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Daytonnathandayton
USA
95 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  1:26:23 PM  Show Profile  Visit nathandayton's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I only own a few fakes. This is one of the most interesting. The metal has a strange brownish tint. It was strange enough to me that I had the plating tested to find out what it was!

Challange: What is this camera plated with? I will confirm if it is guessed or will post the answer monday.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratf.jpg



http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratfc.jpg





http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juratft.jpg
Steve
Bull Halsey
USA
229 Posts
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  1:34:55 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Nathan,

I own a Leica fake with a similar finish. I think it looks to be nickel.
This particular fake was finished beautifully, and above all, put together better than new.

Steve
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4252 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  3:56:38 PM  Show Profile  Visit Vlad's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Wow this is cool looking version! It does look nickel-plated, I agree with Steve. I have same exact one but shiny chrome finish . I can post pictures if interested.

Vlad.
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Dayton nathandayton
USA
95 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  5:11:23 PM  Show Profile  Visit nathandayton's Homepage  Reply with Quote
These are the other 2 that I have!


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/juracht.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/jurachfc.jpg



http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/jurachf2b.jpg

My Siberia:


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiat.jpg




http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiaf.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/fedsiberiafc.jpg
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Bill Parkinson
nightphoto
USA
1027 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  6:15:07 PM  Show Profile  Visit nightphoto's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I will guess ... silver-plating? Maybe browned as it tarnished a bit?

Regards, Bill
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Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
2002 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  7:06:42 PM  Show Profile  Visit Luiz Paracampo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP
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Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
2002 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  7:08:56 PM  Show Profile  Visit Luiz Paracampo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Nathan
The first fake Yura very probably is plated with real Titanium! In Russia this was once common once I bought real titanium dishes at extreme low price with a street vendor. Star War surplus after the fall of the Empire!
Regards
LP
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Dayton nathandayton
USA
95 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 06 2008 :  7:13:53 PM  Show Profile  Visit nathandayton's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Congradulations Luiz!!!!!!!!!!

Good eye! Yes it is plated in Titanium.

I was curious what it would cost to do it to a camera so I researched it. I was quoted over $5000 and it would take approx 6 months.
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Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
2002 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 09 2008 :  04:20:08 AM  Show Profile  Visit Luiz Paracampo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Nathan!
Isaid you my own KGB give me all informations!!!
Regards
LP
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Luiz Paracampo
Luiz Paracampo
Brazil
2002 Posts
My Collection
Posted - Jun 09 2008 :  04:36:03 AM  Show Profile  Visit Luiz Paracampo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
And more!
Recently (two weeks ago) it was sold by Westlicht Auction the following number of your camera!

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/Iura.JPG


KGB working!
Regards LP
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