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Sold/Expired (CLOSED) FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

fivemega

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Hi folks,
Here are what you asked for.
3.5" head and reflector machined from one piece hi grade aluminum bar. There is no replaceable reflector. Advantages are:
1- Less cost.
2- Light weight.
3- Maximum heat transfering. There in no air gap between body and reflector. Fins are directly attached to cammed reflector.
3- Easily switchable from M*g D to M*g C and both adapters come with it.
I have made this proto sample and tested.
Bulb opening is 10mm and this will be usable with all WA and 35W Philips bulbs.
Reflector is cammed and can be used with Hi-temp Bi-pin socket for easy beam adjustment from spot to flood.
It comes everything needed including 2 adapters (one for D and one for C), bezel, 2 Orings and Hi temp Boro lens installed and ready to use.
This prepayment thread is open now and no part is available for immediate delivery. Thread will be closed for payment by 11.59PM December 31 2005 PST (please check post #84)
No payment will be accepted after that point and production will start early January 2006
Complete processing will take at least 3 months. Machining, hand polishing in and out, outside finishing, reflector metalizing and assembling.
Delivery will be started in order payment was received and destination.
It can be ordered in chrome plated finish or grey HA type III and reflector can be ordered in SMO mirrorized (for maximum throw) or light stippled (for softer beam shape) only.
This is a go project regardless of interest number.
Price:
HA type III $190
Chrome plated $230
Shipping:
All 50 States $10
Internationaly $18
Your order will be considered if full payment received in one paypal.
Please do not combine with any other product I currently offer.
You will need to post your order here and in paypal including your CPF handle and detail of your order.
Example:
:paypal: for HA III 3.5" head with SMO reflector.
Paypal to: DO NOT PAY
Sorry, I do not accept any other type of payment.
Any comment welcome.
 
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Timson

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

FM,

Beautiful piece of engineering !

Wish I could justify one of these... :broke:

Any plans on resurrecting the 3" heads in Mag Black?

Tim
 

k-2

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

"
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PayPal coming, as soon as I raid the kid's college fund.
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k-2
 

vontech

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Stop with these gorgeous creations!!! You're killing me!!! :banghead: :clap:

Looks like another one I "NEED" to purchase .... :ohgeez:
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Anyone know the best place to secure HAIII and Chrome C and D bodies?? :help:

Thanks!

Tom
 

Lurveleven

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

What is the weight of these reflectors?
How much is the throw improved compared to the 3" head?
Will additional lenses be available for sale?
Can I have one done with a larger bulb opening (I want to use it with a 13.5mm bulb, so 15mm opening sounds right)?

Really neat with the body adapters, you never cease to amaze. :bow:

Sigbjoern
 

vontech

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Another question (for ANYONE in reading this thread):

Will this new head work with (heresy: Kiu's C and D bi pin adapters)?

And for FM: BEAMSHOTS with any lamps????
 

bobbo

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Varooj,

What else can I say,beautiful.

2 x Chrome plated 3.5" Heads w/ SMO reflectors - 460.00
Shipping - 20.00

PayPal sent
Thanks, :wow:
 

vontech

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Bobbo,

Are you at liberty to COUNT how many FM creations you have?

Just curious!
 

flex76italy

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

:goodjob: Fivemega

but for this performant reflector is needed a performant bulb, therefore like

Lurveleven "Can I have one done with a larger bulb opening (I want to use

it with a 13.5mm bulb, so 15mm opening sounds right)?"

and Vontech "Will this new head work with (heresy: Kiu's C and D bi pin

adapters)?"

IMHO for a very amazing light these two features are

necessary :poke:

:wave:
 

wallyrulz

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

I know what I want for Christmas now! :santa:

Any chance we could toss in a mag body in the HAIII batch to match?
 

bobbo

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Varooj,

1 x HA type III 3.5" Head w/SMO reflector - 190.00
Shipping - 10.00

PayPal sent

Thanks again,
Bob
 

cue003

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Please reserve....

1 x HA type III 3.5" Head w/SMO reflector

Shipping

I will paypal ASAP.

Questions

1) Will this new head work with the KIU adapter installed in the M*g?

2) Will this new head dissapate heat better than the FM3V?

3) Are you doing HA "dark" (ala 2.5D) or HA "light" (ala FM3V)?

4) How much will throw be comprimised for the sake of diffusion of the beam?

5) What is the difference in weight between the 3.5" and 3"?

6) Since the reflector is built in to the head and cannot be removed, if we (unintentionally) smoke/fog the reflector or a bulb blows up or something and messes it up, are we screwed completely and out potentially $230 (chrome) or can the reflector be "re-finished" to like new condition for a nominal charge? Will that also hold true for the light stipple?

Thanks for the answers in advance.

Curtis
 
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cue003

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Man, that light stipple reflector sound good too.... hmmmm decisions/decisions.. Would love to see a shot of both reflectors in use to really see how diffused the output is with the light stipple.

In a 3.5 inch reflector, should you really even be worried about spreading the beam vs. "reach out to the next county" type throw?

Thanks.

Curtis
 
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vontech

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Once again .... can anyone point me where to find HAIII and chrome bodies??? Or do I have to get them HA'd and chromed myself?

Clueless here ... :awman: :awman:
 

paulr

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Wow. Will that go on the USL? :wow:
 

Lunal_Tic

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Holy Smokes! :wow:

Oh, this is going to hurt. :devil:

One request, please <don't> make any more chrome 1.5 D cell lights between now and the time these are released. I'll never be able to resist and there is Christmas after all. :crazy: I've got to have some $$ for presents. :mecry:

-LT
 

CroMAGnet

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

WOW! Lots of good questions. I'd love to get one of these but let's check out some beam shots. A stippled chrome one is what I think I'd prefer for my USL, which I'd have to get chromed! Can I send it in? :twothumbs:
 

Lunarmodule

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Re: FM 3.5" M*g 'C' & 'D' head by Fivemega

Varooj,

An answer to my prayers! You continue to amaze me!

:paypal:
for 1 Chrome 3.5" head with SMO reflector $230 **CHANGE TO L STIPPLE **

1 Chrome 3.5" head with light stipple $230
shipping $20 total $480


:goodjob::thanks:
 
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