Zorki 6 painting?

[cking]

Hello all,

I’m still awaiting the arrival of my Z6 from across the pond. I've been browsing here a lot lately and it seems the painting bug has bitten me. Here’s my question to all that have successfully painted their own cameras.

Do I (or is it recommended) to do a full tear down i.e.

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=909&d=1092058873

Or should I just follow these instructions for top plate removal

http://muj.proit.cz/roman/z6disass/

And then follow w3rk5's instructions for taping everything else off

http://www.yevglad.com/repaint/Paint...ions_Final.pdf


I can see the advantages of doing either, but what’s going to give me the best possible result? The painting won’t be an issue; I’m just more concerned with reassembly of a full tear down. I’m very mechanically inclined; Its just that I have never taken a camera apart. Are the Zorki's easy enough to try for the first timer or should I just get a non-working one to test out first?

Thanks all


edited for spelling and grammar 🙂

 

[cking]

Thanks for the quick response G-man, I've never thought of it that way, typical of me always over thinking the obvious and easiest solutions.

Could I use a Z5 body and transfer the back and rewind lever over? There’s one in the classifieds that needs work. Thanks

 

[w3rk5]

Hi cking. The answer really depends on how deep you want to go. Since you mentioned that you have some concerns about reassembling, a full tear down might not be the way for you……..yet. 😛

I think either method will give you an excellent finish. You just have to be a little more careful if you do it the way I did.

For example….make sure the tape is adhering/sealing properly or else you’ll get overspray.

 

[Spyderman]

I wouldn't go to the complete tear-down if I didn't have previous experience. I'm sure you can make a great looking camera even by just taping what can't be removed. Look at my Zorki and FED in thread "Zorki 4 project almost finished".

PS: Also, don't forget to remove the tape about 15 minutes after the paint job is finished 🙂

 

[anselwannab]

w3rk5's instructions link came up dead/404 on me??? I got the hanker'n to paint some also.

Mark

 

[w3rk5]

Lubitel kindly put this up for us. http://www.yevglad.com/repaint/Painting_Instructions_Final.pdf

Also check out this thread.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24058&highlight=painting+instructions

Good luck and have fun with it. 🙂 If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.