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Old 12-08-2009, 01:01 PM   #1
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Default TOP SECRET: Scale Fire Extinguisher

For those guys waiting for your FE5 extinguishers - the epoxy is drying as you read this! ...but wanted to update you (and others) on a new design suggested by a member of RCC. The Halon extinguisher system. He sent me a pic so here's what I've been secretly working on. Still have some major detailing to do but you'll get a "rough" idea of the finished product. I just threw together the label and pressure gauge (will be fixed), and the cap piece will look different when it's done.

Hope you like. and feel free to comment too. Always looking for new ideas or suggestions on making things look better.

On the right is the original photo image with the scale mockup version on the left. The pic is on my iPhone for scale.

Mock up Version


FINISHED VERSION
Another idea of its scale size - it's only 1.5 inches tall.


Here's the additional FE5 (1.5 inch) lineup:

FE5 (traditional)


FE5 (hosed)



FE5p (in black)


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A few pics of supplied rigs. Thanks guys! and a few mounting ideas.






I'm currently not taking any new orders. I want to get the ones people have requested done first and get them taken care of as quickly as possible. Sweden / Hong Kong - they are rounding their final touches.

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Old 12-09-2009, 10:02 AM   #2
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Default Halon Complete

Here's the finished hand made Halon extinguisher.

Construction:

Smooth glass body
Colorized epoxy resin interior
All aluminum riser, pressure dial ring, bolts and piping connectors
Chrome steel hose
Brass wire inspection tag holder
Detailed labels, tag and dial with simulated glass pressure meter face
Two tone painted extinguisher body with simulated red anadized regulator
SIZE: 1 1/2 inches tall




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Old 12-09-2009, 12:10 PM   #3
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who's rig is that second one down? With the product mounted in back with diamond plate?
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:28 PM   #4
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That's MOTO's rig. He did an awesome job on it! Here's his build thread: Moto's Wreckluse

Dave

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Old 12-12-2009, 01:04 PM   #5
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Here's a couple more.





As soon as Corey gets in the Honcho - the halon extinguisher system (below) will be built around it.
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Old 12-13-2009, 06:33 PM   #6
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WOW DAVE! That thing turned out awesome. You really hit it out of the park on this one. I can't believe it.
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Old 12-14-2009, 07:21 AM   #7
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Dave good to see you back man...
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Old 12-14-2009, 08:19 AM   #8
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That looks so real, Great job
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Old 12-14-2009, 10:42 AM   #9
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WOW DAVE! That thing turned out awesome. You really hit it out of the park on this one. I can't believe it.
Thanks Man - But wait - there's more coming. An updated version of this one. I'm hoping the difference between the pic and scale will be undistinguishable. That will be coming out soon. SUSCRIBE TO THE THREAD SO YOU'LL GET THE UPDATE WHEN I POST IT.

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Dave good to see you back man...
Hey Mike!!! Yea - I've been hybernating with all this cold weather. Like your avitar (LOL). I'm developing some new stuff as I progress. Up to a version 6 now. If you want me to update your extinguisher - just let me know. I'll do it for free and send it back to you. Not that your version doesn't already look pretty bitchen.

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Thanks Duncan. You'l never guess how many hours just that one took me. (14). Of course - that was only because things ran smoothly (LOL).
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Old 12-16-2009, 10:30 AM   #10
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Halon extinguisher system


Real version


Second prototype completed.


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Old 12-17-2009, 09:32 AM   #11
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that is sweet!!! i would like to buy one but
i would hate to see the price of 14 hours
love the detail
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Old 09-12-2011, 03:25 AM   #12
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Hi guys.

Supeisingly, I've been recently getting a lot of inquiries about these.
I did stop making them. I know, sad huh? They are sweet. It's my time schedule can't allow it just yet.

I may start back up with making a "few" next year. It takes so long to make just one (to perfection of course).

I'll let you guys know when I'm back to it. But I know I'll still get letters of persuasion and that's cool. I still like gettig them

Thanks again for your good words and so many votes of encouragement! It's greatly appreciated.

Cheers--

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