RTC Tracer Model One Tracerball Illuminator - Very Rare

PenguinMan · 07-20-2007, 04:32 PM

The RTC Tracer Model One attaches to the end of your barrel and will illuminate any Tracerballs (the glow in the dark balls) that you shoot. This eliminates the need for a UV hopper.

It's great for scenario play, as it allows you to see where your paint is going all night long (just buy some Tracerballs and mix them in with your paint). It also looks like a silencer to add to the Mil-Sim aspect.

It seems that it's almost impossible to find these currently.

I'm not sure at all what these are worth these days, so if I'm asking too much feel free to let me know.

Price: $35 shipped OBO

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HurtCow · 07-20-2007, 04:38 PM

So it'll 'charge' a glow-in-the-dark ball as it zips past at 285fps? I thought the things had to sit in light for a few minutes.

Brinstar · 07-20-2007, 05:21 PM

A field in Billings tried the tracer balls for a night scenario. They tried setting them under lights for a while, and using a camera flash to charge them up. While they did glow, they didn't hold their charge long enough to be useful.

In theory this device was supposed to eliminate the need to 'pre-charge' the tracer balls, but no-one at the field had one, so no clue how well it works.

Chaos · 07-20-2007, 06:28 PM

I used to have one of these on the AT85 I had....It worked quite well and was able to keep up with the gun in Full Auto mode.Only drawback was the glow paint was extremely brittle.

PenguinMan · 07-20-2007, 06:47 PM

I'm assuming that they hit them with enough UV over that split second that they stay illuminated for the second or two that they're in flight. Probably not much longer after that.

The price is now lowered to $50 shipped as it seems that $50 is about what they're going for these days.

ta2maki · 07-20-2007, 11:49 PM

Anyone questioning how well they work. I used my friend's last week. It works surprisingly well with the tracerballs. The paint glows very bright up to medium distances. The fill itself isn't glow in the dark so once they break you can't see them anymore.

PJ · 07-21-2007, 12:23 PM

Just remember - tracer rounds work BOTH ways. You see where you shot, but they can see where you shot from.

Not trying to be a downer for your sale, PenguinMan, just a reminder! To be honest, it's quite tempting, especially for an upcoming scenario game (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/e...ep-8-9-ga.html).

PenguinMan · 07-29-2007, 01:05 PM

Still for sale...price lowered.

07-20-2007, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
PenguinMan MCB Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate NY	RTC Tracer Model One Tracerball Illuminator - Very Rare The RTC Tracer Model One attaches to the end of your barrel and will illuminate any Tracerballs (the glow in the dark balls) that you shoot. This eliminates the need for a UV hopper. It's great for scenario play, as it allows you to see where your paint is going all night long (just buy some Tracerballs and mix them in with your paint). It also looks like a silencer to add to the Mil-Sim aspect. It seems that it's almost impossible to find these currently. I'm not sure at all what these are worth these days, so if I'm asking too much feel free to let me know. Price: $35 shipped OBO Pictures: __________________ Beware: The penguins attack at dawn... Last edited by PenguinMan; 07-29-2007 at 01:05 PM..

07-20-2007, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
HurtCow Thick Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rocklin, CA	So it'll 'charge' a glow-in-the-dark ball as it zips past at 285fps? I thought the things had to sit in light for a few minutes. __________________ Everybody loves me! If I hurt your feelings or otherwise offended you, click here.

07-20-2007, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brinstar MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane	A field in Billings tried the tracer balls for a night scenario. They tried setting them under lights for a while, and using a camera flash to charge them up. While they did glow, they didn't hold their charge long enough to be useful. In theory this device was supposed to eliminate the need to 'pre-charge' the tracer balls, but no-one at the field had one, so no clue how well it works. __________________ Forum Feedback Last edited by Brinstar; 07-20-2007 at 06:51 PM..

07-20-2007, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chaos Spread The Virus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hudson,MA	I used to have one of these on the AT85 I had....It worked quite well and was able to keep up with the gun in Full Auto mode.Only drawback was the glow paint was extremely brittle. __________________ Chaos PoG Member # 1018 LPPC Member #71 NO'MAAM #5 My Gallery My Feedback FORUM RULES AND FAQ'S

07-20-2007, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
PenguinMan MCB Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate NY	I'm assuming that they hit them with enough UV over that split second that they stay illuminated for the second or two that they're in flight. Probably not much longer after that. The price is now lowered to $50 shipped as it seems that $50 is about what they're going for these days. __________________ Beware: The penguins attack at dawn...

07-20-2007, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
ta2maki MCB Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal	Anyone questioning how well they work. I used my friend's last week. It works surprisingly well with the tracerballs. The paint glows very bright up to medium distances. The fill itself isn't glow in the dark so once they break you can't see them anymore.

07-21-2007, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
PJ Hawaiian-shirted hooligan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Powell, TN	Just remember - tracer rounds work BOTH ways. You see where you shot, but they can see where you shot from. Not trying to be a downer for your sale, PenguinMan, just a reminder! To be honest, it's quite tempting, especially for an upcoming scenario game (http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/e...ep-8-9-ga.html). __________________ Paul AIM: PJDarknight CPPA #1145 / PPIG #496 / LPPC #103 / POG #1047 / Team Rogue Cell #7 PJ's Gallery on MCB Feedback on MCB

07-29-2007, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
PenguinMan MCB Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate NY	Still for sale...price lowered. __________________ Beware: The penguins attack at dawn...

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