Check out the photos for a clear example of how to make an 8x10 Sinar Norma as compact as possible.

Just a PSA, not a for sale post: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinar-Norma-...#ht_678wt_1398

As an aside, the amount of tape on that camera is bizarre... you'd have to soak and reassemble every part, a week's work. No way things aren't all gummy and sticky.