JaxAndTheMoon
Sr Member
************************************************* UPDATE ON MARCH 2ND ********************************************************
Hey everyone,
Today we have a pretty big update, and some good/bad news.
We're almost there with the blade plugs, we're just waiting on some shipping to finally come through, and some other minor things here and there with some of the materials we use. Other than that, we're almost done!
We had some complications, which in turn is a big reason why these are at the 6 week mark and still not fully finished. The final cost for us ended up being a big changing event, and resulted in the spending of more money than we anticipated. Between shipping things back and forth to each other, things not showing up on time, things needing to be re ordered... it was a big hassle! Like I've said before, we're hobbyists, and neither of us expected it to turn out the way it did!
With all of that said, we have some semi-bad news to go along with the good news...
The price was originally set at 15 USD, with 7 USD for S+H. Unfortunately do to cost differences, the price will have to go up to 18 USD, while the shipping stays the same.
We completely understand if that hits people the wrong way, and those who do not wish to go through are willing to drop as they please. This is a big reason why we didn't accept payments early on! I was afraid of complications like this arising, and thankfully we prepared for it.
That also being said, we will begin taking payments SOON. After the next week or so, the list will be locked in, and we'll be ready to go! We'll announce when payments are ready to begin!
Thanks guys, and look for updates soon.
********************************************** END OF MARCH 2nd UPDATE******************************************************
This is an interest thread as of now, and will be updated later to a limited or unlimited run depending on the circumstances.
With the release of the new Parks/Korbanth Graflex 2.0 and Roman's Empire's Graflex production going on, and with the TFA being released last month, we all know that Graflex's (either original or replica) have sky rocketed in popularity and demand. Here, we're offering a super simple blade plug design that mimics a Graflex Flash Bulb Connector. Please click on the pictures for Hi Res!
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Here we have the flash bulb connector
Here is what we have. All parts are made using the original dimensions of the flash bulb connetor.
It is made of Polycarbonate tubing and hand machined aluminum and brass parts, which have then been plated with copper, weathered, polished and then weathered some more.
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Original Vintage Graflex with original flash bulb connector on the left VS. our blade plug design.
We're going to be offering them in various lengths and finishes:
1 Inch Outer Diamter
7/8's Inch OD
1.5 Inches Length
2.25 Inches Length
Aluminum Polished
Aluminum Weathered
Brass/Copper Polished
Brass/Copper Weathered
Our goal is to hit 50 blade plugs, priced at $15 USD, with a $7 USD flat rate S+H for domestic, and $24 International S+H. If you buy 2, the 3rd one will be 50% off! and no extra charge for S+H!
I will be added further details later!
EDIT: A new option is available for those who just want static prop versions, we will be offering black tubing alongside our regular clear ones! No extra charge.
So here's the list so far:
NOTICE-- THIS IS HOW THE LIST IS ORGANIZED TO REPRESENT YOUR ORDER!
2.0 = REFERS TO THE 7/8"
GBA = GRAFLEX BLADE ADAPTER, THE 1"
1.5" = THE DESIRED LENGTH-- UNLESS SPECIFIED, THIS IS THE DEFAULT LENGTH
2.25" = SPECIFIED LENGTH
BLK = BLACK TUBING OPTION-- UNLESS SPECIFIED, WHITE/CLEAR IS THE DEFAULT OPTION
AL = ALUMINUM
CU = COPPER
-P = POLISHED OPTION
-W = WEATHERED OPTION
EXAMPLE = JaxAndTheMoon-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-W
This reads that I have requested a Graflex 2.0 7/8" blade plug, with 1.5" Black tubing and an Aluminum Weathered option.
I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence with this Barney style example, but I want to make sure that everyone is satisfied and that their order is correct! Please make sure that your information is correct, and any change should be noted with a PM. Thanks!
1. Kevincupp-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
2. SenseiFetter -- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
3. DROPPED -- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-W-- PAID + SHIPPED
4. Scimitar-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
5. hound97-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
6. Ichnob-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
7. Ichnob -- GBA -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
8. tomm1999-- GBA -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
9. tomm1999-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
10. tomm1999-- GBA -- 2.25" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
11. movieguy08 -- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
12. Razorwing - 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
13. MightyFerguson-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
14. Private
15. bluecoyote-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- AL-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
16. bluecoyote-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
17. bluecoyote-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
18. Nils-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
19. Bluebox303-- GBA -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
20. Bluebox303-- GBA -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
21. Sith4Life-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
22. Private
23. Samakin-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
24. Tripper-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- AL-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
25. Gytheran-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- AL-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
26. Private
27. batbassi-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P --PAID + SHIPPED
28. CJKent-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- AL-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
29. CJKent-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
30. B-Movie Zombie-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
31. Honnziva-- 2.0 -- 2.25" -- CU-P -- NOT PAID
32. Honnziva-- GBA -- 2.25" -- CU-P -- NOT PAID
33. Adomeitw-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
34. the great galling-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
35. the great galling-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
36. the great galling-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
37. Unfated-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- AL-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
38. doc raven-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P --PAID + SHIPPED
39. doc raven-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
40. doc raven-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
41. juajn7Fernandez-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
42. veektohr-- GBA -- 1.5" -- AL-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
43. veektohr-- GBA -- 1.5" -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
44. division 6 -- 2.0 -- 1.5 " BLK -- CU-W -- PAID + SHIPPED
45. Nays-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU-P --PAID + SHIPPED
46. iCEMAN-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
47. Magnum1911-- 2.0 -- 1.5" -- CU - P -- PAID + SHIPPED
48. senormodeler-- 2.0 -- 1.5 " BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
49. Bryancd -- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
50. JD-- 2.0 -- 1.5" BLK -- CU-P -- PAID + SHIPPED
For those that said they wanted one and possibly two, I marked your spot in as a possible, just in case you want it, but at your request I can remove you at any time. Thanks guys!
***For those that said possible for the second-- Due to the surprising demand of these, I'm going to need a confirmation on if you do or do not want the second one. If not, that space will be open for the next available person on the list.
Again, thanks everyone who showed interest in these! Neither of us thought that these would be so popular. Now, this run is full, and we have some extra spots that we're trying to fill in, but please understand that we are not a company, just two guys who were making our own thing and trying to offer our services to those who showed interest. We pay for all of our own material and put our free time into these, so I'm sorry if we can't fit everyone that we would like to. Being fully employed on my end and my friend being a full time student, we don't tend to have a lot of free time to pull off big projects. We may or may not open this run up again in the coming months for those that do not get on the first one. So, again (again), thanks for those that have shown their commitment on this and we will hopefully be getting these off the ground soon!
Here's a finished product! This is the personal one for myself, which is the brass weathered with clear polycarbonate tubing!
More finished/semi finished products- NOTICE- THIS WAS TESTED WITH A QUICK MAKE SHIFT ASSEMBLY, USING AN UNDER POWERED RED LUXEON. WHILE IT'S AN OK DEMO, COMMON KNOWLEDGE IS THAT RED IS THE LEAST BRIGHT LED AND IS THE LEAST PHOTOGENIC OF COLORS. IMAGE RESULTS WILL VARY WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL MONITORS/SCREENS
This one has had the top part FROSTED
This is a COMPLETELY CLEAR PLUG
An update on the current situation of these blade plugs will be coming shortly. Thanks guys!
More pictures!
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