The Ninja - Star Wars Vintage Parts Hunting & Props - UPDATE - Hunting Box from the UK
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Thanks, not as yet we are still trying to identify and find the accurate item.
You have some amazing finds!
It's not Star Wars, but I've got a toughie for you if you want to see if you can work your magic.
I need an original Laser Parts Corporation 1980's laser sight as made for the Colt Trooper revolver, Ruger Mini-14, or Remington 870 shotgun. The original model numbers include the Model 8, Model 87, and one other I can't recall.
This is the laser used in "The Terminator" for his long-slide .45 with laser sight. I just need the tube and it doesn't have to function.
I've come across two but couldn't purchase either one. One owner wouldn't sell and the other wanted WAAAAY too much. Both were currently still installed on firearms (which is fine for me).
It's not Star Wars, but I've got a toughie for you if you want to see if you can work your magic.
I need an original Laser Parts Corporation 1980's laser sight as made for the Colt Trooper revolver, Ruger Mini-14, or Remington 870 shotgun. The original model numbers include the Model 8, Model 87, and one other I can't recall.
This is the laser used in "The Terminator" for his long-slide .45 with laser sight. I just need the tube and it doesn't have to function.
I've come across two but couldn't purchase either one. One owner wouldn't sell and the other wanted WAAAAY too much. Both were currently still installed on firearms (which is fine for me).
Vintage MPP Microflash Collection
Finally I'm in a position to post photos of my vintage MPP Microflash Collection, some history, as my interest and vintage items & prop collection has grown, I like many I got the vintage MPP bug and wanted to add this rare & iconic vintage flash to my collection, early last year I decided to start hunting for a vintage MPP Microflash and to bid on any that came along, unfortunately I was only to miss out on the few auctions by a huge margin.
After missing out on every auction I decided at the end of year I would spend / bid what ever was needed to add a vintage MPP Microflash to my collection, this decision was to become an insanely expensive decision, as many know who have gone down this rabbit hole.
In the past few months I have been able to win auction & purchase 3x vintage MPP Microflash in varying conditions & configurations;
1- Vintage R.A.F. MPP Micro Technical S92 Ground Camera Kit + MPP Microflash + Painted & Lined Timber Transport Case
2- Vintage MPP Microflash with Reflector
3- Vintage MPP Microflash with Reflector
I need to thank Jerry trooper & Marcus kurtyboy for their assistance with the purchasing & shipping and Chris teecrooz & Andy mugatu for their help in checking & confirming the accuracy of items.
Also whilst I was stoked that I was able to obtain 3x vintage MPP Microflash I was disappointed with the poor condition of the S92 Ground Camera Kit in particularly the MPP Microflash which had missing & broken parts, I posted WTB MPP Parts posts but received no offers, it was Andy mugatu who came to my HELP and we were able to do a deal for many of the MPP parts I needed to repair the flash, Andy your a champion mate and without your HELP I would not have been able to rebuild & configure the Microflash, thanks buddy.
R1 / ANH MPP Flash
Vintage MPP Microflash Small B Port ANH Silver Bar Clamp
This Microflash is in very nice condition and whilst it is not 100% accurate it is a good start and I will look to upgrade parts.
-Two Step Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Small B Port
-S is Painted Red
-Microflash Plate has Thick Font
-Bulb Release Housing Flathead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thick Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp Grey Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Silver Straight Bars
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
ESB MPP Flash
Vintage MPP Microflash Large B Port
This Microflash is in amazing condition and very accurate and even has a Single Step Shroud but frustratingly it is the style with the cut front lip, I will look to upgrade the Shroud.
-Single Step Cut Lip Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Large B Port
-S Non Painted
-Microflash Plate has Thin Font
-Bulb Release Housing Flathead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thick Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp Black Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Black Trapezoid Bars
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
Vintage R.A.F. MPP Micro Technical S92 Ground Camera Kit + MPP Microflash + Painted & Lined Timber Transport Case
This Microflash was in the poorest condition as indicated above and required most parts to be replaced, it is the least screen accurate but I intend to display with the camera and other items so will still make a sweet vintage display.
-Two Step Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Small B Port
-S Non Painted
-Microflash Plate has Thick Font (Removed)
-Bulb Release Housing Roundhead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thin Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp NO Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Black Trapezoid Bar + Black Straight Bar (one of each have no idea if this is common)
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
Vintage MPP Microflash Collection
Finally I'm in a position to post photos of my vintage MPP Microflash Collection, some history, as my interest and vintage items & prop collection has grown, I like many I got the vintage MPP bug and wanted to add this rare & iconic vintage flash to my collection, early last year I decided to start hunting for a vintage MPP Microflash and to bid on any that came along, unfortunately I was only to miss out on the few auctions by a huge margin.
After missing out on every auction I decided at the end of year I would spend / bid what ever was needed to add a vintage MPP Microflash to my collection, this decision was to become an insanely expensive decision, as many know who have gone down this rabbit hole.
