Re: A "Beauty" of a story...

well that happens and I must admit I was rather curious about things at that 
age too and took many things apart which did not alway survive intact either. I 
think I would contact cameraleather.com and find some suitable material to 
replace some of the vulcanite panels. Damage has already been done and you will 
not destroy value by replacing that which is already distroyed. Unless, of 
course you want the reminder of what you did to that very rare camera as a 
Young lad.  ;-)

Dave
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Young 
  To: leica@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:43 AM
  Subject: Re: A "Beauty" of a story...


  Dave Saalsaa wrote:


    David, this is a great story and I am happy that your "Beauty" is in your 
possession and of rare value.  It is a beautiful camera to boot and looks to be 
in marvelous condition inspite of the curiousity of a 10 or 12 year old.  ;-)  
     
    Dave


  Thanks for reading, Dave!

  Unfortunately, it is not in as good shape as it would appear.  When a 10 to 
12 year old peels back old vulcanite, looking for screws when he does not know 
whether they're there or not, he does damage.

  See: http://www.furnfeather.net/Personal/six/Damage.htm

  Rather sad, actually....   Why did I have to pick on the rare one????

  Still, this sort of thing might lower a camera's value, but when the camera 
works, and it is one of only two surviving examples, I don't think I'm going to 
let it bother me.

  Like you, I think it's a great story, and it certainly made my week!

  Cheers! 

  ---


  David Young,       
  Logan Lake, CANADA 


  Wildlife Photographs: http://www.furnfeather.net
  Personal Web-pages: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt
  Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 


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