Julien’s Upcoming Hero Phaser & Communicator Auction

[phez]

As if this is not already the most awesome phaser ever, compare some of the landmarks to this one .

 

[Leinads]

It sure feels like a great time to be alive in this business and hobby. I think this reset was needed on so many levels.

 

[Chrisisall]

It sure feels like a great time to be alive in this business and hobby. I think this reset was needed on so many levels.

Does this mean I have to make another hero replica?

 

[asalaw]

Y'know, ever since TOS was released in HD, I've not been entirely convinced that the early phaser handles were white. Possibly more of a very light gray.

You're probably right. Light gray would read white under the lights.

 

[Leinads]

Does this mean I have to make another hero replica?

Damn straight!

 

[AdmiralBaxter]

Does this mean I have to make another hero replica?

Wait your complaining about building replicas?

 

[Chrisisall]

Wait your complaining about building replicas?

I can't un-see my mistakes now. It's an obsession. One that can blind me to far more immediate & critical responsibilities....

 

[AdmiralBaxter]

I can't un-see my mistakes now. It's an obsession. One that can blind me to far more immediate & critical responsibilities....

I'll stick to Tricorders lol

 

[feek61]

FWIW, some of the circled areas have to be seen in specific lighting but they're all there.John might have put the battery cover on backwards because those dimples are quite prominent.
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Nice to see you chime in!!! Great photo!!

 

[Tosfan1]

Sounds about right.

John’s approach on the p1 sounds like a cleaner and more secure way to attach the side rails, while not being consistent with the Jein and Finney, no?

 

[asalaw]

John’s approach on the p1 sounds like a cleaner and more secure way to attach the side rails, while not being consistent with the Jein and Finney, no?

On the other hand, from the two genuine phasers we've seen, Wah's method has held up for nearly 60 years.

 

[Chrisisall]

John’s approach on the p1 sounds like a cleaner and more secure way to attach the side rails, while not being consistent with the Jein and Finney, no?

My thing is if it looks correct & doesn't fall apart, that's all that matters.

 

[Leinads]

There were just 4 correct? If we consider the two heroes that are now “verified”—the Jein and the one offered here by the Japanese collector—that leaves just two remaining, if we discount the previous ‘suspect’ auction. That unfortunately still leaves room for a lot of future monkey business. Hopefully this ups the bar of scrutiny.

 

[feek61]

Yes, 4 heroes. 2 down, two to go!

 

[AdmiralBaxter]

My thing is if it looks correct & doesn't fall apart, that's all that matters.

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish:

IF you want something that looks good visually while not done accurately any number of methods could be employed.

IF you're trying to do something historically accurate then there's only one option.

Then there are folks like me who build because we love what we attempt to recreate and it's the love that's put into the build that matters most.

 

[asalaw]

My thing is if it looks correct & doesn't fall apart, that's all that matters.

On the other other hand, there's what the very first art director I ever worked for, at the tender age of 19, told me: "If it's finished, it's beautiful."

 

[Gregatron]

John’s approach on the p1 sounds like a cleaner and more secure way to attach the side rails, while not being consistent with the Jein and Finney, no?

For the purpose of a personal build or a prop kit, Long's method is definitely more secure. It allows for three gluing surfaces (top, front, rear) on each rail instead of just one, along with the shell itself friction-gripping the rails in place.

That said, Wah's rails have stayed in place on the two surviving heroes for nearly 60 years. The only glue which appears to have failed is on the TMOST P1 plexiglass meter. Not too shabby.

 

[Leinads]

Yes, 4 heroes. 2 down, two to go!

hold on kids

 

[asalaw]

For the purpose of a personal build or a prop kit, Long's method is definitely more secure. It allows for three gluing surfaces (top, front, rear) on each rails instead of just one, along with the shell itself friction-gripping the rails in place.

That said, Wah's rails have stayed in place on the two surviving heroes for nearly 60 years. The only glue which appears to have failed is on the TMOST P1 plexiglass meter. Not too shabby.

It's also a handy tell to spot a replica with.

 

[Gregatron]

It's also a handy tell to spot a replica with.

That was one of the first details I looked at when the 2021 forgery came onto the scene. We had the Jein hero as a reference, with its single plant-on rail, and Velcro on the other side. That gave us a basis for the construction technique used on the other heroes.

This second phaser now confirms it.

The problem is that future forgeries may well take this into account. Which is why we need to be vigilant.