I plan on getting one of Roman's replicas to do my TFA saber and I've heard those won't be available until probably June so I have no problem waiting. The bluray will be out soon enough so plenty of time to nail down the finer details.
TFA Graflex Research (That's a Graflex, right? Force Awakens teaser trailer #2)
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CJKent
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This is awesome. Would love to get a brushed version if they are made available.
Polygon
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So I got bitten by the TFA bug and started working on a Graflex. As I was lurking this thread I came across the wonderful veneer made by our very own @E Williams. After ogling his work I sent a PM asking if he planned on producing any for forum members. To my surprise he offered to send me two to test out for free (trust me I tried to offer money but he declined)!!! What a thrill. I received them yesterday but didn't get around to adding them to my build until tonight. They look flawless! Exactly like they do in all of the photos even down to the darker color. The only thing of note is that they aren't as thick as some of the ones in the photos. I presume that they used an actual metal veneer but it could be a trick of the eye.
I've taken this moment to give a sneak peak at the crystal chamber I'm building. Eagle eyed RPF members will notice that the clamp is flipped upside down because I'm going to screw it to the bottom of the 3Cell so I get more reveal when removing the cover. I know I know... for shame. Well I'm planning on making it 96% movie accurate. I even purchased some original t-tracks from the junkyard a few weeks back and am debating adding them.
Thank you so much E.Williams. It's a magnificent part and it fits like a charm. I'm sending you a PM with my comments which are basically, "this is perfect!". I might create a thread on my build when it's all done if it doesn't blow up in my face. I hope it doesn't explode.
edit (PS): Still debating whether to go with the gap on the t-tracks or not. I feel like gaps will give the saber a more svelte look... decisions decisions
I've taken this moment to give a sneak peak at the crystal chamber I'm building. Eagle eyed RPF members will notice that the clamp is flipped upside down because I'm going to screw it to the bottom of the 3Cell so I get more reveal when removing the cover. I know I know... for shame. Well I'm planning on making it 96% movie accurate. I even purchased some original t-tracks from the junkyard a few weeks back and am debating adding them.
Thank you so much E.Williams. It's a magnificent part and it fits like a charm. I'm sending you a PM with my comments which are basically, "this is perfect!". I might create a thread on my build when it's all done if it doesn't blow up in my face. I hope it doesn't explode.
edit (PS): Still debating whether to go with the gap on the t-tracks or not. I feel like gaps will give the saber a more svelte look... decisions decisions
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Polygon
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The thin trace lines do not appear to be thin enough to be TFA and are not off center, but looks like a possible match to the ESB v2 clamp card. Compare to Slothfurnace's recent replicas.
On second thought the thin traces on his V2 are thin as well so it's hard to say for sure without knowing the dimensions.
On second thought the thin traces on his V2 are thin as well so it's hard to say for sure without knowing the dimensions.
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Darth Lars
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"ESB v2"? :confused
Handy Solo
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I vote for etched lines with brushed finish. That being said, waiting for the blu ray wouldn't be a bad idea.
Coming from a card guy, those are close but not a match. The thick plug leads are too thin, and the thin traces are too thick. Wrong shape all around, keep searching!
I did recently find a match, but I sold it to a member. If hes comfortable talking about it, we can share
I did recently find a match, but I sold it to a member. If hes comfortable talking about it, we can share
If new evidence of more accurate layouts are found, I will not hesitate to update my card layouts and get a new batch ordered. Just throwing that out there.
Polygon
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Sloth's current V2 cards have the ESB pattern on the opposite side. It probably would have been less confusing to call it his V2/ESB card.
Well, I have two cards. One ROTJV2 on one side, with the squared thick trace ESB on the other side. The other, newer card has the TFA layout on one side, and the "ESBV2" layout on the other side. That one has the rounded thicker traces. I only put that on there since I've had requests for it.
Eventually, to save confusion, I might put both ESB layouts on one card, and move the ROTJV2 and TFA layouts together.
Ah. sorry. Thanks for clearing that up. Yeah, my Graflex conversion will be an ESB, so having both options on one card would be great.
Verminaard510
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I personally like your choice to have ESB\TFA front and back, you have every thing you need card wise for a conversion.
Unfortunately no one can really tell anything from blurry screen caps like those. The Blu-Ray will reveal all soon.
That looks amazing, Roy. I'll be picking one up with an edge connector as soon as it's available. I actually like the cut grooves--it adds a lot of definition. I also don't mind doing the brushing myself--If you decide NOT to produce these and end up having samples leftover, let me know! I'd rather have the cut grooves anyway.
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