Re: Disaster! :(

[P3D Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

My sympathies to the good doctor on his multiple Realist malfunctions.

> As it turns
> out (this is explained in Piper's book too), the older Realists (up to
> around 25K serial number) are using a different film advance mechanism
> which tends to wear out and generally is not as reliable as the newer
> ones.

Piper discusses this in installment 62 and explains how you can tell
the difference:

"The two vintages of Realist transport have different methods to keep
the WIND knob from turning backward when on Advance.  The old style
has a one way spring clutch, and offers little resistance to turning,
but makes no sound.  The new style has a ratchet stop which clicks.
The old style requires overhaul much more frequently."

Paul Talbot

P.S.  Not quite one year ago, someone went to great lengths to try
to convince me I didn't need a second Realist as a backup for my
two week trip.  He never succeeded.  ;)


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