Mystery Graflex

[wyaywya]

RPF!
I found this at a vintage shop for $25 and I of course couldn't help myself. However, I can't find out what this actually is. It has a support clamp and my google searches have shown me some Graflite style ones (like the holiday special saber) but I can't find any with the classic Graflex look. If anyone can help me find out what exactly this I'd love to know. It's a great collection piece and I'm very excited to have it.

 

[Captain Dunsel]

I believe that’s referred to as a “slave unit” flash.

 

[wyaywya]

I believe that’s referred to as a “slave unit” flash.

Thank you! That's super cool. Looks like I got a pretty decent deal.

 

[AnubisGuard]

If you're interested in using it in a replica, it was used in the Gary Kurtz Vader stunt saber:

Tom's: Gary Kurtz Darth Vader Stunt Lightsaber

I'm about to start my third Strobonar saber and I do agree that it does look like the shroud was intentionally cut down. I think it might have been a bit too intrusive when left uncut.

www.therpf.com

AFAIK, it's never seen on-screen but since it came from Kurtz, it's possible it was production-made.

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

Nice score!!

In my opinion, $25 is the CORRECT price for these. For some reason ebay and the RPF seem to think these should be $75-$125 each but the ACTUAL, CORRECT price for these is $25. Anything higher than $25 and I believe you’ve getting fleeced.

 

[wyaywya]

If you're interested in using it in a replica, it was used in the Gary Kurtz Vader stunt saber:

Tom's: Gary Kurtz Darth Vader Stunt Lightsaber

I'm about to start my third Strobonar saber and I do agree that it does look like the shroud was intentionally cut down. I think it might have been a bit too intrusive when left uncut.

www.therpf.com

AFAIK, it's ever seen on-screen but since it came from Kurtz, it's possible it was production-made.

That's fascinating. Cool to know this piece is part of saber history in some way!

 

[Halliwax]

Wicked good price

 

[thd9791]

lol oh my old thread! I'm of the opinion now they cut a telegraph graflex down for that Kurtz Vader saber.

Still though, running a slave flash unit down to the threaded endcap of the honeywell flash was SO satisfying. It looks so cool! And all I needed was a cylinder of some kind to center the rod

these slave flashes are pretty awesome, and if you don't make a custom saber with it, keep it for the socket, bulb ring and stuff if you get any other flashes with broken parts.