tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post4711391432209398951..comments2024-03-26T16:00:23.608-04:00Comments on The Typewriter Revolution blog: Two packages and a love story from GermanyRichard Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-1137901996124417602016-11-30T20:08:21.290-05:002016-11-30T20:08:21.290-05:00I'm sorry, I do not know.I'm sorry, I do not know.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-54127233898295626352016-11-30T10:51:17.008-05:002016-11-30T10:51:17.008-05:00Where would one find the serial number on a Torped...Where would one find the serial number on a Torpedo 15A, c. 1930s? Idahowenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903141201772456999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-75847758072308892342013-04-11T13:20:18.601-04:002013-04-11T13:20:18.601-04:00They look more stylish to me than my keyboard..They look more stylish to me than my keyboard..farrukhwaleedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196727021267606302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-5562469090606909502013-04-11T13:18:00.329-04:002013-04-11T13:18:00.329-04:00They look more stylish to me than my keyboard..They look more stylish to me than my keyboard..farrukhwaleedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196727021267606302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-57836764999449217482013-04-06T10:17:53.985-04:002013-04-06T10:17:53.985-04:00Thanks. I just photograph the typewriters on some ...Thanks. I just photograph the typewriters on some flexible white posterboard, preferably lit with a combination of indirect sunlight and artificial light. Then I use Photoshop as needed to erase any background other than the posterboard, and usually to lighten the image.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-49217016402811953062013-04-06T10:11:56.025-04:002013-04-06T10:11:56.025-04:00I don't get it. Why ship all these typewriters...I don't get it. Why ship all these typewriters all around the globe when you know they'll brake? Isn't it a shame of a good typewriter? Is the need to have it, bigger than the need to preserve it? Even with instructions, people just seem to be plain stupid about it. Truly a shame...<br /><br />The Torpedo is beautiful, you pictures are amazing! How do you make these? Do you have a special typewriter photo studio in your home or something? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-11090826084652659032013-04-04T14:11:45.798-04:002013-04-04T14:11:45.798-04:00Though I didn't specifically use Bondo, I have...Though I didn't specifically use Bondo, I have done auto body work on a typewriter shell. The beast in question was a lovely Hispano-Olivetti Lexicon 80 that got hurt through a combination of a neglectful seller and rough trade from USPS. The problem was that a large chunk of the housing at the front had sheared off and, given the weight of the machine, any repair had to have some serious structural integrity. I used formable steel, which I applied in 2 layers, to knit the housing back together, and then sanded for days with super-super fine black grit cloth to get the shape more-or-less right. I smoothed out some stress wrinkles with a plastic filler and sanded that with 0000 steel wool. Not perfect but it did rough justice.<br /><br />Rob N.rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-374209820571643422013-04-03T21:11:34.798-04:002013-04-03T21:11:34.798-04:00wise, that. I know the shell of the Brilliant S is...wise, that. I know the shell of the Brilliant S is some kind of plastic, which gives you some options, unless they're so shattered that you're missing bits that fell off during the trip. Then I dunno, has anyone ever tried Bondo on a typewriter shell?Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-55170960510382981342013-04-03T20:33:25.763-04:002013-04-03T20:33:25.763-04:00The Torpedo is gorgeous. The model marking below t...The Torpedo is gorgeous. The model marking below the space bar reminds me of the Erika machines. The Germans produced some fine examples of industrial design in the '50s.<br /><br />Poor Brilliant! If all else fails, you could repurpose the top as a hood scoop.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-84060132402638857212013-04-03T12:57:46.617-04:002013-04-03T12:57:46.617-04:00It's probably fixable. I put it disgustedly in...It's probably fixable. I put it disgustedly in the closet and will look at it when emotions cool.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-10409641827204122012013-04-03T12:39:38.090-04:002013-04-03T12:39:38.090-04:00Does the Brilliant still work? (From the picture, ...Does the Brilliant still work? (From the picture, it looks like something that Super Glue could easily fix...)<br />NickNick Bodemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298328355143940707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-35475536350791387652013-04-02T21:43:43.328-04:002013-04-02T21:43:43.328-04:00Wow, just wow.Wow, just wow.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-84430177472511128042013-04-02T20:10:02.159-04:002013-04-02T20:10:02.159-04:00Very nice looking typewriters. I hope you can get...Very nice looking typewriters. I hope you can get things worked out with the Brilliant.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-21675900296629701182013-04-02T19:16:02.781-04:002013-04-02T19:16:02.781-04:00I just....just... Got my first Torpedo. I also hav...I just....just... Got my first Torpedo. I also have a machine on its way from Germany, and I'm hoping to not be in the same situation. Talk about sweet and salty. Gah!Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-12098272958065557782013-04-02T16:54:04.655-04:002013-04-02T16:54:04.655-04:00I love the name Torpedo. And when you add a backgr...I love the name Torpedo. And when you add a background story you've got a piece of historical art.markhinton@montanawriter.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011489039472425705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-74589892185673672662013-04-02T15:41:56.816-04:002013-04-02T15:41:56.816-04:00Owie! Such a sad end to a beautiful typewriter. I ...Owie! Such a sad end to a beautiful typewriter. I hope you can effect some repair on it so it at least types again. (:<br /><br />And, golly, that Torpedo is a freakin' tank! The love story that goes along with it makes it even more special. Every machine should have a history like that :DTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-17367716419308135382013-04-02T14:48:13.360-04:002013-04-02T14:48:13.360-04:00Ouch. Sorry about the poor Brilliant. I just sent ...Ouch. Sorry about the poor Brilliant. I just sent an Oliver L-12 via FedEx, but made sure it was wrapped in enough layers of foam, bubble wrap and film to add a good percentage to its original size. Then it was put in its case, and wrapped again in layers of foam, bubble wrap and film before being placed in the box and sealed. I hope my first export will arrive in good shape.<br /><br />Miguel Chávezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411154570699775904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-67187400135347730372013-04-02T13:14:11.744-04:002013-04-02T13:14:11.744-04:00Shipment from Europe usually takes about two weeks...Shipment from Europe usually takes about two weeks, but there can be delays. I hope your package will arrive soon!<br /><br />The Torpedo 18 has a snappier and smoother feel (especially the carriage return), even though the basic mechanism is the same.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-12213381857927357822013-04-02T13:14:04.511-04:002013-04-02T13:14:04.511-04:00That case is so full of WIN. And a beautiful type...That case is so full of WIN. And a beautiful typer, too!Duffy Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105074089216551597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-26272133163752471382013-04-02T11:54:44.946-04:002013-04-02T11:54:44.946-04:00Resist? Resistance is futile! I think I just added...Resist? Resistance is futile! I think I just added all of those to my wishlist...Sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962488677594318776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-80354788490425127002013-04-02T11:44:23.969-04:002013-04-02T11:44:23.969-04:00Great post! Seeing that damaged Brilliant is painf...Great post! Seeing that damaged Brilliant is painful, I guess sellers who lack common sense will be a continuing hazard for us. <br /><br />What a steal on that handsome Torpedo. And a bullet-proof case? Wow. That one was destined to arrive intact. And the back story is priceless! How does the typing feel compare with your black 1960 black Torpedo 18? <br /><br />Also, how long was shipment time? I'm getting antsy waiting for a shipment from Europe, it's almost been a month.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-70994012058111410362013-04-02T11:28:34.737-04:002013-04-02T11:28:34.737-04:00Still trying to find a Torpedo on my own.
Great s...Still trying to find a Torpedo on my own.<br /><br />Great stories!deekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140131381076720375noreply@blogger.com