Rolleiflex 2.8C bellows- any hints?

Here's someone's page on making his own shutter cloth. That is the basic idea, shutter cloth or bellows leather?
http://www.lungov.com/wagner/DIYShutterCloth.html

I had a leak problem with a 2.8C and ran into someone describing a solution using a light baffle on the viewing lens. I used this on my viewingl ens, and here is the thread. Photos of the baffle down a bit-
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106282

The original comment that led me to this was about pinhole leaks in the taking lens bellows. My leak problem seemed to start with light coming in through the focus screen, so my baffle has been effective. Anyway, just something to think about if you have doubts about your bellows construction- a bit of an extra layer of leak prevention.

If you need dimensions on an existing bellows from a 2.8C send me a message. I have an extra, but I hope you understand that it isn't for sale... :)

I imagine that with some work you could make a sliding solid baffle, but I haven't looked at the area enoguh to know if it would really be possible or where to start.

UPDATE: Some closer photos of the three-clip version of the 2.8C bellows from one of my cameras. The overall height- without clips- is ~14.8mm. Note the cloth stopping short of the threads on the smaller ring. f I need to replace them some day, I'll post a template for the cloth piece- a simple truncated cone bit of geometry and some trial and error fit-up..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/18067251@N04/sets/72157648221312658/
 
Range-rover said:
I'm bringing this thread back because I'm trying to make a new bellow's for a 2.8C
Rolleiflex.
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I've used the rubberized fabric from a changing bag.

Draw a circle 118mm in diameter, then using the same center point a circle with diameter of 142mm. Stick this template to the fabric. This is the basic strip of fabric you need to form the cone shape.
 
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