Agree with Crist - looks good
Probably the next best thing to plating, color-wise.
However, is this paint conductive?
The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use
Thanks Fred. I'm going to get some of the stuff. The shields look great!
(06-08-2015, 06:25 PM)Fred Taylor Wrote: [ -> ]The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use
I'm pretty sure that's why you want conductive paint, so it will be grounded. Otherwise if it's not conductive it wont make electrical contact, unless you scrape off the paint at any points of contact.
(06-08-2015, 10:26 PM)Warren Wrote: [ -> ] (06-08-2015, 06:25 PM)Fred Taylor Wrote: [ -> ]The color of paint for the shields is called chrome , that's what rustoleum calls it. I don't know if its conductive but Dick Morgan states that as long as tube shield is grounded good it doesn't matter what kind of paint u use
I'm pretty sure that's why you want conductive paint, so it will be grounded. Otherwise if it's not conductive it wont make electrical contact, unless you scrape off the paint at any points of contact.
That's what I did was remove some paint on bottom edge of shield, now I have a good ground
Finished today, I am pleased with the way they turned out, the late version 16b cabinet was basket case and has a little distortion in the sound but plays good on all bands , I spent a lot of time on that one around 25 hours total cab and electric . The early 16b same way on cabinet (Basket) and the chassis was what I called roached out, meaning filthy and rusted. Compare before and after photo and you'll see
what I mean, the sound on this one is great and performs well on all bands
. This one took a little more time to do , so this will be the end of my story on these relics of the past. (May the force be with you)
Fred Taylor
You probably see the deference in grill cloth and maybe Ron can clear this up. The radio on left has Kenny's cloth and radio on right has Radio Daze cloth
The paint does not matter fir the shields as long ss you leave the internal base part bare so it connects to the chassis, the rest you can cover with latex based for all I care as long as you like it.
(06-12-2015, 11:25 AM)morzh Wrote: [ -> ]The paint does not matter fir the shields as long ss you leave the internal base part bare so it connects to the chassis, the rest you can cover with latex based for all I care as long as you like it.
I mentioned that already and you are right, as long there are grounded good.
Those sure are purty radios!
A minor point: I thought the knobs on the earlier and later versions were different.