[Arran]

I love that inlay too

The radio came with replacement electrolytics. I found the original part #s, did a web search and, amazingly, found someone selling a couple

Check out the bulge in the one on the right. I wonder if it was made that way or did that much pressure build up inside ?

I'm going to be restuffing them using Syl's technique.
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I also sprayed on the first coat of gloss lacquer.
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That cabinet touchup and recoat of lacquer has really enhanced the maquetry on that bottom rail, I didn't even notice those horizontal bands at either end. One thing I will say about the 1939 sets is that Philco thankfully dumped that awful faux finish on all but their cheapest sets.
Regards
Arran