Lichtbringer
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Sure beats my MRSomeday I'd like to upgrade it though to something on par with the costume. It's kinda of neat to "construct your own lighsaber" good luck with the build.
Thanks, Sir.
ROTJ - Darth Vader lightsaber from a real Graflex
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Thanks, Sir.
Lichtbringer
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Bought another vintage Graflex, waiting for delivery - after that ... it´s most likely that the bottom switch is rather sooner than later.
Bought another vintage Graflex, waiting for delivery - after that ... it´s most likely that the bottom switch is rather sooner than later.
cool...I JUST posted a WTB thread for two lower tubes, seems like I only need ONE now, huh
?!Markus
Lichtbringer
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cool...I JUST posted a WTB thread for two lower tubes, seems like I only need ONE now, huh
Markus
I´ve seen it. :cool
It depends - if the coming bottom cell is also in a pristine condition, i´m no step further, it hurts to much to "ruin" a really nice one. :confused
I assume i will then swap and build the ESB Luke with this predrilled bottom, and just glue the grips to the new one, without drilling.
So i would still need a "not really pristine", but also not "to bad condition" one.
This saberstuff is somehow more confusing than our blasters. :wacko
Btw. got a mail today - my Eumig is on it´s way.
Fantastic thread and build. Really nice job.
John
John
Sym-Cha
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Lichtbringer
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Lichtbringer
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Here's another picture of the front D-ring . . .
. . . at your service
-Chaim
I´m afraid i already have that - maar hartelijk bedankt.
DARTH SABER
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Sorry for the late reply .
Here's a comparison pic -
You'll notice the D-ring on mine is just about 2mm smaller than the one on the original. THis is probably because I squeezed them together tighter than on the original saber.
The measurments on mine are 36mm wide, by 27mm tall....So, taking into account the 2mm discrepency, I would say the D ring on the original is probably about 38mm wide.
Here's a comparison pic -
You'll notice the D-ring on mine is just about 2mm smaller than the one on the original. THis is probably because I squeezed them together tighter than on the original saber.
The measurments on mine are 36mm wide, by 27mm tall....So, taking into account the 2mm discrepency, I would say the D ring on the original is probably about 38mm wide.
Lichtbringer
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Don´t worry
- i´m not on the run, i have all the time it takes to make it as correct as i can.Thanks, thats a great help. :cool
When i was checking my saved pics i got everything from 35 to 39 - depending on angle and pic size. And nothing any good for the height. So your data really helps my out of my "hmmm, i can´t decide....".
DARTH SABER
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When i was checking my saved pics i got everything from 35 to 39 - depending on angle and pic size. And nothing any good for the height. So your data really helps my out of my "hmmm, i can´t decide....".
Yeah, I think the problem is that since the D ring is bent it makes it difficult to get an accurate measurement.
Hope to see more progress pics soon.
Lichtbringer
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I just ordered a 25 pieces set of nickelplated 38mm rings :lol - that should enable me to try various ways to achieve a good looking result. At least i hope that. :confused
Lichtbringer
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Not much time for props atm. - so i only got the d-ring assembled.
Lichtbringer
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Roughly only one year later, and i have something to show again. :lol
The doorcatch from Marcus/Kurtyboy arrived, and first i gave it a sanding on the underside, to have it sit more flat on the saber.
Next step was drilling more holes (this graflex is like swiss cheese, more holes than anything else).
Then one of the holes was tapped with M2.
Man, that screw was heavy :cool
And after assembling:
Today the part got some black paint, pics with installed black part will be made tomorrow - stay tuned.
The doorcatch from Marcus/Kurtyboy arrived, and first i gave it a sanding on the underside, to have it sit more flat on the saber.
Next step was drilling more holes (this graflex is like swiss cheese, more holes than anything else
).
Then one of the holes was tapped with M2.
Man, that screw was heavy :cool
And after assembling:
Today the part got some black paint, pics with installed black part will be made tomorrow - stay tuned.
