Aha! Thanks - I think I might have something that will do.The outer diameter of the aluminum tube is 0.5 inches (approximately 12.25 millimeters). It's a very standard size for penlights.
The barrel that you have on shapeways, is that just a straightforward tube? Or have you introduced some special shaping to the ends to make that parts fit together or hold the bulb in place etc.?The outer diameter of the aluminum tube is 0.5 inches (approximately 12.25 millimeters). It's a very standard size for penlights.
Ah, glad I read this - I was going to use an exisitng penlight I have.The barrel on Shapeways is not just a tube. The end has shaping to fit a 5 millimeter LED. It is thicker than the aluminum pen lights so the parts are designed to fit this thicker barrel.
I see, my pen light alse has a rounded end however so looks wrong. I will order the 4 bits after a search for a better penlight.You can use an existing pen light. The tab on the blue piece that the clip mounts to will be under sized. You can correct this with tape or putty. Terrasolo has done this in the past.
Thanks for the confirmation. I thought you'd say that. Great work BTW.The barrel on Shapeways is not just a tube. The end has shaping to fit a 5 millimeter LED. It is thicker than the aluminum pen lights so the parts are designed to fit this thicker barrel.
Story of my life!Sorry it looks like the Valeyard and I have joined this party a bit late.
Today I revived a package containing the second of two new sonics for my collection. First up is the "Fury from the Deep" life preserver whistle made by The Acme City and the other is "The War Games" Ever Ready penlight replica made by Dark Energy Creations.
The penlight replica features both twist on and press on light activation. No sound. It's so nice to finally have these two gaps in my collection filled!
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Thanks for the update the colour looks just the same as the original. Superb work by Dark Energy Creations. not heard of them before. Oh and thanks also for the tip about the whistle. I gave up looking, but now I will have another shot. I take it no ideas about The Dominators Sonic Screwdriver? I wonder if it was a made prop rather than a torch?
That replica *does* look very nice! I'm curious, and it's not clear on his site - did DEC use plastic for the green parts?