I have been thinking I need to finish this story, but haven't had the time to write and track down the pictures! Beauty is now moving smoothly in all functions! Yay! I really like this machine, not just for the shiny, colorful, retro look, but also because of the smooth and powerful operation. This is the only machine in my stable with the four part, diamond pattern feed dogs (I don't yet have an elna supermatic). That means there are two small feed dogs in front of the needle as well as behind, giving better fabric movement, especially in reverse. I will show pictures when I have the time. Right now, the remaining work on Beauty is to clean up the motor (smells oily) and repair the joints and hinges of her wood case.
I was hoping to get The Beast functional as well since I haven't had to remove any parts, but his thread take up lever is snapped off flush with the front of the machine. Possibly the result of the crazed vandalism that occurred at the repair shop to both these machines. I haven't found a replacement as yet.
I also think it might be interesting to show in a post the subtle differences I have found in the two machines I have. Although both look the same and are the same model, there are differences in some of the parts. If anyone else is rebuilding a Fotomatic IV, they might find that interesting.