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Hmm, if the hi CRI XML has been getting such good feedback, this seems like a good choice. A nice creamy white color is good too, but too high a temp brings blue/purple tints :sick2:
Aaagh, I see. I too am hoping for a slightly warmer tint than the XML-U3s, although my strongest liking so far has been the HF XM-L T5 NW, it's my favorite tint. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the increase in brightness from it's newer cousins. I am hoping for when the time comes that we will be able to order spare heads for the MBI wonders Guy is cranking out. Kinda like Extreme Output, Pure White XM-L2, A much brighter Nichia 229) I know these aren't here yet), A XM-L2 HCRI, A XM-L UV, and perhaps some colored XM-L's.
I can envision a new MBI AA/14500 based light . . . How bout a 2-1/2" light that uses a SST-90, ooowww YA, ~2000 lumen rocket torch . It's all Dale's fault for mentioning insanity :duh2:
Cataract should be consentrating on making the tunnel a much bigger in diameter than present . . . Guy desperately needs a much Larger Oven to put all this stuff in than we can send him with the tunnels current size
GL
Reading this thread seriously gets me in the mood. In the mood for what, I'm not entirely certain, but hey, a NYer is always up for spending some money on toys.
I'll put my piece of paper in the hat for something with a warmer tint, even if it sacrifices some brightness. From my limited experience, I appreciate the depth and visibility from more neutral light at work, having to work in a server closet much of the time, as well as under desks in people's computers. Warmer light just doesn't stress my eyes is close quarters like some very cool tints can.
Those pictures are absolutely stunning. That's a serious show piece right there with the case, it'd be difficult to take that out in my bag and risk dinging it up. Somehow though, I think I could force myself to.
Lastly, I'd also gladly preorder and pre-pay for this piece.
~ I would pre-order.
~ Glad you're including the case. Normally I wouldn't care, but your design is amazing and it will make a wonderful travel case and I'll prolly even leave out for decoration.
~ as for emitters, I would want the one you feel is best suited to the overall light. In other words, the best. I would imagine that anyone who wants to be a part of the x-run also wants to support you so price should not be too much of a barrier for x-runners. I would rather have everything be the best as you see it, even if it means more money. You did a great job with the UTT emitter and I would want the Torpedo to have the one you feel is best suited to it. Generally I'm willing to sacrifice a little brightness for the sake of having a neutral/warm tint, but I would follow your recommendation.
~ if you make optional packages available for the x-run, I would most likely opt for the premium package for the sake of posterity and to be better able to offer you feedback on all aspects.
I think what NowIC is trying to say is this "I want it all and I want it now!"
JK! I think you said that very well and have to agree with you. This is your pet project Guy, build it like you want it to be and send it to us for testing (after we've acquired some lease rights, of course) and we will very happily run em through the wringer. (Seven is the Universal symbol of perfection and I believe a Torpedo "X" will put perfect smiles on a lot of faces!)
Can we play with the case in the bathtub? Watch out duckie! (Cue Dive Klaxons)
As Abe Lincoln said, "Whatever you are, be a good one."
I'm fairly certain he was talking to the flashlight population. Make it good Guy, and all else will fall in place.
I'm just one MBI light in, and I can say that your work and judgment is indeed first class.
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I do believe I did this quite some time ago, when the brass proto-type was in-hand. Dug it out and resurrected it for the new members of the tribe. Enjoy!
MBI Torpedo and HF supernova T-Shirt by genie in a black box, on Flickr
And what about the possibility of MBI avatars for "Lifetime MBI members"? Gold, Silver, and Bronze?
MBI Avatars by genie in a black box, on Flickr
Thanks GIR,Oh, yes! Neutral 4tw!
Ah... and will preorder! Can I now? Pretty please!
Didn't I read long way back that you were thinking about making cottonpicker chargers available too? Or did I dream that? Hard to know, pretty fancy and looong thread you have going here
Anyways. That would be icing on the cake! Everything in one package.
Some room for 10440s in the case would not hurt for when you make them available. They WILL find their way into that case then!
Just my silly thoughts...
I'll pay right now for an X with a neutral XM-L if you want.
While not such a prolific poster in your threads, I have been watching and posting occasionally since your very first thread where you were asking for ideas on what would make a cool light people would want to buy; before there was a Torpedo on paper even, before the Core, the HF and whatever else you have come up with. I'm certainly not backing out on this light now.
Nope, I understand that you will have to limit the choices to a manageable two. I was mearly expressing advanced hope for a day in the future when you wil be able to offer a greater selection of available chioces and offerings in future production/accessories. I have great confidence they will come, and agree that, that time is not now with your release of the "X" run. The purpose is to get the required real world testing and opinions to finalize and perfect it's design that will allow You to bring this into the production phase. Carry on fine sir, You are doing an awsome job.Thanks for all the comments and faith in my judgement.
Thanks GL,
Neutral is doable but to keep things manageable on the first run, 2 emitters has to be the maximum.
Lots more to do in the future of course
I'm grateful to you and everybody here for following it, shaping it and helping it reach this far.
Thanks GLNope, I understand that you will have to limit the choices to a manageable two. I was mearly expressing advanced hope for a day in the future when you wil be able to offer a greater selection of available chioces and offerings in future production/accessories. I have great confidence they will come, and agree that, that time is not now with your release of the "X" run. The purpose is to get the required real world testing and opinions to finalize and perfect it's design that will allow You to bring this into the production phase. Carry on fine sir, You are doing an awsome job.
GL
Guy,
I read in your FB page that the HF-R and Torpedo shells are interchangeable, does that include head and tail? Is the HF‐R Titanium shell capable to host the Torpedo's electronics ?
Hi Tgwnn,
I too, will preorder and/or prepay for a X-run Torpedo and will gladly pay extra for a premium emitter (especially high CRI).
In addition to collecting flashlights, I also collect toys, so the Torpedo case is a definite want for me and, once again, I will pay extra for it. Looks like, my vote is for the premium package with or without more Nukes.
I would choose the UTT tint for the X run. Maybe something closer to 4000K for later.