08-01-2009, 11:04 PM
Hi Codefox,
Good luck on the veneer issue, there's some good suggestions here. I have a couple of sets that need the treatment.
I have a 42-327 I think I bought from Ron a couple years ago, still haven't got to it yet. But I did find a good image of the dial, at least would be better than what I had now, as mine is really flaking off badly.
This image has been cleaned up I suspect, and the colors might not be accurate, especially where the gold is. BUt is should make a nice decal or printed image to put behind glass.
This link should take you to the full size image of 1435 X 386. I can't remember where I got it from, or I'd give credit to them.
(Right click on the image to save.)
http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/90268-1/42-327+b.jpg
As far as sprayig something on your original I wouldn't . I have a couple f other sets that are starting to flake, but I'm leaving them alone for now.
Your dial does not look that bad really. I imagine you could carefully try to touch it up, if you are artistic and have a very steady hand. Again, I'd leave it alone, or make the new dial and store your original safely.
Hope this helps.
Gary.
Good luck on the veneer issue, there's some good suggestions here. I have a couple of sets that need the treatment.
I have a 42-327 I think I bought from Ron a couple years ago, still haven't got to it yet. But I did find a good image of the dial, at least would be better than what I had now, as mine is really flaking off badly.
This image has been cleaned up I suspect, and the colors might not be accurate, especially where the gold is. BUt is should make a nice decal or printed image to put behind glass.
This link should take you to the full size image of 1435 X 386. I can't remember where I got it from, or I'd give credit to them.
(Right click on the image to save.)
http://antiqueradios.com/gallery/d/90268-1/42-327+b.jpg
As far as sprayig something on your original I wouldn't . I have a couple f other sets that are starting to flake, but I'm leaving them alone for now.
Your dial does not look that bad really. I imagine you could carefully try to touch it up, if you are artistic and have a very steady hand. Again, I'd leave it alone, or make the new dial and store your original safely.
Hope this helps.
Gary.
