First Class - Dusk Till Dawn - 70 Schots Vuurwerk Cake

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First Class - Dusk Till Dawn - 70 shots Firework Cake

Deep Dive: First Class Collection - Dusk Till Dawn (70-Schots Vuurwerk Cake)Based on archived enthusiast forums and product databases from Dutch pyro communities (like Freakpyromaniacs and Vuurwerkcrew), the Dusk Till Dawn is a classic entry in the First Class Collection line of consumer fireworks, imported by Hardix Vuurwerk (a Belgian/Dutch specialist in category F2/F3 cakes). It's designed for nighttime displays, evoking a "dusk to dawn" theme with prolonged, layered effects that build from subtle tails to explosive finales. This 2007-era product (still referenced in 2025 catalogs for nostalgia buys) is aimed at semi-professional setups, like New Year's shows or private events.Key Specs:Article Number (Art. Nr.): Not explicitly listed in available public catalogs (older lines like this often use internal codes; similar First Class cakes are numbered in the 2200-2300 range, e.g., 2295 for First Class Cakes). If you have a physical label or supplier receipt, that would confirm—Hardix's 2007 brochure likely has it as FC-70DT D or similar. Contact Hardix directly via their site for reprints.
Type: Multi-shot cake (barrage/aerial repeater), category F2 (suitable for gardens/backyards with 5m safety distance).
Number of Shots: 70 schots (fired in volleys of 5-10 for a ~35-45 second duration).
Net Explosive Content (NEP/Kruitgewicht): 250g (standard for this size; emphasizes quality over volume for cleaner burns).
Size/Dimensions: Approx. 25cm x 25cm x 20cm (compact for transport, stable base for angled firing).
Price (Historical/2025 Est.): €45-60 (based on 2007 prices adjusted for inflation; current resales on Marktplaats.nl around €50).

Effects Breakdown:The cake is divided into 7-8 phases, starting slow for "dusk" build-up and ramping to "dawn" bursts. Effects are a mix of classic European pyro styles—heavy on whistles and strobes for auditory/visual punch. From forum user reports (e.g., "kruitsnuiver" on Vuurwerkcrew, who tested it in 2007):Phase 1-2 (Dusk Intro, Shots 1-20): Low whistle tails in silver/gold rising to blue pearls and crackling chrysanthemums. Subtle, building tension with minimal smoke—great for opening a show without blinding the sky.
Phase 3-5 (Midnight Peak, Shots 21-50): Red and green comets with brocade borders, transitioning to strobe mines (flashing white/red for "dawn flicker"). Intense whistling throughout, with palm trees and fish effects for variety.
Phase 6-7 (Dawn Finale, Shots 51-70): Massive volleys of titanium salutes, gold willows with blue tips, and crackle finales. Ends with a 5-second pause then a big strobe waterfall—users note it "lights up the night like daybreak."

Overall duration: 40 seconds (firing rate ~1.75 shots/sec). Colors dominate in cool tones (blue/silver) with warm accents (red/gold) for contrast. Noise level: High (whistles and crackles dominate over bangs, CE-marked for EU safety).User Reviews & Performance Notes:Pros: Reliable fuse (no duds in tests), wind-resistant effects, excellent height (up to 40m). Forum users call it "first-class value" for the price—better than generic Chinese imports.
Cons: Slightly smoky in calm conditions; not the loudest for bang-lovers (focus on whistles/strobes).

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