Newbie Realist experiences & WTB: Realist Flash Screws

[P3D <GCCampos@xxxxxxx>]

Hi,
I took three rolls of film in the big snow storm and enjoyed using 
my Realist, even if there were more steps to remember than my 
Nimslo.
I learned a few things;
1)  Make sure it's not on the T setting when loading film.
2)  Setting the focus to infinity makes it easier to rewind the film.
3)  Lubricating the top quarter inch of the shaft of the uptake spool 
     makes a big difference.
4)  Be prepared to explain what a Realist is, and next time bring
     some samples with a viewer.

I went to my local Hardware store with my Realist to find some 
slightly longer screws (and washers) to make my Realist accept
my only other flash that doesn't use flash bulbs (my Nimlos Flash).
Well, I dropped the screw I had removed from the flash holder on the
camera, and spent 30-plus minutes sweeping the floor and feeling 
dust but to no avail!  They didn't have the right screws either (I did 
buy the broom, though).

Does any one have one replacement screw, and/or three slightly 
longer (2 mm longer) screws (and washers)?  Any help would be 
greatly appreciated.

Grant


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