Rangefinder Interest: now with correct Perspex Lens Block...
- Thread starter terminal fettler
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Madmartigan
Hunter
If this comes to fruition, I'm in!
Mojo Fett
Well-Known Hunter
Right, makes sense , either way your RFs are great, and good to see the revival and work that goes in to perspex block ,
Filandrius
New Hunter
Couldn't have said it better myself. This rules. All the best parts, garanteed to be compatible. 
yodakiller1138
Well-Known Hunter
Interested depending on price and whether it fits my stalk.
terminal fettler
Active Hunter
Hi, it will fit the Commdando 8 stalk, although you will have to tap some threads into the stalk top side where it joins the underside of the RF top. I'm right in saying there are no fixing points in the top of the stalk?
Mandaflorian
Active Hunter
interested in two of these beasts
yodakiller1138
Well-Known Hunter
There are fixing points on the stalk.
terminal fettler
Active Hunter
I will be working on a new master for the RF top section shortly. This will be designed around Mojo-Fett's stalk fixing points. I'm currently making a few prototypes to experiment with magnet fixing options for the lens block/RF top section. Pictures to follow shortly...
yodakiller1138
Well-Known Hunter
I will be working on a new master for the RF top section shortly. This will be designed around Mojo-Fett's stalk fixing points. I'm currently making a few prototypes to experiment with magnet fixing options for the lens block/RF top section. Pictures to follow shortly...
Would we be able to get one without any holes drilled so I could drill it to my fixing points?
terminal fettler
Active Hunter
I think this is how I will supply the top section; it will be easy to custom drill the fixing holes to match your stalk.
Apologies for no updates, I've been away from home with work...
terminal fettler
Active Hunter
Hi Guys, sorry for the slow progress, work is always getting in the way...:facepalm
This is prototype 1. The RF body is constructed from 2 mm plastic card. The section not surrounding the lens (excluding the top part where the LEDs protrude) is 4 mm thick, this will strengthen the part when cast, reinforcing the stalk connection as well. All the lens sections will be hand crafted, i'm working on a reliable way to drill the three holes rather than machining them across the bottom of the piece. The lens sections will be available in all the different styles as seen on the helmets. The RF will also be scaled to work with Mojo-Fetts stalk. I intend to produce a couple of other prototypes with alternative stalk/RF attachment methods...
This is prototype 1. The RF body is constructed from 2 mm plastic card. The section not surrounding the lens (excluding the top part where the LEDs protrude) is 4 mm thick, this will strengthen the part when cast, reinforcing the stalk connection as well. All the lens sections will be hand crafted, i'm working on a reliable way to drill the three holes rather than machining them across the bottom of the piece. The lens sections will be available in all the different styles as seen on the helmets. The RF will also be scaled to work with Mojo-Fetts stalk. I intend to produce a couple of other prototypes with alternative stalk/RF attachment methods...
yodakiller1138
Well-Known Hunter
Looking good. Was this going to be hollow to fit the electronics? Or was this one of the variations?
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terminal fettler
Active Hunter
This RF top is designed around the original helmet, so electronics in the helmet and wires running up the hollow stalk to the LEDs in the RF top. Fitting the electronics, LEDs and batteries in the RF top was always a bit of a squeeze!
