TOS Black and White Phasers

MccTrek

New Member

• Apr 3, 2010

• #1

I'm planning on doing an AA phaser upgrade to the black and white version used in the first few episodes of Star Trek. Aside from the color, what are the differences from the later versions? Is there an extra crispy? Is the P1 release gold or silver? Does the P1 have rails?

I'd love to see some reference photos or prop examples.

Thanks guys!

 

phase pistol

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Apr 3, 2010

• #2

Welcome aboard! :cool

The Black and Whites are significantly different... if you use the Search here you'll probably find some neat photos and screen grabs. Basically there are no side rails or extra crispy on the p1. The brass "sight plate" is painted black. There is no half-round meter cover, just two square buttons (we think). The p2 has no tail fins, just engraved lines (like the "midgrade" prop which was used later in the series). The p1 releaes pin is the same though, just a brass rod.

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phasersonthrill

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #3

I would add to Phase Pistol reply that there is no rear ten turn knob, it has more of a plain silver stud.

 

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racprops

Sr Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #4

You might check out my little site www.racprsps.com and the articles in issue 1 & 2 on the Black & White Phasers.

Rich

 

Last edited: Apr 4, 2010

feek61

Sr Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #5

Hey Rich, you have the wrong address, lol.

Here is the correct address:
http://www.racprops.com/

 

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racprops

Sr Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #6

That is what I get typing first thing in the morning...

Thanks.

Rich

 

MccTrek

New Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #7

racprops said:

You might check out my little site www.racprsps.com and the articles in issue 1 & 2 on the Black & White Phasers.

Rich

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Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Rich, I've visited your sight on occasion, but somehow missed the articles on the first phasers. They were exactly what I was looking for. Judging from the photos, it looks like the sight plate was actually smooth. Very interesting detail...looks like I'll be filling in my AA's extra crispy for this project!

 

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racprops

Sr Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #8

Glad to be of service.

Rich

 

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micdavis

Master Member

• Apr 4, 2010

• #9

For me the best of all phasers is a B&W with all the bells and whistles that the later ones had.

Gray and bronze (or whatever color handle) just don't cut it.