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desrever

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Yeah, it is polished stainless steel. I took a picture of it with the brass kraken on the top on the first day I got it. Here it is. I will update with a new (better) picture that you hopefully be able to see how the originally gold plated parts are now polished Stainless Steel.

It is a 23mm mod

Do you happen to know if there is a 18490/500 or 18350 copper tube/version out there?
 

emus

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my hcigar button has wobble and doesn't push up the whole way so the button actually touches the tube (small gap between the locking ring and the tube)

a bit annoying. i have to get around to making more pins so more devices are flush

My every button has wobble. I'm trying to ignore but I have original mod thoughts pop in the head from time to time.
 

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Got my logo-less copper caravela. A lot heavier than my brass (hcigar) and a bit taller (both in 18500). Firing button is a lot more solid as well. Have magnets on the way. Would prefer it in 22 but not a big deal. Pretty happy with it overall.

BTW, how long has it taken for the gold plating to rub off? I actually prefer it in stainless now that I have the origen.
 

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Got my logo-less copper caravela. A lot heavier than my brass (hcigar) and a bit taller (both in 18500). Firing button is a lot more solid as well. Have magnets on the way. Would prefer it in 22 but not a big deal. Pretty happy with it overall.

BTW, how long has it taken for the gold plating to rub off? I actually prefer it in stainless now that I have the origen.
That copper looks really nice.
 

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Got my logo-less copper caravela. A lot heavier than my brass (hcigar) and a bit taller (both in 18500). Firing button is a lot more solid as well. Have magnets on the way. Would prefer it in 22 but not a big deal. Pretty happy with it overall.

BTW, how long has it taken for the gold plating to rub off? I actually prefer it in stainless now that I have the origen.

Days, not weeks.

I polished mine with a Cape cod cloth and that process essentially removed the plating.
 

Flt Simulation

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Here is the FastTech Caravela mod ... I understand some folks here have had problems with the gold colored plating coming off the bottom cap after awhile?

If so, what is underneath the gold colored plating ... just stainless steel?

How about that "C" logo on the bottom of the fire button ... Does that rub off after awhile?
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Since FastTech has been out of stock on these stainless / brass combo Caravela mods now for at least a month, does anyone know of a cheap source for the Hcigar brand Caravela clone.

I am thinking that I need a 22mm width since my Kayfun (authentic) is 22mm and I am using a Kick 1 in it.

Im from the uk so I don't know any US vendors sorry stay away from ebay unless somebody can recommend a seller.
 
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