That looks really good!
WannaWanga ANH Graflex Configuration
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That looks really good!
Drew Baker
Sr Member
Would that make the thin-lipped Folmer with patent version the rarest variant, and thus best for the hero?
I would say the Elstree saber doesn't have a thick lip -- maybe not as thin as teecrooz's above, but certainly not the fullness and depth of an Inc-style bottom. Same with the Skywalker Ranch Graflex (though I can't find Gino's close up of the endcap with the patent stamp off hand, I think this shot still shows the thin lip).
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DFC Props
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You are right... I'll just go for it! And yes, I bought it already weathered... sitting in someone's garage most likely.
Daaammnn that's clean, I stand corrected
Hahah that was goodWould that make the thin-lipped Folmer with patent version the rarest variant, and thus best for the hero?
I would say the Elstree saber doesn't have a thick lip -- maybe not as thin as teecrooz's above, but certainly not the fullness and depth of an Inc-style bottom. Same with the Skywalker Ranch Graflex (though I can't find Gino's close up of the endcap with the patent stamp off hand, I think this shot still shows the thin lip).
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Damn I honestly never noticed that on the ranch, yeah I'd say the Elstree is a nice medium
Davy Jones
Sr Member
I still love how we went from 1 rivet for many years and then suddenly to 2, then 4, finally 6!
I think that looks pretty typical of the Folmer Patent/Late Folmer style (at least it matches the ones I have).
Drew Baker
Sr Member
Here are two mediums, a thin, and a thick (L to R). Of course an ANH clip won't quite cover the existing holes. Curses!
Jedi Reali
Sr Member
I drilled my first Graflex 20 years ago, just like the second one in Drew's pic above. And that is why I'll never drill another Graflex again. Even though we know more now than we did then, it's not like the ROTJ Vader or the Luke V2 where these props have come to light. The ANH Hero Graflex (or ESB Hero for that matter) may still come to light one day and further surprise us. Until then I'll stick to gluing severed rivet heads and no one will know the difference.
this should be a sticky! great example of the thick and thins!
Those are fantastic, we should update the list of Graflex variations!
As far as I know there's always small variations on bottom lengths. No CNC in the old days!
I first cut mine vertical with a small exacto hobby saw about 1mm longer than specified, I then used a small file to slowly shorten to the correct length and get the angle/curvature I wanted. Don’t stress too much, you have to remember that the original prop guys probably spent 10 seconds per grip doing it by eyeball and clearly didn’t care if they were all the same. I was going for unevenness and a rough cut look.
malibusteve
New Member
i just recently started my build. I have access to a pedestal mount belt sander where I can adjust the angle. so far so good
