3 Simple Ways to
Share What You Make

With Instructables you can share what you make with the world — and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.

PhotosPhotos

Share one or more photos of a project, recipe, or whatever you've made, quickly and easily.

Step by StepStep-By-Step

Share your step-by-step photos with text instructions of what you made so others can do it too!

VideoVideo

Share your how-to video. You'll need your embed code from a video site such as YouTube.


Vintage Camera Nightlight

Step 3Removing plastic

removing plastic
«
  • 11 front section marked to be cut.jpg
  • 12 front section with plastic removed.jpg
  • 13 marked back of camera.jpg
  • 14 cut back of camera.jpg
  • 15 removal of extra plastic on rear bottom section.jpg
  • 16 covering film count window.jpg
  • 42 base before and after.jpg
i've got one word for you; plastic.

let's remove some to save weight and some to allow access for the nightlight.

on the front section, i draw a line showing what i want to remove while still maintaining structure and connection points.
i also will remove some of the top part of this to allow wire access.

on the rear section, i use the nightlight as a template, marking where i want it to be located. i remove this as well as some of the top part to allow wire access. when cutting the slot for the nightlight, i will cut it just shy of the line then use a file or sandpaper to fine tune it so i don't have gaping holes around the plug. this is also a great time to add something to cover the film counter window. i use a piece of film backing paper but you can use whatever you like to make it personal. perhaps a little picture of you or your sweetie pie?

on the base, i cut away anything that's going to be in the way of the nightlight. on mine, it's going to sit flush so i make sure it's flat.
« Previous StepDownload PDFView All StepsNext Step »

Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

All Steps Viewing
View all steps of an Instructable on the same page when you're a Pro Member.

Upgrade to Pro today!
9
Followers
1
Author:jayfish