A Lost hour or two in the workshop

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LNR
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A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by LNR » Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:56 am

I've mentioned before, some days I want something simple to build without too much thought.
So some small pieces of shaped timber and wire, bottom of .22 casing for a lense.
Old Plate Camera Model 1.JPG
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Silver solder some brass rod and sheet together for strength.
Old Plate Camera Model 2.JPG
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Paint an appropriate timber colour.
Old Plate Camera Model 3.JPG
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Attach two items together.
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And say "CHEESE".
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Final results in "Scenery"
Grant.

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Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by philipy » Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:09 am

Fantastic!
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Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by FWLR » Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:10 am

Brilliant.... :thumbright:

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Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:26 am

That's just wonderful, looks absolutely authentic.
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?

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Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by Jimmyb » Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:54 pm

Great piece of craftsmanship :D

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Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Post by EiSvIn » Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:30 pm

I have been away from this forum for a while, and i come back and find this jewel! Outstanding piece of work!

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