In the past few months I have been able to win auction & purchase 3x vintage MPP Microflash in varying conditions & configurations;
1- Vintage R.A.F. MPP Micro Technical S92 Ground Camera Kit + MPP Microflash + Painted & Lined Timber Transport Case
2- Vintage MPP Microflash with Reflector
3- Vintage MPP Microflash with Reflector
I need to thank Jerry trooper & Marcus kurtyboy for their assistance with the purchasing & shipping and Chris teecrooz & Andy mugatu for their help in checking & confirming the accuracy of items.
Also whilst I was stoked that I was able to obtain 3x vintage MPP Microflash I was disappointed with the poor condition of the S92 Ground Camera Kit in particularly the MPP Microflash which had missing & broken parts, I posted WTB MPP Parts posts but received no offers, it was Andy mugatu who came to my HELP and we were able to do a deal for many of the MPP parts I needed to repair the flash, Andy your a champion mate and without your HELP I would not have been able to rebuild & configure the Microflash, thanks buddy.
R1 / ANH MPP Flash
Vintage MPP Microflash Small B Port ANH Silver Bar Clamp
This Microflash is in very nice condition and whilst it is not 100% accurate it is a good start and I will look to upgrade parts.
-Two Step Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Small B Port
-S is Painted Red
-Microflash Plate has Thick Font
-Bulb Release Housing Flathead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thick Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp Grey Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Silver Straight Bars
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
ESB MPP Flash
Vintage MPP Microflash Large B Port
This Microflash is in amazing condition and very accurate and even has a Single Step Shroud but frustratingly it is the style with the cut front lip, I will look to upgrade the Shroud.
-Single Step Cut Lip Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Large B Port
-S Non Painted
-Microflash Plate has Thin Font
-Bulb Release Housing Flathead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thick Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp Black Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Black Trapezoid Bars
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
Vintage R.A.F. MPP Micro Technical S92 Ground Camera Kit + MPP Microflash + Painted & Lined Timber Transport Case
This Microflash was in the poorest condition as indicated above and required most parts to be replaced, it is the least screen accurate but I intend to display with the camera and other items so will still make a sweet vintage display.
-Two Step Shroud
-Bulb Holder Rounded Lip
-Small B Port
-S Non Painted
-Microflash Plate has Thick Font (Removed)
-Bulb Release Housing Roundhead Screws
-Bulb Release Housing Thin Aluminum Release Button
-Bulb Release Housing Black Button
-Clamp NO Plastic Sleeve
-Clamp Black Trapezoid Bar + Black Straight Bar (one of each have no idea if this is common)
-Pommel 3x Lines on Black Ring
Vintage MPP Microflash Collection
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intwenothor
Well-Known Member
Very nice. I used to own an S92 myself. It's a lovely piece of kit but basically just a beefed up version of one of their standard units for the extra knocks of military life where equipment isn't always treated with the respect it deserves. I only see the MOD markings on one of your units; is it on the other stepped shroud version? The no step and cut shroud models are, I believe, later versions for use in civilian life.
14A/4768^' indicates that this flash unit was sold complete i.e. with both body and reflector present whereas '14A/4679^' would be found on the body of a flash sold to the MOD without a reflector and '14A/4680^' would be just the reflector alone. I have a list of all of the codes somewhere but these are the numbers most relevant in this thread. I did some fairly wide research on these pieces a few years back. I also recall that only 464 (or possibly 467 - I'm fuzzy on this one) S92 units were ever made. Production started 1954 and the flash was developed for use with the camera so no MPP flash should be pre '54.
Nice acquisitions. I still own 2 MPPs myself. I let the third one go. I've never known a mix of angled and straight sidebars but if it's a military unit I can see mix and match easily occurring. They wouldn't care: function over form.
14A/4768^' indicates that this flash unit was sold complete i.e. with both body and reflector present whereas '14A/4679^' would be found on the body of a flash sold to the MOD without a reflector and '14A/4680^' would be just the reflector alone. I have a list of all of the codes somewhere but these are the numbers most relevant in this thread. I did some fairly wide research on these pieces a few years back. I also recall that only 464 (or possibly 467 - I'm fuzzy on this one) S92 units were ever made. Production started 1954 and the flash was developed for use with the camera so no MPP flash should be pre '54.
Nice acquisitions. I still own 2 MPPs myself. I let the third one go. I've never known a mix of angled and straight sidebars but if it's a military unit I can see mix and match easily occurring. They wouldn't care: function over form.
intwenothor
Well-Known Member
Yup, that's the list. Mine didn't come with a list like that but as the camera came with pretty much everything it wasn't difficult to fill the gaps. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks buddy for all your HELP
the S92 Flash would still be in my junk box without your help, now to get the camera setup and displayed
Thanks for the S92 information, the one I picked up sure had a hard life, I think it was dropped out of a military transport plane a few times lol!! but a cool piece of history I will get the camera setup and displayed soon and post photos.
The mixed Side Bars on the Clamp was a shock but as you say the military would not consider that an issue.
LOL!! thanks Chris if I have learnt one thing over the past few years NEVER try to out hunt you it will only end up in therapy lol!!
Nah, I’m nearing prop retirement. Getting close to having what I think I want and been unloading things I don’t. Still a few definite items to still pick up, but much more to get rid of, mostly MR sabers.
I dont think I have enough space in my little apartment, but once I get my displays organized I will post some photos