Graflex Variations: Facts and vs. Replica

[roygilsing]

Had to reply on this one, my dad has worked on the metal industry for more than 30 years, on different kinds of plating and patina finishes, and back when I was a teen with my first Graflex he immediately told me it was chromed, you can tell by certain lighting condition it has a blue like finish, but definetely nickel goes before the chrome.

That's what I thought as well. Nickel is far more yellow-ish.

Roy

 

[mugatu]

Roy!! Well I guess that explains why my nickel plating experiments have come out not-so-bright!

 

[Sym-Cha]

'It's your FATHER'S lightsaber
not yours, ... nor mine, ... but
your FATHER'S!'

:lol

Chaim

P.S. Sorry ... I could not resist :$

 

[Halliwax]

that parks replica is impressive

 

[Bmkristiansen]

So I have finally recieved the Graflex saber! What a beautifull piece! This is my first saber, and I look forward to collect more I've added some detailed pictures in regards to the real/replica question. It looks like the bottom part is Parks and the clamp and top is original.

I tried my best with an iPhone 6, but the quality of the pictures could be better. Sorry about that.

I have bought a acrylic stand (also bought a stand for a obi saber that i've ordered from Roman)

Sadly I don't have any tools right now, so I'm not able to remove the D-ring at this point.

I have even bought a glass display cabinet:lol I also added some vinyl decals, and a framed picture of Roy's blueprint. I will add some more stuff later on

Bonus picture of my motorcycle helmet with rebel logo

 

[JoeG]

That bottom is probably a replica, but the top and clamp look great! Nice score!

 

[jhlawicki]

Yes! It looks fantastic. Especially because it has that weathered aged look to it with some scratches and chips and dents.

 

[roygilsing]

Cool saber! Also very pleased to see my blueprint framed like that! And my OB1 rendering as background image isn't it?
Roy

 

[adiemilio]

Great Piece and Display, very original; just in case you want to give it a clean you can use Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and rust remover.

 

[Bmkristiansen]

I don't understand how I use the multi-quote option, so I have to do this manually:

jhlawicki: I agree! I definetly look alot better IRL. The pictures can't replicate the look properly. The natural weathering is very subtle as well. I'm going to do a TFA hilt so the weathering will be great for that!

roygilsing: The blueprints are awesome! It looks alot better off camera. I have both versions framed, but I could only fit one of them, and yes, that's your OB1 rendering! Lovely high-res picture

adiemilio: Thanks! I'm gonna leave it as is, but thanks for the tip!

 

[Halliwax]

I don't understand how I use the multi-quote option, so I have to do this manually:

click "multi-quote" you will see a CHECK apprear, click each post you want to quote with "multi-quote" then on your final post you want quoted, click multi-quote, then click quote right beside it, all the quotes will now be in the text box

 

[thd9791]

Never knew this. Mind. Blown.

 

[Don93]

I really enjoy this thread. How many different replicas are out there; Parks & Larbel, soon to be Romans, MR & Icons made the entire prop, any others? How do the replicas vary from each other?

 

[JoeG]

For replica Graflex flashes there are also Graflex Reborn (GR) and Biskit. IIRC, most of the GR flashes didn't age very well and ended up rusting. I've never seen a Biskit flash. Just heard of them.

 

[Halliwax]

I really enjoy this thread. How many different replicas are out there; Parks & Larbel, soon to be Romans, MR & Icons made the entire prop, any others? How do the replicas vary from each other?

i cant wait to get my hands on a roman graflex!

 

[Country Paul]

For replica Graflex flashes there are also Graflex Reborn (GR) and Biskit. IIRC, most of the GR flashes didn't age very well and ended up rusting. I've never seen a Biskit flash. Just heard of them.

I have a Biskit (apparently) :lol

I got it on eBay a while back it's not 100% but I like it

I have a few original Graflex's so I've not needed to use it for anything yet, it may become an Darth Vader ROTJ at somepoint

 

[adiemilio]

@ adiemiIio ... I was not aware the Parks bottom interior is still brass ... I never opened up mine :facepalm ... so good to know this as an additional tell ...

I want to correct myself on this one before people go on rejecting authentic pieces, I just found this one in an auction, it is surely a vintage bottom, but the interior is brass... mmm... I guess since mine is an older version, later on they started adding less chrome.

 

[Panaflex]

Saw this same auction and thought of this thread. Thanks for clearing the air on this. I was surprised to see this flash was still up for grabs. There was even a price reduction.

 

[stopeverything]

Hey guys, I just picked up this Graflex. The seller stated it was 100% real Graflex parts, but of course I only found this thread after I purchased and received the saber. Here is a link to my facebook page that contains the pictures. Could anyone advise if I've been swindled? I posted it to the RPF facebook page, and they stated that it should smell like an old attic (which it does).

https://www.facebook.com/lanepropsdesignandmore

Thanks

 

[NeoRutty]

Was the seller, "3cell"?

If so, you are likely good.