Building my own Macrobinoculars

[almar bouwman]

Well, I destroyed the sidepanel of the camera. I used a pair of pliers (and brute force) to break it into bits and pieces. But be carefull not to damage the knobs though.

 

[Dann]

Hahaha I was afraid you were gonna say that!

Any tips for taking apart the large Seagull knob?

 

[Dann]

I actually figured out that if you lift the knobs and grab the post with some pliers they actually unscrew easily.

I also figured out the large knob.

 

[Dexvader]

Yes, plyers and a hammer was used of mine.

 

[almar bouwman]

Could this be the infamous black box we are looking for?

A Kalimar(!) Strobe-A Flash

 

[Marv]

There are some distinctive markings on that black box I don't think this has any of those?

 

[kurtyboy]

That's because a lot can happen in the space of one year.

There are some distinctive markings on that black box I don't think this has any of those?

 

[Marv]

Was this identified in that time then?

 

[kurtyboy]

Unfortunately not. But at least we know what it looks like now.

Was this identified in that time then?

 

[Marv]

Where are the pictures that show this piece?

 

[lonerthx]

Where are the pictures that show this piece?

Here you go http://www.therpf.com/f9/luke-macro-side-box-photo-110167/

 

[Cameron]

Any Blueray screenshots of the piece?

 

[Clutch]

No....

 

[Marv]

Here you go http://www.therpf.com/f9/luke-macro-side-box-photo-110167/

Nightmare, that could be anything. Not sure enlarging the picture has helped, wasn't this one of the deleted scenes in the film, released on the Blu-ray disc???

 

[kurtyboy]

Yes, but doesn't reveal much detail. Doesn't help that the deleted scenes are in a poor resolution either.

Nightmare, that could be anything. Not sure enlarging the picture has helped, wasn't this one of the deleted scenes in the film, released on the Blu-ray disc???

 

[uzthe4c]

Re: Luke Macrobinocluars help wanted

Looking great. How did you get your knobs and focus dial off the Seagull. I am having a bit of trouble....ugh. And what is the secret of mounting them on. I know the two Seagulls go on the transition plate and the dial goes on the side but how are you mounting them?

Thanks,

G-man

Got the Seagull camera this week. Started stripping the camera for parts. Unfortunately the little transparent plastic cover from the focusing knob broke so if anyone has a spare one (does the one from the Kalimar fit?) please let me know.

The Bell & Howell two twenty should be arriving soon so I can place the dial in the focusing knob.

 

[uzthe4c]

How did you get the large Focus dial off. I unscrewed everything I could find in it and even pullled but no budging. Any tips.

G-man

I actually figured out that if you lift the knobs and grab the post with some pliers they actually unscrew easily.

I also figured out the large knob.

 

[Marv]

I thought it was now believed that Kalimar knobs were used on this model in both places and not seagull ones as per Zombie Killers build?

Also some notes on removal of knobs (or er): http://www.therpf.com/f9/wip-lukes-hero-macros-done-ish-116619/index2.html

 

[Marv]

The link is to Zombie Killers thread.

 

[Zombie Killer]

That is what i was thinking Marv, in the end i used 2 sets of Kalimar knobs on the Hero and Seagull knobs on the side of the stunt and Yashica D's on the stunt macro box.