Graflex 2.0 Sabers - Show your work / Talk Electronics

oh man... i searched for ages looking for something like that! Stumped up for two TGS versions in the end.

Did you order any of those glass beads?

I ordered a dozen from eBay because it was cheaper than buying 4 from that site. Same thing though. If they work when they come in I'll have extras if anybody wants one.

Just search for:

12 Pieces Czech Glass Round Cabochons-Crystal 11mm

and you'll see 'em, it's $3.55 domestic.
 
Hello everyone!! So since the release of the Graflex 2.0 I have seen many people who are new to this hobby and are confused and overwhelmed as to where to start. With the release of TFA there has been a HUGE insurgence of people wanting their own lightsaber and more specifically, a Graflex. With only photo journals to go by, often with poor descriptions, I took it upon myself to create an incredibly in-depth video tutorial for those just starting out. (Keep in mind I have never made videos before now so please excuse any learning handicaps lol) After many weeks of thought, planning, filming and editing I am proud to say they are finally complete!! If you are new to this hobby and are looking for a step-by-step guide then look no further!!! If you are a seasoned professional you're probably not going to learn anything you haven't known for years lol. So with any further ado, I present to... "Let's Build a Graflex 2.0"...

[video]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc7OLqR4JyCxhENVCg9YrOJA_fYW4Do59[/video]
 
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Okay guys I'm on board just made a big tcss order going to be asking a lot of questions, and heat sink modules are in stock. I've been watching shootthethrills vids by the way very nice job. and as well GREAT JOB on every ones builds can't wait to get started I will have pics once my order comes. Thanks....Jim
 
Oh I really went over the line on ordering all this stuff so I will have to be doing a bit at a time. As far as sabers 4 graflex kits 2 diff Vader kits and 2 diff Obiwan kits. well as I said before when I jump in I jump in naked Lol still have a lot more stuff to order but when stuff starts coming in I will post pics. I will be needing help and I love this thread. Thanks....Jim
 
Thanks not only did I order all these sabers from korbanth I even as HollywOOd said madness all the tcss stuff ordered I even went and did this force fx vader x2 luke x2 and a Yoda x1 I'm keeping the two in the pics but I'm hanging on to the case fresh for another day these are the black series.the case has not even been opened Thanks....Jim Picture 790.jpgPicture 791.jpg Sorry that pic is a bit fuzzy here is a better pic its a graflex Picture 793.jpgPicture 794.jpgPicture 796.jpg
 
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beautiful !! I have felt so ripped off when it comes to Star Wars toys.. every Walmart in a 40 mile area hasn't gotten jack...


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Yes I know exactly how you feel. I have a few star wars items, back before fantom menice came out I had every star wars toy you could get some how I got fustrated and sold everything in one pop if I had all that stuff now it would be worth a bunch. here's what I found out then these guys I bought from called docking bay 94 would scour every walmart and buy up all the star wars stuff and resale at a profit this is where my pains of collecting happened so now I only collect what catches my eye once again I am about where I was back then. but I love collecting and can't stop. I think as Hollywood said madness I just spent over a grand on one crazy figure I just had to have. its yacface mint on card with coin. sorry to get off topic but I see where you are coming from. Well I will have a bunch of sabers to build, kinda went mad on this project. what can I say I am loving these sabers as well as this thread. you guys have to check out my 1966 tv batmobile thread a on going project that's been in process for about 3 and a half years but its about done. These sabers can't wait to get started didn't mean to write a book here just excited. Thanks....Jim
 
TGS shipping is way too high in my opinion. The eye is great, but it hurt seeing $10 shipping.
I think these 11mm cabochons would work just fine as replacements with much cheaper shipping. http://www.beadaholique.com/p-15892-clear-czech-glass-cabochon-round-crystal-magnify-11mm-4.aspx

FYI, the 11mm cabochons are ever so slightly too big and will not fit flat in the TGS eye. Someone may want to try 10mm but those may be too small. It wouldn't surprise me if the eyes are 10.5mm or something funky like that.
 
Hay I may have a way out on the glass eye I have something that may be the fix. Ill post some pics here in a bit these will have to be sanded and buffed out but it can all be done by hand I was already looking at using this for mine as well and if you guys like them. I have plenty and will be glad to help a fellow modeler out. Thanks....Jim
 
Here's some pics of these they are see through but defused they can be sanded and made clear they are a very hard plastic also some pics of some of my building tools I ordered. These have flat bottoms Picture 800.jpgPicture 801.jpgPicture 802.jpgPicture 803.jpgyou guys are welcome to some of these at no cost freeby just pm me. Thanks....JimPicture 799.jpg
 
Here's some pics of these they are see through but defused they can be sanded and made clear they are a very hard plastic...

Actually frosted may diffuse the light for shine-through glass eyes better than clear. Thanks and very generous, Jim.

And yep, looks like 10mm to me. This is the replacement eye I ordered from TGS:

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No problem anybody could use any just shoot me a pm these are FREE . I will send you one of each size.They are made of lucite Thanks....Jim
 
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