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Title: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Complete)
Post by: Rafalema on May 25, 2011, 05:12:42 AM

Hello..

This is my From Replica Graflex to Luke ANH project. It will feature a Gabywan crystal chassis, assembled by me.

I received the PC-L, batteries, and other misc. electronics a while ago, today I got the chassis kit.

Specs to come:
PC-L
P4 blue/rebel cyan
Gabywan Chassis


The project where it stands now:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_4647.jpg&hash=edf5e3fc047483352e7b07c576b6129ea873eb64) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_4647.jpg)


More updates on the assembly soon..  ;)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit = BUILD LOG
Post by: Rafalema on May 25, 2011, 12:34:23 PM

Well first update, the spring-loaded blade plug!  ;D

As some of you might know, most Graflex blade plugs are held in place in the bunny ear/reflector holder ring thingy, so that when the plug is in, the bunny ears are a bit bent. (looking from the front)
And as I store all my sabers with blade plugs in (if they have) I really hated the bent bunny ears-effect.

So, what I came up with is

A TCSS 1" clear blade plug, with the graflex bulb-thingy epoxied on, with a spring, which pushes the plug so that it touches the ring but doesn't bend it.

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_4648.jpg&hash=f7be9840ad8ec3a153394cfdac63009cf2c7c95c) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_4648.jpg)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit = BUILD LOG
Post by: Scorpion on May 25, 2011, 12:56:59 PM

will that not want to scratch or damage the led lens?

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit = BUILD LOG
Post by: Rafalema on May 26, 2011, 04:36:39 AM

I thought of that, but the spring is plastic  ;)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: Rafalema on May 26, 2011, 10:19:29 AM

I have the chassis almost done, I still need to get a rivet gun and do the electronics.


Here's the crystal wrapped
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_4650.jpg&hash=2164d21eb897639abc58e30534605735d08b32ac) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_4650.jpg)

And here's the tactile switch set up
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_4651.jpg&hash=50bb9afb7ee20d2d1d29e4327193eb998b6ff9cf) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_4651.jpg)


Next up is the chassis assembly and electronics  ;)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: IndustrialAction on May 26, 2011, 11:16:15 AM

Is that a Parks Graflex? Are you using the TCSS blade holder or the one from The Graflex Shop?

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: Gabywan on May 26, 2011, 11:21:32 AM

Quote from: IndustrialAction on May 26, 2011, 11:16:15 AM

Is that a Parks Graflex? Are you using the TCSS blade holder or the one from The Graflex Shop?

Graflex shop my friend! ;)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: Rafalema on May 26, 2011, 11:22:17 AM

Gaby is correct. That's a TGS BH.

About the flashgun itself, I'm not sure  :-\

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: IndustrialAction on May 26, 2011, 11:24:54 AM

Good stuff. 1" or 3/4"? I'm leaning towards the 1" because it is shorter in the hilt.

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: Rafalema on May 26, 2011, 11:27:30 AM

1"  ;)


EDIT:  Here's a crystal lit up pic  :D :D

(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_4653.jpg&hash=65411e8310dee48762d3d7b791f94a02af7dc50c) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_4653.jpg)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: LUKE SKYWALKER on May 26, 2011, 12:11:55 PM

those are very cool brass pins connected to the crystal mount, are they coming with Gabywans chassis?

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: Rafalema on May 26, 2011, 12:12:39 PM

I love 'em too, and yup, they're included  :)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Crystal wrap and tactile)
Post by: LUKE SKYWALKER on May 26, 2011, 12:15:33 PM

i thought so, great work Gabywan!!! :) can't wait for mine ;-)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Rivetgun)
Post by: Rafalema on May 28, 2011, 09:06:35 AM

Not a big update..

bought the rivet gun/pliers today,
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMAG0436.jpg&hash=224d833e8fab2c3e71235671315be43ab09ad697) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMAG0436.jpg)

Paid 15 $ for that set  :)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Rivetgun)
Post by: Skottsaber on May 28, 2011, 09:24:22 AM

Looking awesome, Raf!
Is the rivet gun for the chassis?

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Rivetgun)
Post by: Rafalema on May 28, 2011, 09:28:00 AM

Yup, I'll take some pics and explain once I get home  ;)

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Chassis Assembly)
Post by: Rafalema on May 29, 2011, 10:04:05 AM

Well, today was the chassis assembly day..

PIC RAMPAGE!!!!!1!11!!!

