I had a lux and have a stingray so I know they are not the same alloy but it's listed as 'copper, aluminum and brass' which is a strange description. It's probably some obscure alloy a wholesaler they use sells.
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I had a lux and have a stingray so I know they are not the same alloy but it's listed as 'copper, aluminum and brass' which is a strange description. It's probably some obscure alloy a wholesaler they use sells.
It is a strange description considering brass is basically copper and zinc. So what is phantom brass then, a combination of copper, aluminum and zinc? Yeah, you're right, that would be considering alu-bronze.
I think maybe they came up with the name because it's such a light color brass when it's buffed to a mirror shine. Seems to be much lighter than naval brass.
EDIT: I'm looking through the range of aluminum coppers, so far I'm only seeing copper, aluminum and iron combinations, not seeing zinc in any of them. Going to keep looking, now I wanna figure out what it is they're using.
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Looks like this prebuy is sold out
Really?????? HURRAY!!! Aw, sorry you missed out, I don't mean to rub it in
.... but that means I'll be getting mine soon. Hmm... I'm trying not to get too excited though in case I get my hopes up and am disappointed with the quality.Come back with reviews when you guys get em! I was struggling with buying one but the 22.6mm bothered me and I didn't wanna order an item that didn't have any prior reviews lol.
Ya I was thinkin Nordic gold.
Fits their intentionally vague discription.
Always sends up a red flag when companies are vague about their products.
Usually means they have something to hide, or are exaggerating claims.
Wonder which one it is?
"Better conductivity than..."
Another vague reference
Hmmm
I think I'll stick to the clone.
At least I know exactly what in getting for my money.
$30.90 Mixed Stingray Style Mechanical Mod at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
I wonder how FT's clone will be.
I wonder how FT's clone will be.
From the pictures, it looks like there's no drip tip included and the it's..brushed? instead of polished.
FT Stingray is one UGLY not close copy.
Think I'll wait for their 3-4 version release.
Think I'll wait for their 3-4 version release.
Fast tech actually has pics of the clone.
Most other sites are showing pics of the real stingray.
I'd be terrified to order a clone when the company selling it is so ashamed they post pics of the oiginal.
Guessing that they don't want to bother setting up a photo shoot for it, but I agree: show me actual pictures.
I pre-ordered it from White Stag for $37. If it is the same one that the reviewer on youtube received from Mods and Attys im the UK I think I will be pleased.
By the way white stag shows their atarting to take pre orders for run #2 which should be available second weekcof March for those that are interested. I cant wait myself.
By the way white stag shows their atarting to take pre orders for run #2 which should be available second weekcof March for those that are interested. I cant wait myself.
The White Stag one is a Tobeco piece while the one in the Youtube review is from Infinite. The Infinite looks REALLY nice, someone posted a picture of theirs in the "Pictures of Your Setup" thread and it looked glorious. I don't think the Tobeco pieces have been shown yet.
Looks like White Stag opened up the item again for orders that will be delivered the week after you guys get your item.
Looks like White Stag opened up the item again for orders that will be delivered the week after you guys get your item.
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I have the phantom brass Stingray and haven't polished it since first cleaning and building it. The patina came on in about 12 hours of almost continuous handling. Personally, I think it looks even better this way and doesn't need constant polishing.
Rough picture, but gives you an idea.
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Just curious waffles, how do you know it's Tobeco? I don't see the manufacture listed on the description for the stingray on White Stag.
Expected release date is March 7th? It was February 14th before..
I'd like to know why they say 18490 and 18650 tubes are 'phantom brass' but no mention of the 18350 tube, which is the tube I'll be using most of the time...
Here's Tobeco's version
Not very revealing. An update from the vendor would be nice though.. ya know, like, hey we've reached the goal, you can expect yours within xxx days or whatever...
I'd like to know why they say 18490 and 18650 tubes are 'phantom brass' but no mention of the 18350 tube, which is the tube I'll be using most of the time...
Here's Tobeco's version
Not very revealing. An update from the vendor would be nice though.. ya know, like, hey we've reached the goal, you can expect yours within xxx days or whatever...
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