My Flashtube Ebay Score

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Hey ALL,

I just scored this offa ebay. Its the 2 cell Graflex Jr.

Just quick questions for the ESB blaster pro's.......
I was curious to know how much of the tube is sticking out of the blaster?
I tried a search, but didnt find what I was looking for. Any help would be GR8

and whats the best way to clean up aluminum ? I was thinking steel wool ????

thanks for the help

DPR

 

[AFettFullofDollars]

THAT IS TOTALLY WICKED!

 

[obi sean kenobi]

Isnt that the Holiday Special saber? The Graflite?
OSK

 

[BobaFettSlave1]

i was under the impression that the esb tube was a MPP or Heiland flash tube. but that looks pretty close too.

 

[Jango Fett Jr]

I think you're right Sean, looks like the same one.
The ESB blaster used an MPP tube, not a Graflex or Heilend.

 

[DreadPirateRoberts]

The ESB blaster used an MPP tube, not a Graflex or Heilend.

yeah I know its not either MPP or Heilend, but for 9$ you cant go wrong
and it looks pretty dang close, just not as purty.
anyhoo, any help with my question would be GR8, I would like to know where to hack this thing up

DPR

 

[BobaFettSlave1]

about 5 1/2 inches is where i cut my heiland. i can post pics if you want

 

[DreadPirateRoberts]

sure thatll be cool



thanks

DPR

 

[BobaN00b]

Not my image, hope John doesn't mind the post here, but this is what I think you are looking for.

 

[DreadPirateRoberts]

yup , looks damn good to me

DPR

 

[HeadlessHunter]

Steel wool will clean up the metal but it wont make it a chrome type finish if thats what your after, hope it helps.

 

[Got Maul]

I can't believe how much the market has changed since the advent of replica graflexes and MPP's- I remember when 2 cells were a dime a dozen

Biggest piece of advice is to wait for Episode III dvd release- you will see popularity go up again and more of these flashes coming out of woodwork.

 

[pennywise]

You can polish it on a buffing wheel with a rubbing compound with a super fine abrasive and also maybe try using "Mothers" wheel polish to get a chrome-like finish. You will however have to clear coat it other wise it will get dull again.