[Hallicrafters] Panel Lettering

[Bob W7AVK]

If you have a flat panel something I've done is to take it to a local 
shop selling sports cups and presentation stuff.  They have a computer 
controlled engraving machine.  They can setup about any size and fonts, 
etc with the computer.  Worked so well I had them engrave the plastic 
bottom of my DELL 17R laptop.

73  Bob  W7AVK


On 1/20/2012 9:46 AM, Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
> 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
>
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