I found my Model 87 with the cabinet in pretty good condition, except for the two decorative carvings above and to the left and right of the tuner window.
One was broken and the other missing. I'm looking to either obtain some, new or used. Barring that, I think if I could get maybe a clay impression of them on another cabinet, I might be able to make some. So I'm looking for options. Any help would be appreciated.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Well, got the carvings molded and lacquered, fixed some missing wood in the grille, and put in new grille cloth. Thanks again Terry for making the impressions. I'm going to make a spare pair and keep the clay molds, just in case. Only had one small veneer patch on one side to do. In the homestretch with the chassis. Will need to make a new chassis cover for the bottom, apparently didnt survive two house moves. Things are lookin up!
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
(This post was last modified: 07-06-2018, 09:42 PM by Radioroslyn.)
That cabinet looks awesome, the moldings are excellent and the carpet achieves an harmonious ambience with the receiver. VERY nice! How are the repros attached as compared to the originals? were they pegged, screwed or glued?
Will still need a casting expert Terry, you aint off the hook yet.
Managed to use Gorilla wood glue to attach them. Seems to work very well.
I had a bad continuous crackling in the audio. Got a new (kinda), well new to me, audio transformer from Gary at Play Things of the Past. Cured the problem. Listening to the NY - Baltimore game now. Seems to be ok. I'm resisting the urge to do the neutrodyne alignment since its working.
Will give the cabinet a once over with some Briwax.
How are the repros attached as compared to the originals? were they pegged, screwed or glued?
