FW3A mod thread. Post yours!

Detailed thread in the link.

Nice work CRX. Good idea on the signal/inner body tube wrapping and lining. I’ve been using cells that have an extra clear layer of heat-shrink to take the rattle out of the batteries. The less the battery contacts scrub the better…

Yeah I really don’t like battery rattle so usually line the battery tubes with thin sticky back felt if there is space or use the CF wrap if it’s a bit tighter.

My optic was stuck in quite firmly by the legs, was a bugger to get out as it pulled up the MCPCB with it so be careful with that.

Replacing the optic in the FW3A isn’t hard. Simply unscrew and remove the bezel. The lens comes with it. The optic is then revealed on top of the star.

The only difficult part is that the top edge of the optic lines up with the top of the head. You’ll need a tool of some kind to reach under the edge of the optic to lever it up. I use a tool that looks similar to a dental pick for this. Just lever it up and work your way around the edges. The optic should come right out.

This is true, they usually fall right out but what I’m saying is my one was fairly well stuck into the MCPCB.
Just be wary of that as it will not be the only one like that.
I have changed a few in my time :innocent:

Yeah, mine was stuck pretty good too… it did not come out easy. But it did come out…. with no broken legs to boot. :wink:

I actually had to hold down the MCPCB with a toothpick and pry off the optic, never had one that stuck before.

The Carclo triple in my Jaxman E2L was stuck so hard that I had to resort to pliers. Believe it or not I didn’t break the optic… So yeah, these things can be hard to remove.

One of mine wanted to stick, and I think it was caused by flux in places where it’s not supposed to be. So it may be a good idea to clean the MCPCB if you open it up… or at least check to see if it’s clean.

Yeah I want to check the head out anyway, possibly fit a Noctigon as these MCPCBs look a little rough.

Just found these on ebay - may be of use, just sticks right on! Comes in a variety of colours too LINK

Isn't 1cm wide a bit small for FW3A?

Glow In The Dark Gaskets?

I'm in the UK anyone know where to get them?

Found them on etsy but dont ship to UK.

I have some.

Fantastic.

How much?

Fiver & postage. Got green or aqua blue.

2 x Green.

2 x Blue.

Thank You.

Cool, I’ll send you a message later :+1: