Glad you’re accepting of a little change 
Maybe instead of completely rendering a new fin design just do a few sketches on paper on digitally of a 2D outline, then pick the best looking one.
I think a 2d outline would be enough to get an idea of what it will look like when rotated around in a circle, and it would take much less effort to draw.
Design 2 is my favourite.
It looks really precious and a good gripp.
Regards Xandre
Well after all it’s a community project right?
To be honest I am faster with my CAD program by now than by drawing a proper sketch by hand. And the rendering is quite easy, once you set up the cameras you just have to update the parts.
Number 2 is the only thing that looks expensive at all. We really should be trying to out-do Acebeam, not trying to be out-designed by knock-off companies. I mean, why can’t we have something that looks as good as it performs? Plus I love stainless crenelated bezels.
FWIW - this is just my opinion, hope I don’t get anyone too riled up.
No.
It is the best looking render though (i.m.o.)
I don’t really care for any of themas they are but the tube #2 with the head from #3 would be my preference.
I assume this design also looks cheap to you? 
You (i.m.o.) should do the fins like that too, swap it with the big ring (if you know what i mean).
Yeah we already discussed it here briefly. I will certainly create a design like that (if we use Design 1 for a light).
To me, it does, even though it’s probably crazy-expensive.
THIS is better looking to me.
Nah it’s not that bad 
http://shop.polarion-store.com/PH40-703510590756.htm
But of course fair enough, everyone has a different taste
HOLY SMOKES! I figured a high-end light like that would be expensive, but WOW! That makes Vinh’s RC40vn look like a bargain!
And yeah, you’re right about different tastes. I love how Acebeam’s lights look, but I hate the pricing. Some folks here probably hate both the look and price.
Yeap, the Polarion platform looks very dated. Dare I say reasonably unsophisticated looking too.
There is no point in arguing over taste
Dang this is close
Some things to consider
Lighted switch not specified or planned
We have no idea if it is gonna have a ss bezel (personally I would like a cheap ALU one and a rubber thingy to protect it (you know like the soft rubber caps on monoculars but only the rim))
Also design 4 is an adaptation of 2 in the start so 2 and 4 are brother and sister
Interesting for me is that we had just 3 designs (4,3&2) and they were growing towards each other.
Design 2 got adapted based on a lot of input and designs people showed (the famous version 0,45 for example)
I really was surprised about new entry 1 and how different it was, when a poll was first discussed I thought there was no poll needed to tell you the truth
Then design 1 came and here we are.
I would really like to see the thermal analysis of 2 because we have it of 1 and 3 and they preform nice.
For future modding sake we actually need 5ar to send the file to either Fritz of Thijsco so we can see how 2 does.
(You know a quad follow up is kind of a dream here and people will want to put a XHP70 in it so a decent thermal pic of the top 3 should be taken into consideration. This goes beyond taste into the objective measurement and could affect voting.
The thermal behaviour will be fine when it’s thick aluminium.
In terms of appearance,design 3# win my heart.
Thank you.
Since everyone else is saying what they voted for and why, I guess I’ll do the same.
I really like designs #1 and #3 for the conical head. To me, that looks better than the bulging head of the other designs. I came here with the intention of choosing #1 because in lots of ways, it really is the best looking light to me. But, thinking about actually owning the light, holding it in my hand, and using it, #1 feels too clunky. So, I voted for #3 this time. I think, if design #2 had a conical head with the anti-roll blocks (instead of cuts) like design #3, that would be a better look for me. But, really, if #1 was just a tad bit less clunky looking, it would still be my favorite.
Another thing I want to mention: I think if there might be a BLF Quad in the near future from one of these designs, I’d rather it have the head shape of design #2. Even though I prefer the conical head for a single emitter, I think the bulging head looks better for a quad. So, maybe we should go with #1 or #3 for the GT1, and #2 for the GT4 later. :partying_face:
hmm poll is open, should work
this is not looking good way too divided.
I am PMming all the designers to see if we can work something out.
The poll has only been “live” less than a day. Give it time…
While you’re waiting, check out my idea in the post above yours. :innocent: