29-11-2015, 12:46 PM
(This post was last modified: 29-11-2015, 12:47 PM by Radio Fixer.)
I would have only used the 'yellow perils' on small chassis sets where they don't look so out of keeping. Even painted some and covered with PC made labels but I don't bother now. Simply not interested in restoring those small sets as I never play them as I prefer the bigger 30's radios. Have some 50's sets but they will just stay as they are, some would say "and a good thing too".
An easier way than Colin's which looks very good is to use styrene tube from model shops and make suitable labels. Fill the ends with hot melt glue and later paint a shade of brown.
David mentioned re-forming the electrolytics but its just not worth it, they don't last. Re-stuff is cheap and gives more confidence the set will go on working.
Gary
An easier way than Colin's which looks very good is to use styrene tube from model shops and make suitable labels. Fill the ends with hot melt glue and later paint a shade of brown.
David mentioned re-forming the electrolytics but its just not worth it, they don't last. Re-stuff is cheap and gives more confidence the set will go on working.
Gary
