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How easy/hard is it to restore a Combat Graphic?

 
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Shaocaholica



Joined: 01 Apr 2012
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:49 pm    Post subject: How easy/hard is it to restore a Combat Graphic? Reply with quote
Does the combat graphic break down easily? Or was it built to not be taken apart? I'm looking to restore the body on one to the original color and finish.
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bruiser



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Location: Northern NSW Australia
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Shaocaholica,

I've just had a close look at one of mine. With some careful masking it appears like it would be easier to refinish by leaving it in one piece rather than pull it apart, which doesn't look easy! These things were designed to be tough so most of the repairable bits (except the rear shutter mechanism) are on the outside of the body and packed around the shutter.

Good luck!

Bruce
http://graflex.coffsbiz.com
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Fotoguy20d



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a completely disassembled combat graphic. I bought it that way, figuring it couldn't be that difficult to put back together (and having a complete Graflex 45 I figured I could use as a template). maybe I'll have my ten year old do it - he's good with Legos.

Dan
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