trying to spray paint my fed 5

10-15 min? hmm. The paint was still sticky then, which might be better for removing tape, but how was I to hold the camera? The tape was firmly fixed and was not that easy to remove.
 
lubitel said:
10-15 min? hmm. The paint was still sticky then, which might be better for removing tape, but how was I to hold the camera? The tape was firmly fixed and was not that easy to remove.
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I had a feeling you might say something like that. :) Taping is a skill. It's hard to explain.

First, make sure you're using "masking tape".

Second, you have to keep in mind that you're going to be removing the tape after you paint it. That means don't use more tape than you need to. Try to use one piece instead of many small pieces, and always leave a little extra tape hanging so you have something to grab on to and peel.

Holding the camera while removing the tape is not as hard as it may sound. Again, it's hard to explain. It just takes lots of time thinking of how to remove the tape with out touching the painted parts. This process should also be in your mind as you are taping. Trust me...it can be done. ;)

One key is to have your painted items to be on a sturdy foundation. Another tip is that not all painted areas will be seen. That means those areas can be touched and wont show when you assemble your camera.

I hope this will give you some more ideas on how prepair your next paint job. I wish I had the skill to explain my points. Some things are easier to show than to tell. :(
 
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I did use masking tape! Thats probably was the only right thing that I used! :)

But I did use way too much of it. I will try to keep all these pointers in mind for the next time. thanks for all your help again.

I couldnt wait for the weekend to finish with the camera, so I stayed till 2AM yesterday, and finished it: leather and all :D Since i didnt have any other glue, and wasnt patient enough to wait for the weekend, i used... crazy glue. its probably crazy, but it seemed to work. And it looks pretty good I think. I am really excited.

So here it is, my first painted and leathered camera:
 
lubitel said:
by the way: cutting the leather was a real pain! took me hours and still looks pretty amateur.
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I disagree about that, lubitel, I think the camera and leather looks pretty dern good!
I recovered my FED5 but it loks like crap(that's why I'm not sharing pics of it). Your experience and photos are getting me tempted to try again! Not sure if I want to attempt a re-paint but I am thinking about it.
NICE WORK!
Rob
 
thanks rob,

but I must say that the photos look a bit better than the original.

Go ahead, do something with your camera, this thread is full of great tips!
 
lubitel said:
by the way: cutting the leather was a real pain! took me hours and still looks pretty amateur.
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Great job especially for a first attempt! The cover looks good and agree it takes a lot of time and patience to cut the right size especially around the borders of the lens flange, just did a Zorki 5a yesterday.

Joseph
 
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