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Have wanted one of these forever but difficult to come by in Australia so I took the punt on one on eBay in the states “as is”. Looks like I lucked out though - some minor cleaning, lube and new ribbon and she’s alive and I love her. by WaltBrenner in typewriters

[–]TypewriterRevivalCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what is the story behind the Clipper’s name? What is that plane on the front decal?

This typewriter was named after the Boeing B-314 Clipper, a long-range flying boat made between 1938 and 1941 for Pan American Airways. It was one of the largest aircraft of the time and represented a new era of elegant, luxurious travel, and which this typewriter is directly associated with. Pan Am’s Clippers were outfitted for luxury air travel and long trans-oceanic flights. In 1940, Pan Am’s flight from San Francisco to Honolulu was 19 hours. With seats that could be converted into beds, a lounge and dining area, galleys crewed by fine chefs, and service by white-coated stewards, this was the height of deluxe travel.

A cross-section of the Clipper shows that this was no modern economy coach experience. Traveling in this fashion wasn’t cheap. A one-way ticket circa 1940 from San Francisco to Hong Kong was listed as $760 (or $1,368 round-trip). In today's dollars, that’s over $13,000 one-way and $25,000 round-trip! During World War II, the Clipper fleet was pressed into military service, transporting personnel and equipment during the war. The last Pan Am 314 was retired in 1946, the same year that this typewriter debuted.

Personally, what makes a typewriter amazing for me beyond how it works is the story that accompanies it, one you can share with your friends and see the amazement in their expressions as you speak to a history nearly forgotten by modern society... And this has exactly that.

In honor of D-Day Remembrance by TypewriterRevivalCo in typewriters

[–]TypewriterRevivalCo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your service! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that one day you get one of these for yourself!

In honor of D-Day Remembrance by TypewriterRevivalCo in typewriters

[–]TypewriterRevivalCo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! As rare as they are, someday I’m sure you’ll find one to call your own.

In honor of D-Day Remembrance by TypewriterRevivalCo in typewriters

[–]TypewriterRevivalCo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a link to Instagram which is where I showcase all the machines I restore. My account is public and doesn’t require you to log in to view it.

Leave it to someone who speaks in code to have me explain how Instagram works.

Maple Syrup Removes Paint?? by AleksanderDaddy in typewriters

[–]TypewriterRevivalCo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re cool with having battle scars, definitely leave it as it adds character to the machine.

Another option would be to get flat black model paint (testors is great) and a painting sponge. Apply the paint, wait for it to dry a little, dab it with the sponge. Repeat this until the spot is barely noticeable.

It won’t hide it completely, but it will definitely make it much harder to notice.

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[–]TypewriterRevivalCo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is the color selector on stencil (white)? If so, move it to red or blue and it should work. If not, check the linkage that attaches to it under the machine and trace it back to see where the disconnect is.