So, some progress! While I wait for necessary materials, my plan is to work on the sprocket, keepers, and buckle trips. ln.run/gzp4B #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

This is another camera that looked far worse that it actually was, and it should be back to shooting film over the next few weeks. ln.run/aaPwa #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

A short one today as my battle with Twentieth Century-Fox Cine Simplex camera sn. 105 rages on. ln.run/Lpuyt #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

My work on Twentieth Century-Fox Cine Simplex camera #105 continues on, this time with reinstalling the sprocket, the film keepers, the buckle trips, and starting to reinstall the movement. ln.run/pDa3u #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

Today we rejoice, for Twentieth Century-Fox Cine Simplex camera sn. 105 is finished! Or as complete as I can get it with the parts that I had. youtu.be/04q-JGaUveY #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

Both operate a single buckle switch by means of a mechanical linkage. My replacement leather and adhesive have arrived, so I should be able to complete that portion of the repair in the coming days. ln.run/pDa3u #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

This camera is destined for a life of leisure, demonstrating its extraordinary engineering and forward thinking design. I’m glad I could breathe new life into it. youtu.be/04q-JGaUveY #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex #cameras #35mm

Despite my grand ambitions of assembling the main drive components and reinstalling the movement in this Twentieth Century-Fox Cine Simplex camera, sn. 105, I was stopped by one of those silly little things that stops so many projects. ln.run/gzp4B #CinemaGear #TwentiethCenturyFox #FoxCineSimplex