Recently, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE required a room full of late 50's, to early 60's, reel-to reel tape recorders. In all, over 30 machines were needed. Twelve "hero" machines were provided by the Prop Department, while the balance coming from Set Dec. PROPOLOGY was assigned the task of prepping the Prop Department machines. Given the late arrival of the machines from eBay, we needed to turn them around in very short order. Each machine received a restorative cleaning to make them appear nearly new. More importantly, each had to have operational transports and illuminated indicators. All were cleaned and lubricated, had missing or broken parts replaced (harvested from a "donor" machines) and received new main drive belts, to ensure reliable operation.
It's safe to say, that its probably been a number of years, since so may operational reel-to-reel tape recorders have occupied the same room!
It's safe to say, that its probably been a number of years, since so may operational reel-to-reel tape recorders have occupied the same room!
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