Painted FED 3a

[w3rk5]

I've finished painting my camera last week. I was itching to paint it for the longest time. We got a couple of nice days in Toronto so I thought I'd take advantage of it. This is my second attempt at painting. I learn a little bit more each time.

I'll try and post some instructions with pictures later on. I'd also like to thank Laika for some tips on filling in the engravings.

 

[jpbob100]

Nice job......I mean really nice job. Almost makes me want to get another fsu....well, almost.

 

[squeaky_clean]

Looks great! I've considered tryong to paint one myself... My fed 5. Any tips or instructions you want to share would be great.

 

[JimG]

Man that looks great! Good color choice. Like Chris asks, any tips? How did you prep the surface? Did you use an under coat? Jim

 

[Solinar]

The olive drab looks good on that camera. I like the extention on the shutter release.

 

[darkkavenger]

It looks absolutely great! Congratulations

 

[kvanderlaag]

Looks like a Bessa!

Very smooth! Wouldn't mind doing up my Z6 or something.

 

[Brad Bireley]

Love that olive!

 

[Austintatious]

THAT is one mighty fine look'n FED !! Love it.

Charles

 

[captainslack]

Looks great!! More people should use that olive drab on their cameras. It works really well.

 

[lmd91343]

Looks great!

How did you remove the chrome? I used swimming pool acid.

I like your soft shutter release button.

 

[ruben]

Professional !!!!

 

[Jocko]

Looks like a Bessa!

Only Betta!

Ian

 

[leica M2 fan]

Turned out beautifully !

Turned out beautifully !

I've finished painting my camera last week. I was itching to paint it for the longest time. We got a couple of nice days in Toronto so I thought I'd take advantage of it. This is my second attempt at painting. I learn a little bit more each time.

I'll try and post some instructions with pictures later on. I'd also like to thank Laika for some tips on filling in the engravings.

Makes me want to try painting my FED 2, the chromy steel stands out really nice. I also like the shutter release extension , Great.

 

[jcline]

Very well done! This has got me thinking, would the forum benifit from a knowledge base of some kind? A collection of technical documentation writen by RFF members? This would make for a great doc. I know there are 1 or 2 RFF members with some great docs on the FSU lenses. There is an impressive amount of knowledge and skill on RFF.

 

[w3rk5]

Wow! Thank you eveyone for the comments. I'm sure most people can do a better job though. The soft shutter release is actually a screw from a computer case that attaches your drives.

This is the general break down..........

1. Sand the original finish with 120 grit sand paper (most of the chorme or plating is still intact. Just a little brassing here and there).

2. Clean.

3. Apply etching primer.

4. Wet sand with 600 grit wet sand paper.

5. Clean

6. Apply finish colour.

I'm gonna be working on a more detailed set of instructions soon. I hope to have it up by this weekend.

P.S. kvanderlaag..........I did a Zorki 6 also.

 

[Laika]

I've finished painting my camera last week......

Sweet! ... The olive colour does look nice. Congrats.

 

[Fedzilla_Bob]

What brand paint is that?

 

[kvanderlaag]

Ohhh, geez.

Be still, my beating heart.


...you do custom jobs? I'll pay!

 

[lubitel]

That looks absolutely great!