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Philco 112X - Ronin61 - 02-04-2014

Just figured I'd add some pictures of a project radio radio that is just about finished, it's a Philco 112X that we are doing for a St. Louis police officer.

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This has been a great project with all the Bakelite caps and that monster cap can which turned out to be easy. Now it's on to the Stromberg Carlson 535M.

RE: Philco 112X - Ron Ramirez - 02-04-2014

Since this is on a different subject from the 16B, I put it into its own thread.

The cabinet looks great! Icon_thumbup

RE: Philco 112X - klondike98 - 02-04-2014

Looking very nice! Icon_clapIcon_clapIcon_clap

RE: Philco 112X - hsusmann - 02-04-2014

Looks like a super restoration job!

Herb S.

RE: Philco 112X - Phlogiston - 02-04-2014

Looks like you got the colors right. Sadly, something you don't see often (enough).

Here is an original finish for comparison. I just restored the radio and buffed out the cabinet. Good radio. Made some model number tags for them on real gold background.

   

   

RE: Philco 112X - TA Forbes - 02-04-2014

Very nice!!!!!

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RE: Philco 112X - morzh - 02-04-2014

Well this is a thing of beauty!

RE: Philco 112X - gregb - 02-04-2014

Excellent job, looks very original!

Gregb

RE: Philco 112X - Jayce - 02-04-2014

Wow, that looks great! Icon_biggrin

RE: Philco 112X - Don Ferguson - 02-06-2014

Hi gang. Not sure what Phlogiston ment by getting the colors right. Dont know if he ment cabinet or grill cloth. Anyway Ronin61 used about 1/8 of a new can of GOOP and some of my clean rags along with about 45 minutes time. The finish you see is original with a good cleaning with Goop. Next Monday either he or I we will apply a coat of " Old English" and call it good. We enjoy these things.
Don

RE: Philco 112X - Phlogiston - 02-06-2014

Well that explains why the cabinet colors are correct. I thought that he refinished the cabinet,(because of the shiny residue left from the Goop) which usually end up too light, too dark, red, black, or some combination of these.

RE: Philco 112X - PhilcoMike - 02-06-2014

Ronin61, Great job. Since I have a SC 535M as well I hope you will document your restoration for the rest of us to enjoy and benefit from your efforts.

Looking forward to it!

Thanks,

Mike

RE: Philco 112X - Ronin61 - 02-25-2014

Well the 112X is assembled and sounding great, just a few more pictures of the front and the back. Check out that original back panel. Thanks for everyone's advice and encouragement on this project Don and I really appreciate it.
[Image: http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/ronin61/null_zpsb7e670d0.jpg] this picture came out a little dark but just refer back a few pics.
[Image: http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a508/ronin61/null_zps34122d7c.jpg] nice new cloth covered power cord. Da cops gonna love this thing.

RE: Philco 112X - morzh - 02-25-2014

You have a well set up place there. One day I have the space to do the same.....