That is a very nice replica and I know it is screen accurate but I like the ones that are Star wars universe accurate because the only reason that the strips are unequally spaced is because they weren't able to glue them on perfectly spaced
You are correct, however this was the best option we could find for my client at the time. It is slightly inaccurate but it makes this particular prop set apart and unique. :)
@@irondestinyprops I understand. I got lucky and had bought 2 Exactra's. I wound up with a clear and a frosted. I was just checking to make sure it is in fact clear on this saber. GREAT job BTW!
The original prop had a piece of chrome tape surrounding the "Graflex" word around the clamp. The prop maker said that it wasn't visible or noticeable on camera but it surely was to the naked eye.
That detail is not accurate to this particular prop. The chrome tape on the clamp is accurate to the ESB version which you will notice in my other videos.
Amazing. I am having trouble putting the Electra bubble strip into the clamp. The clamp seems too small or the strip is too big. Should I file down the sides of the strip? Would that ruin the originality?
Filing it down a little on the edges should be fine, just don't get too carried away. :) Test fit regularly so you don't sand too far and make it loose when you tighten down the clamp.
you just earned yourself your 100th subscriber :) seriously man, you deserve a lot more subs, which I'm sure you will get at some point. Also, you should work on Anakin's saber from ROTS. It's personally my favorite version of the graflex!
Hello, Thank you for this wonderful video.. truly a fine piece of work!! Forgive me if this question has been over done: The grips: when I was just a padawan, I remember reading somewhere the original ANH Skywalker grips were made from windshield wiper blades, I don't recall what from but, I thought they were old military vehicle blades, European if I remember correctly, I have seen some comments of German Tanks or MG cars (British) , but I honestly can't remember what was said at the time, or even where I saw it, but it was before the internet, so likely a book, magazine, or maybe even something from a Sci-fi convention. Alternatively, I have more recently seen many adamant discussions claiming they are "T-track" or weather stripping, or possibly some drawer or sliding glass doors accessory. Unfortunately, no one has backed up their opinion with any actual evidence either way. Do you, or any viewer have actual references, links, pictures, real evidence that confirm what was originally used on the ANH version like this one in your video? I am not interested in more "opinions" or any debating or arguing, I am simply looking for the truth, whatever that may be, with supporting facts and references. After that, other sources fir suitable replicas are fine and probably appreciated by future readers as well! To any who assist me in this quest, my thanks in advance. May the Force be with you and may you all live long and prosper!
Many of your questions have long since been solved/disproven and the parts I use in my replicas have been discussed with various evidence and photos of the original props on the RPF. There are countless prop discussions on that forum, and it is a wealth of knowledge. Born from the RPF research, you would also benefit from checking out the lightsaber guide book at WannaWanga.com.
@@irondestinyprops Thank you - I am aware there has been a plethora of discussion about the grips. I m a member of RPF but was not able to find anything specifically proving or naming sources or what-not to settle once and for all for certain what was really used. And as is true with many of the forums - Pictures and links to pictures or other sources don't always work in the beginning let alone once the thread is old. Thank you for the link to WannaWanga - a neat site to be sure and nice looking parts. My personal issue with the whole idea of T-track (and I could be wrong - hence my search for actual facts) is that hard plastic or metal or whatever do not make for a comfortable grip. But rubber by its very nature would be much more comfortable to hold and far more practical for non-slip. So to me it just doesn't make sense to use anything but Rubber or foam maybe but that's not eve part of the equation. So while I am not in any way saying you are wrong - I would just like to see some evidence to support it other than popular opinion. Either way - thank you for your reply! And May the Force be with you.... Always.
@@knight1705d I would encourage you to look harder on the RPF. I started an official discussion thread on this particular prop. If you take the time to dig, you will find what you seek. The WW lightsaber guide book is a good start and the data there is reliable and backed up by countless years of discussion and dissecting legitimate reference photos of the original props. Regarding grips, Roger Christian, the original builder of this prop, was primarily concerned with constructing a hilt that "looked" like the Excalibur that fit the world Lucas had created. He was not concerned with what "felt" comfortable. For some of the stunt bladed lightsabers, the prop department did use softer materials when Hamill complained a time or two about discomfort (I believe during filming ESB). Again, the proof is all there in the lightsaber guidebook, the RPF and my thread there. Reference photos of the original props are invaluable if one is trying to construct a prop that is truly accurate to the original, on-screen props.
