The Last Jedi Graflex Research - Spoilers inside!

[PrinceZip]

I might actually do this!

That's awesome!!
You probably already know this, but these resin grips in TFA/TLJ seem to sit perfectly flush with the tube, and overall a bit lower profile than your current T-tracks.

 

[roygilsing]

That's awesome!!
You probably already know this, but these resin grips in TFA/TLJ seem to sit perfectly flush with the tube, and overall a bit lower profile than your current T-tracks.

I do know this. I actually have very detailed dimensional information of the hero prop grips!

 

[Joek3rr]

I do know this. I actually have very detailed dimensional information of the hero prop grips!

If you do this, will the grips have the notches molded in? Or will we have to cut them like your plastic tracks?

 

[PrinceZip]

If you do this, will the grips have the notches molded in? Or will we have to cut them like your plastic tracks?

I'm curious about this too, but I think the originals had the notches molded in. I can't find any cut marks on close up pics.

 

[AnubisGuard]

I vote they should have the notches molded in. There's no reason not to, really, since they're cast instead of extruded.

 

[roygilsing]

I vote they should have the notches molded in. There's no reason not to, really, since they're cast instead of extruded.

I agree

 

[laszlo]

I'm pretty sure they were molded as complete finished grip, with hole included. The top and bottom of them - the ends we would usually cut to size have got very regular looking tiny radius on the fin, which I imagine was on the machined master.

 

[roygilsing]

Yes!
I can now happily confirm that I will be offering resin TFA/TLJ grips (set of 6):

- resin grips, 88mm long, with the exact shape and dimensions of the hero TLJ saber (and Finn TFA hero saber)
- they'll include the notch and rivet hole
- they'll be black but unfinished (straight from the mold)

I will offer them from my WannaWanga shop within a few weeks (I will announce it when they're ready).

Roy

 

[AnubisGuard]

Awesome! So glad I never got around to doing my TLJ graflex conversion. Laziness pays off, doesn't it.

 

[laszlo]

Excellent!

 

[Lichtbringer]

Roy, you can put me already on your list, for early delivery.

Just shoot me a short line what and when to pay.

 

[Halliwax]

Yes!
I can now happily confirm that I will be offering resin TFA/TLJ grips (set of 6):

- resin grips, 88mm long, with the exact shape and dimensions of the hero TLJ saber (and Finn TFA hero saber)
- they'll include the notch and rivet hole
- they'll be black but unfinished (straight from the mold)

I will offer them from my WannaWanga shop within a few weeks (I will announce it when they're ready).

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Roy

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[Joek3rr]

Yes! Best news ever!

 

[The 48th Ronin]

Laziness pays off, doesn't it.

Indeed! You and me both :lol

 

[thd9791]

Awesome! Hey, how have people gotten a rivet in the notch? A metal tube to lift the rivet nose?

 

[roygilsing]

Awesome! Hey, how have people gotten a rivet in the notch? A metal tube to lift the rivet nose?

Exactly. A few nuts can do the trick.

 

[REVANSSkywalker]

Any chance will you do ESB ones?

 

[Joek3rr]

Any chance will you do ESB ones?

He already does
https://wannawanga.com/products/t-track/

 

[PrinceZip]

roygilsing
Can you please make accurate bottom cover tapes to go along with these accurate grips? haha joking but seriously...

 

[Dann]

Exactly. A few nuts can do the trick.

I don't understand this. I've actually never tried to add rivets to any of my grips, I've always used screws.

Is there some difficulty in using a regular old hand riveting tool (the kind you squeeze) to attach the grips? Is the business and of the tool too fat to fit in the grip notch?

I suppose I could try it and see, just thought I'd ask what y'all are talking about.