[Hallicrafters] Panel Lettering

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Roger Basford <Roger at new-gate.co.uk> wrote:

> I'm looking at the
> RadioDaze decals with a view to ordering some of those, any feelings on
> their suitability for wrinkle paint?

Unless they're a newer material that partially dissolves or conforms
better to the texture, I don't think you'll be very happy with them.
Particularly if you have a dense, heavy wrinkle. I haven't used any
kind of transfer in years due to this. Maybe things have progressed
since then?

Some companies actually painted then engraved the panels to produce
crisp aluminum lettering. Hammarlund did this on the early Super Pros
and Collins used the approach on their broadcast line. Looks nice but
precludes repainting to some extent. It would probably cost a bit, but
if you have an accurate copy of the original layout, it's something
else to consider.

~ Todd/KAQ