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Model 90 about done - barshnik - 06-14-2013
Found a beat up 90 a few months ago locally (Craigslist). I had never tried any kind of wood work, but sometimes a total lack of knowledge isn't all bad - a kind gentleman on 'that other forum' helped me every step of the way. I screwed up my fair share, but stuck with it and now have a very nice looking radio. The chassis required the normal capping, I'm going to read more and tackle the bakelite blocks next. With the power supply caps replaced though, it plays nicely.
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RE: Model 90 about done - Steve Davis - 06-15-2013
Great job!
Steve
RE: Model 90 about done - morzh - 06-15-2013
Nice!
RE: Model 90 about done - jph14 - 06-15-2013
Looks great!
RE: Model 90 about done - DeckApe - 06-15-2013
But does the cat approve?
RE: Model 90 about done - Art Hoch - 06-15-2013
NICE! Is that Philco's answer to this cat?8)
RE: Model 90 about done - Michael Dennis - 06-15-2013
Nice kittycat!
I'm sure s/he likes the warmth from the tubes! Mike
RE: Model 90 about done - morzh - 06-15-2013
I think this cat is a little snotty. I think she considers herself above those electrical things.
RE: Model 90 about done - Michael Dennis - 06-15-2013
Maybe that's one of her napping spots and views the Philco as an intruder.
Mike
RE: Model 90 about done - Phlogiston - 06-16-2013
She looks just like our cat who considers herself above just about everything.
RE: Model 90 about done - Michael Dennis - 06-16-2013
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RE: Model 90 about done - DeckApe - 06-16-2013
Same here, Mike--and I'm grateful every time I see my console radio with its original grille cloth, and my cat continuing to ignore it. I'll have to get a sheet of acrylic and cut a speaker hole in it before the cat shuffles off this mortal coil. (She's seventeen, so I ought to get on with it.)
RE: Model 90 about done - Michael Dennis - 06-16-2013
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RE: Model 90 about done - barshnik - 06-16-2013
That cat loves to sit close to the 90 and listen to sports radio. I had it playing when the picture was taken, he was fascinated with the sound. So far has shown no interest in the grill cloth, so that is a good thing. I'd love to run into one of those white-cat sets, but I feel lucky enough just having a nice 90.
John F
LV NV