ANH Graflex + Gabywan Chassis kit BUILD LOG (Up. Almost Complete)

[Rafalema]

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:



More updates on the assembly soon..  ;)

[Rafalema]

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.

[Scorpion]

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

[Rafalema]

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

[Rafalema]

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


Here's the crystal wrapped


And here's the tactile switch set up



Next up is the chassis assembly and electronics  ;)

[IndustrialAction]

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

[Gabywan]

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

Graflex shop my friend! ;)

[Rafalema]

Gaby is correct. That's a TGS BH.

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

[IndustrialAction]

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

[Rafalema]

1"  ;)


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

[LUKE SKYWALKER]

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

[Rafalema]

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

[LUKE SKYWALKER]

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

[Rafalema]

Not a big update..

bought the rivet gun/pliers today,


Paid 15 $ for that set  :)

[Skottsaber]

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