Nice springtime color.

Are they good typers?

Pete E. wrote:

Last bit of work completed :

1.  New ribbon vibrator (from my parts machine) with its very unique spring installed.  No more ribbon hanging-up problems.

2.  Modification of the ribbon selector lever to the exterior of the ribbon cover completed.  (I do not bring the "stencil" position forward.)

It's been fun bringing this one back to 100% with some new touches which, I think, makes it more Patriotic.

Still wondering if some "gold stars" need to be added...
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gold stars: hmmm. maybe white stars like the flag.




 

Pete E. wrote:

Hi Mike,

I was not a real fan of the "white" that Royal used on these Americana's.  Seemed like there was an underlying grey in the white which just looked dirty to me.  The key-tops have the same thing going.

I used a Krylon "antique white" colour in satin which pleases my eye a bit more.  In a day or two, I will polish up (with car polish) the ribbon cover to give it a bit more sheen.
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You were right on about using those satin finishes. The finish looks a little aged but have a nice luster. 



 

Primo case there.
Pete, I hate to rub it in but sunny today here and a high of 78 degrees. Typewriters have to sit while I continue work on '71 VW Karmann Ghia restoration.