New Elstree Studio documentary with discarded Graflex.

[Gregatron]

Ah, yes! I somehow missed that!

 

[R5D4]

So we only know of the two side rivets being in the toe pic lightsaber prop correct?

 

[Gregatron]

So far. The question is how the toe pic prop lines with with the onscreen prop(s).

 

[R5D4]

Also with the new close ups especially of the toe pic saber the t-track does look asymmetrical. We’re you able to tell from your view?

 

[Gregatron]

Here’s a weird one. Looks to be from the Seidemann session, based on Hamill’s hair and belt.

 

[Davy Jones]

Great work finding all those pictures.
I know it is frustrating to have so msky good ones and yet still have some questions!

Here's a clearer version of one of those pics.

 

[R5D4]

Great work finding all those pictures.
I know it is frustrating to have so msky good ones and yet still have some questions!

Here's a clearer version of one of those pics.
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Doesn’t it look like one side well the right side of the bubble strip has more space after the last bubble than the left side?

 

[Halliwax]

Wow guys great photos!

 

[Gregatron]

One I hadn’t seen, before:




And, as with the photos of Hamill and Fisher, they also took photos of Hamill holding both the hero prop and the bladed FX stunt (with the tip painted black from its use as Vader’s FX):

 

[SethS]

So now we have to add the two side rivets to our Luke ANH Graflex replicas?

Like the newer d-ring, I need at least one other pic to confirm before I go drilling new holes into my vintage bottom.

 

[R5D4]

Right also if we go that route should we install the two rivets first or the t-track?

 

[Gregatron]

T-track first. The orientation of the grips in relation to the clamp band seems consistent. The new rivets go in the space between grips that is lined up with the “L” in “G R A F L E X” on the band.

 

[R5D4]

T-track first. The orientation of the grips in relation to the clamp band seems consistent. The new rivets go in the space between grips that is lined up with the “L” in “G R A F L E X” on the band.

Ohh okay I got it! Thanks!

 

[roygilsing]

Might as well add a hole in the bottom! I'm more and more convinced I see two rivets!

 

[R5D4]

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Might as well add a hole in the bottom! I'm more and more convinced I see two rivets!

Yes me too! Definitely need a run of those aluminum clips.

 

[Gregatron]

It’s really hard to tell, though. The angle, combined with the light reflections, combined with people wanting to see two rivets, could be playing tricks with our eyes. I’ve started seeing it, too, because I’m looking for it. But what if it’s not really there?

Are there no higher-quality versions of these images which would provide insights into this mystery?

 

[roygilsing]

It’s really hard to tell, though. The angle, combined with the light reflections, combined with people wanting to see two rivets, could be playing tricks with our eyes. I’ve started seeing it, too, because I’m looking for it. But what if it’s not really there?

Are there no higher-quality versions of these images which would provide insights into this mystery?

Well, thousands of people have drilled a single hole in a Graflex based on an assumption. Might as well drill another one based on a better assumption!

 

[R5D4]

Well, thousands of people have drilled a single hole in a Graflex based on an assumption. Might as well drill another one based on a better assumption!

I could not agree more! I’m glad you are working with or will be working with your CAD program for the new clip!

 

[Gregatron]

For what it’s worth, I have unused grips on standby, and just ordered a new bottom tube from TGS. That way, I’ll have both flavors ready to swap out, should more info become available.

Just waiting for a new clip...

 

[kurtyboy]

I added the second rivet to mine yesterday. Actually added two new holes and I was able to get the new hand made clip in the correct orientation and completely covered the original hole.

Let me get some images together to show you what I found, but in the meantime...

Are these holes between grips originally for wires or a switch?


Here's another useless image: