Today I read somewhere on Facebook that somebody also got that GITD film for free (included in the package) which functionally the same as GITD gasket that he bought for USD 10.
I tried to search on FB again but no luck.
Hmm...
Maybe I was wrong then. 
Any news on the 18350 /18500 tubes?! 
According to the latest arrival at neal’s, the FW1A, “18350 tube,18500 tube,SS bezel will be available about at September 30th.”
Anyone know why Fritz15 and The Miller disappeared?
That’s a good question. Been awhile since I was here but The Miller was a fixture here.
The Miller got really busy with his Bed and Breakfast. He had lots of repairs to do after a flood. He got sick a few times. So he didn’t have time for the flashlight forum. I suspect he might have gotten burnt out a bit as well. It’s pretty normal to have life stuff get in the way.
I want to say again how displeased I am the 18350 tube ended up with that ridiculous built-in tactical ring. It’s very unfortunate a single vendor who had no involvement in development can dictate important design details like this for a BLF community light.
Is it certain that it will have the ring? That would be really unfortunate. I’d put it on the lathe and make a raw aluminum version. Better than an ugly, uncomfortable ring.
I really like this mock-up. Wish this was chosen.
Yip! Looks great, and should still give sufficient “tactical style” grip with the lighter 18350 cell.
Are you making assumptions about the final design or has it been declared official that it will have that added ring?
I have not heard of any official decisions.
Hi Gang,
I'm having trouble with my FW3T. I just got this last week. The details say Sapphire lens.
Mine got shipped with some type of poly carbonate. I accidentally left the light on a medium
setting overnight(or it came on by itself) bezel down. The Carclo optics are fine, not so for the lens.
Who do I ask for the correct lens? Neal or Lumintop?
GL
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the optic is gone imho - did you try to clean the lens?
If bought through Neal’s store, ask Neal. If bought through Lumintops store, ask Lumintop.
The lens is melted, the Carclo optic is also melted.
Thanks. I’ll send Neal an email
I think you’re confusing the two parts. The melted plastic piece is the Carclo optic and the glass with singe marks is the lens.
Respectfully Bob, Thank You. I just took a closer look and it too is melted, Thank You. I’ll edit my post.
If you want US vendors:
https://www.ledsupply.com/triple-carclo-led-optics/ for Carclo optics
and
Watch Crystals | Glass Crystals | Watch Glass Replacement for generic uncoated lenses
My God, are you saying the glass melted?! Does this firmware not have a default value for the overheat protection?