At this time I don't want to share detailed dimensions of the key publicly. Rebelscum has them for making the one he did, so I want to wait and see where that goes. If he ultimately decides not to pursue a run, I can share the info with others. And if he does a run, everyone will have access to them that way.
Yep, 3 parts. The cylinder, the larger flat portion the cylinder fits on, and the thinner piece on the back. The back piece is exactly what you see, nothing 'inserts' into the other pieces. It's drilled out a little on the inside to allow for the back end of the Flash Fires. Obviously the cylinder overlaps the bottom piece a little, but other than that there's no 'hidden' overlapping or inserting pieces. The small piece on the back is just held on with a screw, and that holds in the lights.
I'll have to look at them again, but where they exactly the same as the Flash Fire rods? I can't remember if they were a perfect match, or just really close...
I would prefer aluminum. and who ever gets there first. just please consider that I only have one or two organs left to donate for this hobby.:lol
Can resin be electroplated? It would have the heft of a metal key but maybe if it was chromed it would look pretty damned good wouldn't it?
Plastic can be vacuum-metalized, but the cost to have one done would likely be as much as getting it made out of aluminum.
Hey. whatever direction you guys choose. just make sure someone taps me on the shoulder when it's time to go...:thumbsup
For anyone interested, I will try and put together a 3D model for 3D printing.
Still going to try machining one tho.
If you need the light's for sizing the hole's. I can send you mine. I probably wont do anything with them anyway..
If you can get me accurate measurements (a digital caliper is the best here) then that should be fine. Otherwise sure, PM me and I'll give you my shipping address. Although if there is suitable acrylic rod that can be easily sourced that might be better, but I could always make 2 versions.