oooh I'm on fire - Maglite 1D build - Flames

[NightCrawl]

@Old-Lumens

I use 95% alcohol after the water.

Thats tough. :P

[Old-Lumens]

@rexdog

Really enjoy finding out what you are up to next OL. Particularly like the musical accompaniment. I’m still annoying my kids with “Green Tambourine”. However, for this project, I’m going to suggest you ditch Bruce and get a little bit more in the mood of the project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3qo0JXk_RE&feature=related (Apols for not having the skills to imbed vid). Now, I’m really feeling the mod! :davie:

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The long version of the Ohio Players.

[Chicago_X]

@Old-Lumens

The long version of the Ohio Players…

Holy crap !

Those guys look like they got into a fight with a Bedazzler - and lost.

The four cats doing the "Rerun" dance towards the end were hilarious.

Funk FTW.

[Old-Lumens]

Update on the flame light in the OP.

[apt323]

YouTube

This is what song I thought of when I saw the title

Nice flames OL

[dthrckt]

looks awesome. someday I might to try it in reverse, on a baked light

[Old-Lumens]

@Hill

Nice work Justin!! That is a very creative idea, especially since the only type of work like that has been done using laser etching. You have demonstrated a simple, low cost solution for others wanting such detail.

I was hoping it would go well, as I thought it would give many people an option for being creative with logos, names or graphics, on smooth body lights. I do not believe this could be done over knurling or anything like that, but any smooth section could be done. It will just take some practice. The tape I bought was 2" tape, but it comes in all widths and a small roll is not too expensive, especially if you can get free shipping. Overseas might be harder to get.

[Old-Lumens]

@dthrckt

looks awesome. someday I might to try it in reverse, on a baked light

I debated about that, but I ended going with the flames aiming towards the tail, so when it sits on a shelf, the flames go up.

[texaspyro]

@Old-Lumens

I’ll tell you, it was hard enough making one of those, I wouldn’t want to make two. My nerves were shot by the third time cutting it out. I just wanted to run out screaming and pulling my hair out.

What, you still got hair? Will wonders never cease.

Actually, try taking the tape and computer files to a sign shop. They should be able to cut the pattern on their knife plotter.

Also, also, way too much work for a flaming flashlight. Just buy some cheap chinese lithium cells and you should have a flaming light in no time.

[GottaZoom]

@Old-Lumens

@dthrckt

looks awesome. someday I might to try it in reverse, on a baked light

I debated about that, but I ended going with the flames aiming towards the tail, so when it sits on a shelf, the flames go up.

Seems like you did it the most natural way.

Perhaps the other poster meant he’d like to leave the anno in place where the flame is - and de-anno outside of the flame, though?

[Old-Lumens]

@texaspyro

@Old-Lumens

I’ll tell you, it was hard enough making one of those, I wouldn’t want to make two. My nerves were shot by the third time cutting it out. I just wanted to run out screaming and pulling my hair out.

What, you still got hair? Will wonders never cease. Actually, try taking the tape and computer files to a sign shop. They should be able to cut the pattern on their knife plotter. Also, also, way too much work for a flaming flashlight. Just buy some cheap chinese lithium cells and you should have a flaming light in no time.

I worked part time in a sign shop, here in Tyler. I know the owner could do it for me, but… well you know how I feel about that. For anyone else, it’s a viable alternative. I really considered it after the second screw up, but I just bit the proverbial bullet and figured I had a 50/50 chance on the third time. Either a charm, or strike out.

[candor]

@apt323

This is what song I thought of when I saw the title

This is what popped into my ears:

- YouTube

[Chicago_X]

@dthrckt

looks awesome. someday I might to try it in reverse, on a baked light

I did a masked/baked light a while ago.

The diminished contrast between the silver/gold made for a messy look, rather than the pure awesomeness that is O-L's light.

[Old-Lumens]

It's finished. Photos in the OP. Beam shots tonight when I get home from work.

[JohnnyMac]

Gorgeous light, Justin! Prettiest one you've made yet, IMO.

Did you start with a 3D or 4D to not have any knurling on the body and only the one joint?

[Old-Lumens]

@JohnnyMac

Gorgeous light, Justin! Prettiest one you've made yet, IMO.

Did you start with a 3D or 4D to not have any knurling on the body and only the one joint?

4D

[gords1001]

Justin, I love your work, not only is the attention to detail staggering but its a true non flashaholic light too. I could happily pass this too a family member and know they have not only a good light but a beautiful one too. :bigsmile:

[TexasLumens]

Danged nice work Justin!!! I Like It!!!

Dan

[Old-Lumens]

Beam shots in Post #1

[J-Dub74]

Let me be the proud first to call this build thread back.
I wasn’t here when this happened but I wish I was. Justin, you are an inspiration to so many people here. Thank you for mentioning this thread and firing up the flashaholartist (Trademark that) in us all. I had not seen it until today. I wish I had joined BLF way sooner than I did. As you know we are all here to support you with prayers, well-wishes, thoughts and all things positive as you go through something so difficult. Stay strong brother.