16-11-2018, 06:56 PM
I mentioned in my first post that the tuning dial had no frequency or wavelength markings, only station names.
I was mistaken, the wavelength markings are marked on the plastic/cellulose dial cover.
I have also realised I have a second chassis for this model (no cabinet). Oops, my memory is getting worse.
I will look it out and see if it is worth swapping anything. I am not too concerned with the minor spotting of rust, or the slightly pitted aluminium coil cans. But if the dial is more presentable it would be nice to swap them as they are so visible.
The spare chassis can be seen in the radio museum, I uploaded the photos of it before I got hold of the radio with the cabinet.
The photo of the complete radio in the Radio Museum is the same as the one in this thread, The photo of it was taken when it was still wet from having a rub down with a cleaner. After drying it returned to its original dull dry and slightly crazed lacquered finish.
I have now given the cabinet a further clean and have applied a furniture rejuvenator which will seep into the cracks and pores, masks the scratches and brings out the grain again making it brighter.
When this has had 24 hours to dry I use a wax polish and go over it vigorously, this removes the thin surface coating of rejuvenator but leaves the grain still looking nice and the finish original.
Some photos will follow when I have the radio back together.
Mike
I was mistaken, the wavelength markings are marked on the plastic/cellulose dial cover.
I have also realised I have a second chassis for this model (no cabinet). Oops, my memory is getting worse.
I will look it out and see if it is worth swapping anything. I am not too concerned with the minor spotting of rust, or the slightly pitted aluminium coil cans. But if the dial is more presentable it would be nice to swap them as they are so visible.
The spare chassis can be seen in the radio museum, I uploaded the photos of it before I got hold of the radio with the cabinet.
The photo of the complete radio in the Radio Museum is the same as the one in this thread, The photo of it was taken when it was still wet from having a rub down with a cleaner. After drying it returned to its original dull dry and slightly crazed lacquered finish.
I have now given the cabinet a further clean and have applied a furniture rejuvenator which will seep into the cracks and pores, masks the scratches and brings out the grain again making it brighter.
When this has had 24 hours to dry I use a wax polish and go over it vigorously, this removes the thin surface coating of rejuvenator but leaves the grain still looking nice and the finish original.
Some photos will follow when I have the radio back together.
Mike
