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Title: quick fill
Post by: aaron1990 on January 30, 2026, 06:01:09 PM
does anyone have a genuine theoben quickfill to go on a mk1 or point me in the right direction.it is regged also will attach photo. thanks
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Ca_Varminter on January 30, 2026, 06:38:16 PM
Well, there was Never an Official Theoben QF setup...
The best option if you want to use your Original MKI Reg....
Dr Bob's QF...
https://www.drbobsgunbits.com/

(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/misc/drbob/websize/qf.JPG)
This replaces you Bottle's valve assembly..
So this allows it to screw in directly to you Reg/Fast-Flow adapter!
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/air/websize/Dr%20Bob4.jpg)
It adds a little length, but it isn't noticeable...
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/misc/drbob/websize/Dr-bob-shroud.jpg)

For full installation Info see this post:
https://rapidforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=185.0

Good Luck,
Stuart
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Squinty on January 30, 2026, 07:40:26 PM
RAW made the OE quickfills, either fast-flow or reg with V-block.
The originals were fully compatible with mk2s but not the Rapid 7 & early mk1 because the porting is different.
Became unavailable after RAW was taken over by Airforce, besides shipping and duty made them rather expensive.
Now that they have launched the new Theoben range the threads are different so there is no crossover.

So your options are a Dr Bob QF which entails cutting or drilling the stock fairly close the the end and it replaces the valve so any issues mean a full drain down.

Or Best Fittings which doesn't need a hole cutting in the stock, retains the OE valve so that you can remove the bottle without emptying it. But it pushes the bottle forward upsetting the balance. A bit fugly too.

Personally I didn't like being unable to remove the bottle from the gun with Bobs and having to lug a cylinder into the car.

To be honest I'm surprised that Kev hasn't come up with a V-block to fit his regs.


Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: etiam viviens on January 30, 2026, 10:09:20 PM
I have two 180 quickfill that I thought where from theoben
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: aaron1990 on January 30, 2026, 10:28:31 PM
can the buddy bottle be screwed off this type. is that a special reg adapter aswell
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Ca_Varminter on January 31, 2026, 12:06:08 AM
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 30, 2026, 10:09:20 PMI have two 180 quickfill that I thought where from theoben
Not Really.....
RAW Made over here in the US...
Martin Rutterford move to the US started RAW....

Stuart
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on January 31, 2026, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 30, 2026, 10:09:20 PMI have two 180 quickfill that I thought where from theoben


That's exactly what I have and I bought it brand new from Theoben ! They use same system on the new rapids and the hm1000x as far as I can see and that is what I need!, if I can't get one then I'm sure someone can machine one !!

********Someone help me procure one or make one !!********

1-RAW v QF
2-new rapid v QF
3-my original rapid mk2 with 180 degree QF/gauge
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on January 31, 2026, 11:01:46 PM
Spoke to Martin he has some but won't post to U.K. is anyone on here from the US and  willing to put he's one for me and send it over for me I'll send the money it would be greatly appreciated 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Ca_Varminter on February 01, 2026, 01:41:44 AM
Talk to Dr Bob or KevG...
If they have the time, it Can be done...
Or if you know Someone with a Lathe and mill......
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/20150515_122233.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/small/image.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/image_1.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/image_5.jpg)

I essential made my own... I didn't need a Reg, so I turned down a Fast-Flow adapter.
Also since I use a Shroud, I had to make my own Banjo fitting with only the Fosters QD..

Stuart
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Squinty on February 01, 2026, 10:13:20 AM
Quote from: Pattie on January 31, 2026, 10:56:37 PM
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 30, 2026, 10:09:20 PMI have two 180 quickfill that I thought where from theoben


That's exactly what I have and I bought it brand new from Theoben ! They use same system on the new rapids and the hm1000x as far as I can see and that is what I need!, if I can't get one then I'm sure someone can machine one !!

********Someone help me procure one or make one !!********

1-RAW v QF
2-new rapid v QF
3-my original rapid mk2 with 180 degree QF/gauge

I knew that they made a guage for the mk1 and FAcs got direct fill through the block.
Must have been quite late on when they stated to make the quick fills.
Thinking about it some of the the Sentinels had QFs.

The Rutterford RAWs retained the original BSP threads, the new Airforce HM1000Xs are wider.
Huma list two.
Not 100% on the new Rapids..may have used a more common Amercian thread.
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: angrybear on February 01, 2026, 02:11:05 PM
Quote from: etiam viviens on January 30, 2026, 10:09:20 PMI have two 180 quickfill that I thought where from theoben

Yes they were from the old UK Theoben, but as they are long gone so are the QF's,
The Impact GSX200 came with a factory QF as well, but again long gone, so neither help the OP.

The best fittings QF fits between the bottle & the adaptor, so the bottle is removeable,
whether regged or unregged it fit's both, it's 18mm wide,
or if you don't want to cut/drill the stock it has a brass extension section in either 40mm or 50mm,
Hopefully the pic will make clear the options.

Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: etiam viviens on February 01, 2026, 07:48:23 PM
Quote from: aaron1990 on January 30, 2026, 10:28:31 PMcan the buddy bottle be screwed off this type. is that a special reg adapter aswell

Yes it does, its a huma regulator. The fill body fit over the orginal and a spare  fastflow I have.

Also a 90 deg body is being made for me and I have one order at Krale.

The same guy made a few where the bottle can't removed.

Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on February 19, 2026, 11:06:14 PM
Managed to get one of the v quick fill which replaced my 180 degree factory one !, all drilled and fitted into stock tools and process in hotos
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: DB.20 on February 20, 2026, 09:32:30 PM
Looks like a nice bit of woodworking you've done there. I like the looks of the V shape QF assembly.
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on February 23, 2026, 06:18:31 PM
Cheers buddy
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on February 28, 2026, 04:50:14 PM
Quote from: Ca_Varminter on February 01, 2026, 01:41:44 AMTalk to Dr Bob or KevG...
If they have the time, it Can be done...
Or if you know Someone with a Lathe and mill......
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/20150515_122233.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/small/image.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/image_1.jpg)
(https://photos.imageevent.com/scl_electronics/gun/qf/websize/image_5.jpg)

I essential made my own... I didn't need a Reg, so I turned down a Fast-Flow adapter.
Also since I use a Shroud, I had to make my own Banjo fitting with only the Fosters QD..

Stuart


Hey stuart you are using a shroud? What diameter is the shroud and what diameter buddy bottle ! I have a carbon buddy bottle 48.5mm and 450cc x39cm long
Title: Re: quick fill
Post by: Pattie on February 28, 2026, 04:53:11 PM
Quote from: aaron1990 on January 30, 2026, 06:01:09 PMdoes anyone have a genuine theoben quickfill to go on a mk1 or point me in the right direction.it is regged also will attach photo. thanks

I have a 180 degree original quick fill and gauge available