Roy
Farewell our Curmudgeon Administrator
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Take your Fraen out and clean it......got rid of my smuges that way.
Take your Fraen out and clean it......got rid of my smuges that way.
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Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
The Fraen (or the UCL lens over it) may have smudges or dust; we did all we could to keep it clean but with the speed of the HAT operation as well as Hawaii's pollen-y, dusty climate (and I live right over the edge of a heavily wooded ravine) absolute "clean room" conditions could not be well maintained.
Not an excuse I know, and I do apologize. Steve, say the word and I could send you another, but once you see what the IMS 17mm reflector is like you will not go back, as many have already that for the stock head it is the best way to go.
The Fraen (or the UCL lens over it) may have smudges or dust; we did all we could to keep it clean but with the speed of the HAT operation as well as Hawaii's pollen-y, dusty climate (and I live right over the edge of a heavily wooded ravine) absolute "clean room" conditions could not be well maintained.
Not an excuse I know, and I do apologize. Steve, say the word and I could send you another, but once you see what the IMS 17mm reflector is like you will not go back, as many have already that for the stock head it is the best way to go.
Beretta1526
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Mine looked like it was done in a clean room.
It was quite tidy.This is by far the brightest single cell light I own. I would say it was the nicest looking if I didn't have this:
Mine looked like it was done in a clean room.
It was quite tidy.This is by far the brightest single cell light I own. I would say it was the nicest looking if I didn't have this:
Justintoxicated
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
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stephenanderson2 said:
I got my VIP today too, thanks Charlie and HAT!!!
however, my fraen has a defect in it....a little cloud...does anyone have an extra one to sell me?
But other than that this light rocks!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/clap.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/santa.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif
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Get the reflector, you will never want to use the Fraen again anyways. I poped in my reflector and I have not wanted to change back...
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stephenanderson2 said:
I got my VIP today too, thanks Charlie and HAT!!!
however, my fraen has a defect in it....a little cloud...does anyone have an extra one to sell me?
But other than that this light rocks!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/clap.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/santa.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif
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Get the reflector, you will never want to use the Fraen again anyways. I poped in my reflector and I have not wanted to change back...
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
I received mine today, with a reflector /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I love my VIP!
What can i say except add huge cheers to Charlie and all folks having contributed to built this masterpiece!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif
Now, can't wait accessories...
Thanks a lot!!
I received mine today, with a reflector /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif I love my VIP!
What can i say except add huge cheers to Charlie and all folks having contributed to built this masterpiece!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif
Now, can't wait accessories...
Thanks a lot!!
Frenchyled
Flashaholic*
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Hello Sebast /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif
How many VIP there is in France ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
With yours, I count two for now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Hello Sebast /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif
How many VIP there is in France ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
With yours, I count two for now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Hi Pascal /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I don't know, maybe we are only two proud french VIP-owners!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Me too i'm very happy to have it before to go on July vacation and if you see a white beam with several brighness above Corsica,it will be me and my VIP!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Hi Pascal /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I don't know, maybe we are only two proud french VIP-owners!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Me too i'm very happy to have it before to go on July vacation and if you see a white beam with several brighness above Corsica,it will be me and my VIP!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
scrappy
Enlightened
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
What a day...
I just got my VIP. LOVE IT. Awesome light, beautifully done, AND on the same day I just got my Super Baby Pin I got from B/S/T. WOW its a Mr. Bulk day here in connecticut.... AWESOME... Thanks HAT and Mr. Bulk great designs, great work, great lights. I am so damn happy right now
Rich
What a day...
I just got my VIP. LOVE IT. Awesome light, beautifully done, AND on the same day I just got my Super Baby Pin I got from B/S/T. WOW its a Mr. Bulk day here in connecticut.... AWESOME... Thanks HAT and Mr. Bulk great designs, great work, great lights. I am so damn happy right now
Rich
stephenanderson2
Newly Enlightened
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Ummm, I cleaned it, and I guess the cloud is not causing the distortion. The lens makes the beam kinda square... So, thanks Mr. Bulk! I'll just wait for the BH!
Ummm, I cleaned it, and I guess the cloud is not causing the distortion. The lens makes the beam kinda square... So, thanks Mr. Bulk! I'll just wait for the BH!
