New recommended repairman for folders, US

[Katastrofo]

I've met on RFF, Charles Fallis, and from the pics he's sent me of his
work, I feel I can recommend him highly. He is very well-thought of on
RFF, too. I'm sending him my Bessa RF 1937 to pimp-out totally, will
post pics when I get it back.

Bill

[Attila]

Nice! I cross my fingers! Look forward your review!

[Jesito]

Thanks for the info, Bill!

Regards,

Jes.

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Attila and Jes,
He is repainting all the metal parts in high gloss black epoxy tomorrow,
and this is the leatherette I've selected for its new clothes:



I went for leatherette as it's easier to clean, will not shrink in hot/humid
climates, and he says the epoxy paint is much more durable, too. Think
it will look great. Can't wait to post pictures of the camera when I get it
back.

[bob955i]

Wow, a pimped AND slammed Bessa!!!!

Can't wait for the pix Bill.

[Katastrofo]

I'll show pix as soon as it arrives!

[bob955i]

Kewl...

[Katastrofo]

I forgot I already had this thread running. Here's a preliminary pic Charles sent. He'll remove the bubble in the front plate before sending:

[Farside]

Nice work. Mine are lucky to see a toothbrush and shoe polish.

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Dave, I think he did a good job, of course the proof is how well
it performs. He had to do some extensive work on the shutter which
should have been done before by another repairman. Looks like the
pic he took was with direct flash which reflected off the metal and leather.
All metal parts were coated in black epoxy lacquer, then baked in, much
more durable than the original finish. Hope to do some outside shots in
sunlight of the camera to give a truer idea of colors.

[Attila]

Looks really nice work, congrats!

[GrahamNR17]

That's FABULOUS! It reminds me (in a good way) of a hooker's underwear, all red and black

Errrrrrm... whatever a hooker's underwear looks like

[Attila]

Can you tell me cost Bill ? I have one camera with ugly leather on front.

[Schnauzer]

It looks really nice Bill. It will probable look even better when you get a shot of in in natural light.

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, fellas, the pic of just the leather is probably going to be what it is.
That was taken in sunlight. He charges $30 for recovering in leather or
leatherette and it is custom cut, he buys sheets not kits from the supplier.
If you want the trim done in high gloss black epoxy lacquer, that's another
$30.

[Attila]

Thanks! Nice price!

[Katastrofo]

Here are some updated photos, will be mailed tomorrow, can't wait to
try it:









He also replaced the film counter windows with new red plastic (cut out of
folder index tabs from office supply house) and the button that controls
the film window doors (fell off, lost) is now replaced, too.

[Schnauzer]

Wow! Looks great bill. It probable didn't look that good new.

[Katastrofo]

I'm very happy with the job he did. Should work fine now that the shutter
is repaired.

[Attila]

Wow! You are the MAN , saved successfully this great camera!

[Katastrofo]

Camera arrived today, here's the first pic. The front plate wrinkles I'll
have to keep ironing out but will eventually stay put, according to Charles.



Taken with my trusty Sony DSC-V1. I really like this color of leatherette.

[Schnauzer]

Looks Great Bill. Now its time to take some pictures.

[Katastrofo]

Thanks, Ron, I posted the same pic in the gallery for people to see. Yep,
need to run a roll thru it this weekend.

[Attila]

Super cool!! Do you have good tripod too ? I have two-three shitty ones , time to take a good one LOL.

[Katastrofo]

I have a couple of so-so tripods, need to get a good one, too.