I've found a suitable regen radio circuit that only runs off 12 volts. I've already decided to buy a regen radio using a #30 tube off Dave Schmarder, but the fun is in building them. The only problem is the 2.5 mH RFC, I can get a 27 mH unit off Dave's web store, is there any reason to think that would work?
Radio Page (schematic's at the bottom)