Here's the PC-L next to it's new home. The kit had some (possibly?) extra 1/6-of-a-disk disks, so I cut the soundboard holding tube to fit an extra one, adding stability.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_9.jpg&hash=59bd6317b2e39466b0d1c2e2d04ddd418fb875a1) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=9.jpg)

Test fit
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_10.jpg&hash=e5e8c47995363e2c2212483da458162d45dfdfa9) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=10.jpg)

Bladeholde wiring
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_11.jpg&hash=619cb83877027f091eb0c99e4e45f875311d18ed) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=11.jpg)

Ready for the rivet gun!
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_12.jpg&hash=11c24f0f453f5ab24425f8b0e0d4b1f69b1d41a7) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=12.jpg)

After the rivet gun. Riveting the end of a tube with a screw in the other end makes it easier to control the tightness and disassembly.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_14.jpg&hash=a168a75fa87a56db8530fa0034e951d31c0e7f94) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=14.jpg)

Current state
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_15.jpg&hash=681170136125bcb6e35068c8eeae8613e86b215a) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=15.jpg)

Starting the PC-L Wiring
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_16.jpg&hash=ccda38f7bf14aefcea8b5bed683301d0f3f9f872) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=16.jpg)

Epoxy'ing the speaker holder together (Epoxy was included in the kit, thanks Gaby!  ;))
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_17.jpg&hash=94a2c23826ebaa1fd6805dd84fc73d1061344033) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=17.jpg)

The chassis secured momentarily into the hilt
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_18.jpg&hash=5418c1e7e84961cec3fc9fd2563d74eaa010fa0d) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=18.jpg)

A closeup: (This thing looks better than I could possibly have imagined  ;D ;D)
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_19.jpg&hash=34f85e0f7f6f2d2496f54eb40b720d037ca6bec2) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=19.jpg)

And with the BK4 on da LEGO stand
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_20.jpg&hash=01fb7c8ff9c484c505d494cd9644b597e6390be0) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=20.jpg)

Unfortunately, no lit-up pics for the present time, I'm experiencing some problems with the lower crystal LED, and I managed to bridge some pads again  ::) *sigh*

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Done)
Post by: Rafalema on May 30, 2011, 04:14:05 AM

Hello..

I managed to unsolder the bridges, and the PC works perfectly again  ;)

I also rewired the lower accent LED.

The LED in the pics is a Lux Rebel Cyan, which is plenty bright but looks too greenish for me. That will be replaced with either a P4 blue or a Cyan BIN 1.
Another thing for the chassis is to get some copper wire and do some cool wrapping, and maybe some mesh if I can find  :)

The red button is the activation, and there is no aux button.

I present to you, my Graflex ANH, as it stands now.

Opened up
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1776.jpg&hash=475ece944c7482de25dacc0b961857074b3d2dcb) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1776.jpg)

Crystal Chamber
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1777.jpg&hash=bb7f3fd61ccabeea49096530bb626f827fc89a4b) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1777.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1778.jpg&hash=678e32a1d0b2f6dd074e1ffa8722164987791689) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1778.jpg)

And lit-up:
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1779.jpg&hash=7e417543d975ab8afd7e8fbc15a6ede4f8f0efa8) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1779.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1784.jpg&hash=18fdef3ad96dfef8c6cf2ab8bd3e0847154db273) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1784.jpg)

Lit up without the blade plug, you can see the glass eye have some glow under it and lit up with the blade plug
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1780.jpg&hash=afeee90bd36715c923f2f040b9419ec5c355ba8d) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1780.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1787.jpg&hash=72f43cd3211230b0c05af5a6460c6dc7fe976f64) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1787.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1783.jpg&hash=88576d3efaa6b1cff4ff1cd0d1037f526309d20f) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1783.jpg)

Opened up lit/unlit
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1781.jpg&hash=0b19980cfff3d3fd176ee310d966b0a15facff2c) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1781.jpg)(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1782.jpg&hash=fcb125ea6ea84d3ed161b54094d63f9c0e20ece7) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1782.jpg)

Closed, with blade
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1785.jpg&hash=f26fdbea0080605c2f09bca5d91a721dd1a2af7b) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1785.jpg)

With blade, opened up
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi942.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad268%2FRafalema%2FGraflex%2520Build%2Fth_IMG_1786.jpg&hash=8c7aa9c16457a2f5d945f48b1d6634d7f9bfaa10) (http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad268/Rafalema/Graflex%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_1786.jpg)


Thanks for looking!

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Complete)
Post by: SgtBatten on May 30, 2011, 04:43:12 AM

amazing pictures mate.

congrats.

and yes, that led does look very green.
ahh well.
means more time you get to spend working on it and more love you put into it.

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Complete)
Post by: Scorpion on May 30, 2011, 04:56:11 AM

looking great mate

i like to see other gabbywan chassis it gives me an idea of how mine will look when its finished..

mines a chrome plated graflex with a gabbywan gold chassis and will be getting a petit crouton wired in
eventually gonna be an anakin graflex

Title: Re: ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Complete)
Post by: Rafalema on May 30, 2011, 06:04:44 AM

Quote from: darthsteve on May 30, 2011, 04:56:11 AM

mines a chrome plated graflex with a gabbywan gold chassis and will be getting a petit crouton wired in
eventually gonna be an anakin graflex

Sounds great! I'll be waiting  ;) ;D