New subscriber. What type of glue did you use for the d-ring and rivets? Got a graflexni converted 20 years ago I will be doing accuracy mods. Have a original Exactra 20 call bubbles, and original, I was told 15 years t-track I never put on. Will be using wanna wangas specs for the grips and look at what you did as well. The bad thing was we never knew the d-ring. Which now is wrong and I cannot use wangas unless I find a genuine bottom or use a replica bottom as it will reveal the bottom hole of the old d-ring. BTW nicely done!
I attached the clip with E6000. It's a great glue product. The WW dual rivet clip is the most accurate we currently have to what was used on the screen used hilt, unless you would prefer to make your own aluminum clip.
You have to like twist and push in, kinda like a medicine bottle cap. If you look at the inside of the flash as you're trying to remove the clamp, you'll see the path you have to move the clamp to get it off. It might help.
If you wouldn’t mind taking the time to answer this question, I’d really appreciate it: If I’m looking for a prop/toy lightsaber (w light up blade, and sound fonts,) that has the most accurate on-screen replica hilt, would I be looking at building one myself, or is there a company that makes them preassembled?
I believe Master Replicas makes them, but they aren't very good quality. You would be better served becoming a member of The Vault and Saber Services Review groups on Facebook and do your research to get a good quality Proffie or CFX installed saber hilt by one of the installers listed there.
@@irondestinyprops I should specify that I’m specifically looking for the closest anakin/Luke lightsaber: I want one that lights up with the sound fonts, but would also be almost indistinguishable from a real graflex lightsaber build. Thanks for your response, and merry Christmas! May the force be with you!
That is a very nice replica and I know it is screen accurate but I like the ones that are Star wars universe accurate because the only reason that the strips are unequally spaced is because they weren't able to glue them on perfectly spaced
Great job my grandfather had that 1947 graphite flashlight bulb camera. I used play with. Who you figure it would be in a syfy movie.
why are you so underrated , your channel is great
Great video!! I have just just ordered the replica parts to build this version...cant wait!!!
Thanks! That's wonderful, what vendor did you go with for the hilt or is it a vintage?
What places did you order the parts, please?
Incredible!
Thanks!
Your level of accuracy is unreal, once again, well done!
Thanks, Rui.
@@irondestinyprops Cost for same unit ?
@@danbigboss6484 Feel free to PM me on Facebook or Instagram so we can discuss.
U did an amazing video, good job!!
I thought the bubble strip is 100% clear on Luke ANH, not the 'frosted' base as shown?
You are correct, however this was the best option we could find for my client at the time. It is slightly inaccurate but it makes this particular prop set apart and unique. :)
@@irondestinyprops I understand. I got lucky and had bought 2 Exactra's. I wound up with a clear and a frosted. I was just checking to make sure it is in fact clear on this saber. GREAT job BTW!
The original prop had a piece of chrome tape surrounding the "Graflex" word around the clamp. The prop maker said that it wasn't visible or noticeable on camera but it surely was to the naked eye.
That detail is not accurate to this particular prop. The chrome tape on the clamp is accurate to the ESB version which you will notice in my other videos.
“Your father’s lightsaber.”
"He murdered 30 children with it"
"I call her... children slayer."
Amazing. I am having trouble putting the Electra bubble strip into the clamp. The clamp seems too small or the strip is too big. Should I file down the sides of the strip? Would that ruin the originality?
Filing it down a little on the edges should be fine, just don't get too carried away. :) Test fit regularly so you don't sand too far and make it loose when you tighten down the clamp.
That one dislike is from Darth Vader
you just earned yourself your 100th subscriber :)
seriously man, you deserve a lot more subs, which I'm sure you will get at some point.
Also, you should work on Anakin's saber from ROTS. It's personally my favorite version of the graflex!
Thank you for your kind remarks and subscription! Hopefully I will get the chance to do an Anakin ROTS hilt some day.
amazing mate !!! but what's the diference between the replica and the vintage and where can i buy a vintage
Hello,
Thank you for this wonderful video.. truly a fine piece of work!!
Forgive me if this question has been over done: The grips: when I was just a padawan, I remember reading somewhere the original ANH Skywalker grips were made from windshield wiper blades, I don't recall what from but, I thought they were old military vehicle blades, European if I remember correctly, I have seen some comments of German Tanks or MG cars (British) , but I honestly can't remember what was said at the time, or even where I saw it, but it was before the internet, so likely a book, magazine, or maybe even something from a Sci-fi convention.
