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G4EBT > HELP 21.02.07 21:52l 106 Lines 3852 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: Rewhitening embossing
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From: G4EBT@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
To : HELP@WW
My main hobby for some years now has been renovating vintage valve and
crystal sets and test gear and a few of the earlier transistor sets.
Re-lettering knobs is a common problem and I've tried various methods.
The one that's worked best for me is:
First, pick out all the old paint with a pin, and wash the knob thoroughly
with detergent.
Then use white modelling paint to flood the indentations of the numbers,
letters, dots, or other legends. Try not to get too much on the rest of
the knob, but don't worry unduly about it.
When the paint has dried, use thinners on a cotton lint free cloth such as
an old handkerchief (not too soaked), and gently rub off the surplus paint
from the surface of the knob.
This leaves the indentations looking nice and crisp. The enamel paint is
much more durable than tippex or other correction fluids which aren't
gloss.
Occasionally I've found that using pure white paint looks a bit too new
and over-restored on vintage equipment so I add a tiny bit of cream colour
to make it look ivory rather than white.
For anyone interested in vintage radio, TV, test gear and associated
equipment, the UK Vintage Radio Forum is first class. You can read the
messages already on there without becoming a member, but if you want to
post any messages you must register and agree to abide by the forum rules.
It has fault finding guides and tips, sources of components. Last year
when restoring a rare circular Ekco bakelite radio I was even able to get
a replacement valve made as they've long since become obsolete.
This is a moderated group and any unsuitable messages are deleted and
referred back to the sender.
It can be found here:
http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/index.php
The forum is neatly sub divided into topic areas such as parts or sets
wanted, info and advice needed, etc, and to give an indication of how
popular the forum is this is the position as at today:
Threads: 9,282,
Posts: 77,882,
Members: 2,206,
Active Members: 906
Below are some of the rules. I've mentioned them before.
I've often thought that had we had something similar on packet from the
outset, maybe packet would be more popular than it is, but I guess it's
fifteen years too late for that. You either roll with the punches or
migrate to internet to moderated forums.
Quote:
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forum range in age from youngsters to senior citizens, so language that
seems OK to you may be unacceptable for other members. Also avoid comments
that could be regarded as insults to members of different race, gender,
lifestyle, sexuality etc.
Keep your posts 'clean'. Unnecessary departure from the default font style
and size, excessive use of different fonts and/or colours and excessive
use of smilies may result in the post being edited or deleted at the
discretion of a moderator.
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responsible for your own words and for any action that may result from
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Please keep your posts truthful and accurate to the best of your
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first language, please just do the best you can.
End quote.
(No-one tries to give you lessons in punctuation and
grammar, and UPPER CASE MESSAGES are killed on sight).
Best wishes
David, G4EBT @ GB7FCR
British Vintage Wireless Society Member
G-QRP Club Member, No: 1339
Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
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