tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post2174898782779342335..comments2024-01-29T22:48:07.946-08:00Comments on The Filthy Platen: I've Gossen myself a Tippa!Scott Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-6712953931876659572013-07-04T20:52:38.463-07:002013-07-04T20:52:38.463-07:00MMmmm... There seems to be a few machines of this ...MMmmm... There seems to be a few machines of this era that used similar keytops. I have a Royalite that was made a decade or so later, which has keytops that are very similar. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-49883844555184463312013-07-04T20:51:17.941-07:002013-07-04T20:51:17.941-07:00Well, I've just managed to tackle it without a...Well, I've just managed to tackle it without any bending. I suspect your machine might be a bit different though by the sounds of it. I think there may be some bending needed in future though, as the machine seems to need a bit of a harder nudge on some occasions to trigger the space. <br />Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-33336713866101976852013-07-01T22:45:38.737-07:002013-07-01T22:45:38.737-07:00That is a gorgeous machine!
I'm still tweaki...That is a gorgeous machine! <br /><br />I'm still tweaking the escapement system on my first generation Tippa. I'm probably not doing it right, but needle nose pliers come in handy for changing the bend on the thin rods leading to the escapement. It run well most of the time, but it is noisy with a hard platen and resonant body.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-40724268154285229902013-07-01T08:45:20.814-07:002013-07-01T08:45:20.814-07:00Interesting how differentiated them in the keytops...Interesting how differentiated them in the keytops, and that my Triumph has the exact same keytops as my Adler Special (standard). Your Gossen keytops look a lot like my Everst K2 has.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-190317688675194542013-07-01T03:08:49.645-07:002013-07-01T03:08:49.645-07:00Just borrow mine sometime, and take it for a spin....Just borrow mine sometime, and take it for a spin. Mind you, I rather covet your Corona 4.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-41760495380794835072013-07-01T03:07:22.710-07:002013-07-01T03:07:22.710-07:00That's Bill! It's been a while since you&#...That's Bill! It's been a while since you've visited too.. Welcome back!Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-28972641640295102662013-07-01T03:06:00.021-07:002013-07-01T03:06:00.021-07:00I have a suspicion that this machine was made at t...I have a suspicion that this machine was made at the same time that Grundig were also sticking Triumph and Adler badges on these.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-70666127955620052882013-07-01T03:04:42.854-07:002013-07-01T03:04:42.854-07:00I knew what you mean. Actually, I really love the ...I knew what you mean. Actually, I really love the off-set of the ivory coloured keys, contrasting with the colour of the typewriter.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-69609215012143451002013-07-01T03:03:18.120-07:002013-07-01T03:03:18.120-07:00Thanks! I'll have to put it head to head to yo...Thanks! I'll have to put it head to head to your Kolibri when I come to Melbourne.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-26584880859326347962013-06-30T22:54:21.632-07:002013-06-30T22:54:21.632-07:00That's a very nice one. Kinda makes me want on...That's a very nice one. Kinda makes me want one :DTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-42937977322798594462013-06-30T17:24:59.684-07:002013-06-30T17:24:59.684-07:00Congratulations on finding such a nice machine!Congratulations on finding such a nice machine!Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-25003297147318030352013-06-30T11:15:58.486-07:002013-06-30T11:15:58.486-07:00Very nice - it looks like they didn't really c...Very nice - it looks like they didn't really change the design at all between the Gossen and Triumph Tippa models of that time.notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-34105371622404804252013-06-30T07:10:36.290-07:002013-06-30T07:10:36.290-07:00I realized that the keys are actually off-white, n...I realized that the keys are actually off-white, not mocha as they seem to appear in the first pic. Still nice. Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-23051920231268183962013-06-30T06:08:58.595-07:002013-06-30T06:08:58.595-07:00Ooh, congratulations, nice score indeed! I like th...Ooh, congratulations, nice score indeed! I like the burgundy and mocha combo and I agree, the branding is very cool.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-49180426102301073752013-06-30T02:34:01.275-07:002013-06-30T02:34:01.275-07:00Beautiful looking machine, Scott! Delectable colou...Beautiful looking machine, Scott! Delectable colour! One of the nicest ultra-portables I've seen. And you know every collection needs one. <br />Congrats! And I'm sure you'll iron out the kinks. teeritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421337385763144173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-24720591340105106912013-06-30T02:10:11.256-07:002013-06-30T02:10:11.256-07:00Yeah, I think the Space bar may be a real test. I ...Yeah, I think the Space bar may be a real test. I might have to take this one to John. <br /><br />It's a great machine. Totally worth the money. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-60547583507943753932013-06-30T01:16:22.029-07:002013-06-30T01:16:22.029-07:00That is incredibly beautiful. Definitely my favour...That is incredibly beautiful. Definitely my favourite Tippa design, and favourite colour as well! Good luck with your space bar. :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280294152270101017noreply@blogger.com