Yep I was totally worried about that when I was putting it together but it hasn’t been a problem.

That is a good question. I think if you feel comfortable in being able to take it apart and putting it back together again then go for it. Otherwise maybe if you see the slightest hint of something going on in the prism you can stop it. Considering that’s a pretty old camera and it hasn’t happened yet is probably a good sign however.

The foam or material Olympus applied inside the camera has dissolved to a liquid. This goo will react to the silver prism coating if left alone. It is possible Olympus changed the material during the production years. or the goo does not flow onto your prism. If you can open the top you should do it or inspect. but you can damage some of the screws or finish. If the prism is damaged it does not alter the picture just your view. If the goo flows onto the meter it will be damaged. I have seen 5 for 5 with minor to sever damage. 3 cameras have not been opened. Pentax and Minolta also have this problem. Do not turn the screw on the rewind knob. it is a decorative aluminum part and will break. Do not move the power switch it is a circuit board and cracks if not aligned when the top is replaced.

Thanks Richard, I appreciate the comments!

@@alvincctrn You are most welcome. I kept a Pentax K-1000 by my side for many years. Strictly manual, although it did have a light meter. A lot of great shots with that thing, but at least as many outtakes. My new Canon DSLR and I aren't getting on very well, I'm afraid. It's just not the same. Cheers!

@@richarddarlington1139 that is great. Yep I have gone a little crazy buying old film cameras but I still love using them. I’ve been developing black-and-white at home and then scanning the negatives on a special scanner and uploading them. Still brings back the fun of doing it the old way

@@alvincctrn I never got into the darkroom. I just like taking photos. And processing was cheap and reliable. I only tried a few rolls of black and white. I love color too much. "Give us those nice, bright colors. Give us the greens of summer." Don't take my Kodachrome away! Are you a model builder? Do you speak model airplane?

You are very welcome!!

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Awe thanks! I really appreciate it. Yeah I haven’t had a lot of time to make for of these lately but I will try. I’ve been using a similar one from think tank that I should probably review

Oh dang, it’s been so long since I made that, I’m trying to remember. I’ll look back and let you know if I dig it out. Thanks

It was the first test flight I was taking it easy.

No I wish. I accidentally hit a low power line at the end of the runway and totaled it. It was a nice flyer.

@@alvinrc7634 Thanks for responding. Mine met it's demise flying through a tree that I thought I was in front of. (I was wrong) They were great flyers!

No sorry, I wish I did.

Thanks a lot I appreciate it.

Yup it will

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Dennis Griffith sorry I don’t. Sold this boat years ago.

Iqmal Sunny the blob is still there from the damage that was already done. The repair will keep it from damaging the prism worse so the camera can’t be used at all. I still shoot with it and it works great.

Francesco Orru I’m using an old futaba 9253 tail servo. Still works great. I’m just flying it scale so it’s fine. You’ll have lot of fun with it. It always draws a lot of attention at the field.

@@alvincctrn thanks a lot for the quick reply. I've just bought a kst with 7kg / 0,04 sec. I hope it's enough. Best regards!