Hello,
This is my first time posting. I've been reading on here for about two years and have gained a great deal of information so thank you for that and all that contribute here. Especially for a volunteer lighting designer for a small church theater group, this is where I come when I have questions.
On to my issue. I recently acquired a Strong Trouperette III secondhand. When I opened it up, there were a couple of problems inside. The focusing ribbon and the lamphouse support bracket were both broken. I got a new ribbon from Strong directly but they no longer make the support bracket and won't sell it. Does anyone know where I can get a new support bracket? I've tried a few places and they all get them directly from Strong. I didn't know if I could use a bracket from the Trouperette IV because I can't find the manual anywhere to compare to see if it would work. Does anyone have any ideas or advice? I suppose the part could be welded back together but I'm not a welder and don't know any off hand.
Here is the manual for the Trouperette III that I found. http://www.schellscenic.com/downloads/followspot_strong_trouperette3_manual.pdf
The part number is 45275. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. We have a show in about 7 weeks and this is starting to make me nervous.
Thanks,
Ben
This is my first time posting. I've been reading on here for about two years and have gained a great deal of information so thank you for that and all that contribute here. Especially for a volunteer lighting designer for a small church theater group, this is where I come when I have questions.
On to my issue. I recently acquired a Strong Trouperette III secondhand. When I opened it up, there were a couple of problems inside. The focusing ribbon and the lamphouse support bracket were both broken. I got a new ribbon from Strong directly but they no longer make the support bracket and won't sell it. Does anyone know where I can get a new support bracket? I've tried a few places and they all get them directly from Strong. I didn't know if I could use a bracket from the Trouperette IV because I can't find the manual anywhere to compare to see if it would work. Does anyone have any ideas or advice? I suppose the part could be welded back together but I'm not a welder and don't know any off hand.
Here is the manual for the Trouperette III that I found. http://www.schellscenic.com/downloads/followspot_strong_trouperette3_manual.pdf
The part number is 45275. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. We have a show in about 7 weeks and this is starting to make me nervous.
Thanks,
Ben