Diamond Select BTTF Flux Capacitor replica - any good?
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Or make your own. I found the original enclosure's dimensions online and made my own at work (I work at a fab shop). I might still have the cad files if you wanted to consider getting a local fab shop to make one up for you. It is fairly accurate (as accurate as I could get fabricating vs. purchasing).
Too_Many_Cars
Active Member
Build your own for the same cost or have one of the decent indie prop guys make one for you for a little more.
I've seen about a half-dozen BTTF cars with the Star Car Central events, and not one of the car builders chooses the Diamond Select version over a more accurate scratchbuilt one.
--Brian
I've seen about a half-dozen BTTF cars with the Star Car Central events, and not one of the car builders chooses the Diamond Select version over a more accurate scratchbuilt one.
--Brian
I had read it boasts a metal box; the original was plastic. I'd say go for it if it wasn't for the lights scrolling the wrong direction.:lol Seems like a pretty important feature to me ... and not something you'd get wrong when building your own.
Gary did a pretty good side by side with one and a completely accurate one he built (I think) himself.
From what I remember, the botom line was "it's not accurate" meaning that to a BTTF hobbyist the differences are glaringly blatant. However, for the average joe, it certainly gets the point accross. Personally, I thought that the Diamond Select one looks pretty darned good, however, I'm not a BTTF purist and I wouldn't know the differences unless a specialist like Gary pointed them out.
From what I remember, the botom line was "it's not accurate" meaning that to a BTTF hobbyist the differences are glaringly blatant. However, for the average joe, it certainly gets the point accross. Personally, I thought that the Diamond Select one looks pretty darned good, however, I'm not a BTTF purist and I wouldn't know the differences unless a specialist like Gary pointed them out.
This will answer all ofyour questions and some you didn't even think of!
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=33991&page=5
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=33991&page=5
prototype7
Well-Known Member
I think there is an original enclosure for sale in the junkyard right now.
blownhemi
Well-Known Member
From my understanding, the second run is supposed to be more accurate than the limited first run. I read an article (I'll see if I can find it) that talked about how due to popular demand they were bringing it back, but this time they were using a new designer. The article talked to this person and he stated that he saw the flaws on the first run, but couldn't fix them as it was too late. The second run was completely up to him, though. I have no idea whether or not it's accurate now, and I'm willing to bet it's not, but I would hope it's at least better.
EDIT: I'm not finding the article I read ages ago, but I did find some information. Apparently, the biggest change is that they went with the proper lighting sequence. I'm going to keep looking.
EDIT: I'm not finding the article I read ages ago, but I did find some information. Apparently, the biggest change is that they went with the proper lighting sequence. I'm going to keep looking.
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Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Anyone any experience with the light kit what was used for the Diamond Select Flux capacitor?
I have one of the first waves (with flasher) but now the LED kit for the three relais doesn't work properly anymore... The LED sequence works, but each LED doesn't go out completely, it it is turned on all the time, just gets weaker if the LED changes to the next...
You can also see it on this video:
https://youtu.be/WGfc--DGG8Y
Anyone can help or know what's wrong...? I gave it to a friend to check what could be wrong but he also had no idea. The flasher works fine.
I have one of the first waves (with flasher) but now the LED kit for the three relais doesn't work properly anymore... The LED sequence works, but each LED doesn't go out completely, it it is turned on all the time, just gets weaker if the LED changes to the next...
You can also see it on this video:
https://youtu.be/WGfc--DGG8Y
Anyone can help or know what's wrong...? I gave it to a friend to check what could be wrong but he also had no idea. The flasher works fine.
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
So, I've made no progress. Finally I think there is nothing I could do for the old lights.
Anybody know someone, who sells a light kit for a flux capacitor or can make one to build it in the Diamond Capacitor?
Anybody know someone, who sells a light kit for a flux capacitor or can make one to build it in the Diamond Capacitor?
Just saw this. There's a guy from the UK who's selling a light kit / soundboard through the Back to the Future Forever Facebook group. I have one coming my way. There are some pretty cool sound effects he's programmed.
Here's his post on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BackToTheFutureForever/permalink/10155170131755949/
DEADPOOLMCFLY
New Member
Has anyone purchased the Diamond Select version and repainted it? Can it be taken fully apart and repainted the proper battleship grey? I want to buy this version, but only if it can be taken completely apart for repaint. thanks
I have one on the way and am planning to do that. I will keep you posted.
cavx
Master Member
Because the screen used one used a Krupps Coffee Grinder, this "bottom line" was the base of the coffee grinder. The licensed replica has altered profile thats to make it a more "factory made" component and it does look neat. So I understand why they did that.
Personally, I prefer the screen used look even though it looks like it just bolted on, which it probably was.
I thought this thread was talking about the Flux Capacitor? :lol
Onkelpsycho
Sr Member
Thanks, I saw that before Christmas and already had contact with him. This is kit is really amazing, but not cheap... I guess, I have to save a little bit. I could easily buy a new Flux capacitor for the same money, but after I checked how the electronics are build in by Diamond Select, I rather buy electronics from someone, who knows about these things... :lol
DEADPOOLMCFLY
New Member
that would be great man, thanks. All im wanting to know is if it can be completely taken apart the that the outer case can be painted easily. I only want to buy one if it can be taken apart. thanks
cavx
Master Member
So it is. My bad.
I saw the flux at the same shop as Mr Fusion and it looked OK but not great.
Certainly would not pay the asking price for it.
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