Alternatively, I have more recently seen many adamant discussions claiming they are "T-track" or weather stripping, or possibly some drawer or sliding glass doors accessory.
Unfortunately, no one has backed up their opinion with any actual evidence either way.
Do you, or any viewer have actual references, links, pictures, real evidence that confirm what was originally used on the ANH version like this one in your video?
I am not interested in more "opinions" or any debating or arguing, I am simply looking for the truth, whatever that may be, with supporting facts and references. After that, other sources fir suitable replicas are fine and probably appreciated by future readers as well!
To any who assist me in this quest, my thanks in advance. May the Force be with you and may you all live long and prosper!
Many of your questions have long since been solved/disproven and the parts I use in my replicas have been discussed with various evidence and photos of the original props on the RPF. There are countless prop discussions on that forum, and it is a wealth of knowledge. Born from the RPF research, you would also benefit from checking out the lightsaber guide book at WannaWanga.com.
@@irondestinyprops Thank you - I am aware there has been a plethora of discussion about the grips.
I m a member of RPF but was not able to find anything specifically proving or naming sources or what-not to settle once and for all for certain what was really used. And as is true with many of the forums - Pictures and links to pictures or other sources don't always work in the beginning let alone once the thread is old.
Thank you for the link to WannaWanga - a neat site to be sure and nice looking parts.
My personal issue with the whole idea of T-track (and I could be wrong - hence my search for actual facts) is that hard plastic or metal or whatever do not make for a comfortable grip. But rubber by its very nature would be much more comfortable to hold and far more practical for non-slip. So to me it just doesn't make sense to use anything but Rubber or foam maybe but that's not eve part of the equation.
So while I am not in any way saying you are wrong - I would just like to see some evidence to support it other than popular opinion.
Either way - thank you for your reply!
And May the Force be with you.... Always.
@@knight1705d I would encourage you to look harder on the RPF. I started an official discussion thread on this particular prop. If you take the time to dig, you will find what you seek. The WW lightsaber guide book is a good start and the data there is reliable and backed up by countless years of discussion and dissecting legitimate reference photos of the original props.
Regarding grips, Roger Christian, the original builder of this prop, was primarily concerned with constructing a hilt that "looked" like the Excalibur that fit the world Lucas had created. He was not concerned with what "felt" comfortable. For some of the stunt bladed lightsabers, the prop department did use softer materials when Hamill complained a time or two about discomfort (I believe during filming ESB). Again, the proof is all there in the lightsaber guidebook, the RPF and my thread there. Reference photos of the original props are invaluable if one is trying to construct a prop that is truly accurate to the original, on-screen props.
New subscriber. What type of glue did you use for the d-ring and rivets? Got a graflexni converted 20 years ago I will be doing accuracy mods. Have a original Exactra 20 call bubbles, and original, I was told 15 years t-track I never put on. Will be using wanna wangas specs for the grips and look at what you did as well. The bad thing was we never knew the d-ring. Which now is wrong and I cannot use wangas unless I find a genuine bottom or use a replica bottom as it will reveal the bottom hole of the old d-ring.
BTW nicely done!
I attached the clip with E6000. It's a great glue product. The WW dual rivet clip is the most accurate we currently have to what was used on the screen used hilt, unless you would prefer to make your own aluminum clip.
I got a WW.thanks!
can you show me a video how to remove the clamp
You have to like twist and push in, kinda like a medicine bottle cap. If you look at the inside of the flash as you're trying to remove the clamp, you'll see the path you have to move the clamp to get it off. It might help.
Do you take commissions ?
If you wouldn’t mind taking the time to answer this question, I’d really appreciate it:
If I’m looking for a prop/toy lightsaber (w light up blade, and sound fonts,) that has the most accurate on-screen replica hilt, would I be looking at building one myself, or is there a company that makes them preassembled?
I believe Master Replicas makes them, but they aren't very good quality. You would be better served becoming a member of The Vault and Saber Services Review groups on Facebook and do your research to get a good quality Proffie or CFX installed saber hilt by one of the installers listed there.
@@irondestinyprops I should specify that I’m specifically looking for the closest anakin/Luke lightsaber: I want one that lights up with the sound fonts, but would also be almost indistinguishable from a real graflex lightsaber build.
Thanks for your response, and merry Christmas! May the force be with you!
Whats the diffrence between folmer and standard someone please help me
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