Frenchyled
Flashaholic*
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
For me it is like Sebast said for the reflector /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sebast, I doubt I can see the light of your VIP, because I would be in Bretagne, but if you look at North-west direction, you could see mine /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
For me it is like Sebast said for the reflector /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sebast, I doubt I can see the light of your VIP, because I would be in Bretagne, but if you look at North-west direction, you could see mine /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Illuminated
Enlightened
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Hi Charlie,
ViIP arrived today (unexpectedly) and I must say ~ it's a work of art!
Many thanks to you and the HAT team!
John
[EDIT] - I need another ULC, though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif , should I just contact Chris? Mine has a large chip from the edge.]
Hi Charlie,
ViIP arrived today (unexpectedly) and I must say ~ it's a work of art!
Many thanks to you and the HAT team!
John
[EDIT] - I need another ULC, though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif , should I just contact Chris? Mine has a large chip from the edge.]
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Illum, sorry to hear about this - is the chip on the UCL visible when in place inside the head? I did not send any VIPs out like that so it might have been during shipping. BTW for your information the UCLs were custom ordered from Flashlightlens and cut for this particular project (whether they were found to fit other lights and are now a part of Chris' standard inventory is unknown to me) and none of the edges were smooth to begin with.
Illum, sorry to hear about this - is the chip on the UCL visible when in place inside the head? I did not send any VIPs out like that so it might have been during shipping. BTW for your information the UCLs were custom ordered from Flashlightlens and cut for this particular project (whether they were found to fit other lights and are now a part of Chris' standard inventory is unknown to me) and none of the edges were smooth to begin with.
Illuminated
Enlightened
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Hi Charlie,
Chip is visible with bezel installed, and in periphery of corona. I don't have a problem buying another lens - it probably happened during shipping and I wouldn't expect you to cover the cost of replacement. The VIP is absolutely beautiful - and I'm very pleased with it. I just wanted to know whether to buy another from you or Chris.
BTW - After showing it to the wife - she said "kinda small, isn't it?" (wink-wink-nudge-nudge, say no more!)
Thanks - John
Hi Charlie,
Chip is visible with bezel installed, and in periphery of corona. I don't have a problem buying another lens - it probably happened during shipping and I wouldn't expect you to cover the cost of replacement. The VIP is absolutely beautiful - and I'm very pleased with it. I just wanted to know whether to buy another from you or Chris.
BTW - After showing it to the wife - she said "kinda small, isn't it?" (wink-wink-nudge-nudge, say no more!)
Thanks - John
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Just got my VIP!
It is AWESOME!!
The whitest luxeon I've seen...
The knurling is perfect for gripping.
But mine doesn't have the "extra low" setting...(not that I care... this is how it's supposed to be anyhow...)
I immediately put in Chops reflector, and PRESTO, CHANGO, instant perfect beam!!!
Charlie, please don't make anything better... because I took a vow to never spend more than $100.00 on a flashlight again...
When you stand it on the kings crown it looks like one of those 1950's movies Moon Rockets ready for blast-off... LOL /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
VERY PLEASED in Maryland!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Just got my VIP!
It is AWESOME!!
The whitest luxeon I've seen...
The knurling is perfect for gripping.
But mine doesn't have the "extra low" setting...(not that I care... this is how it's supposed to be anyhow...)
I immediately put in Chops reflector, and PRESTO, CHANGO, instant perfect beam!!!
Charlie, please don't make anything better... because I took a vow to never spend more than $100.00 on a flashlight again...
When you stand it on the kings crown it looks like one of those 1950's movies Moon Rockets ready for blast-off... LOL /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
VERY PLEASED in Maryland!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
milkyspit
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: VIP Super Build Sunday
Hey folks, sorry for my ignorance, but how does the reflector improve on the Fraen's beam other than to make it round rather than square? My impression is that both give a big hotspot without much sidespill, and from what I've seen the Fraen is actually longer-throwing. So although this is NOT intended as a criticism in any way... why do y'all like the reflector so much more than the Fraen? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
BTW, I'm pleased as punch with my VIP and hope to publish a comparison with various other custom "tiny" LED lights soon. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Hey folks, sorry for my ignorance, but how does the reflector improve on the Fraen's beam other than to make it round rather than square? My impression is that both give a big hotspot without much sidespill, and from what I've seen the Fraen is actually longer-throwing. So although this is NOT intended as a criticism in any way... why do y'all like the reflector so much more than the Fraen? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
BTW, I'm pleased as punch with my VIP and hope to publish a comparison with various other custom "tiny" LED lights soon. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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