[Hallicrafters] Panel Lettering

[Roger Basford]

On 20/01/2012 17:46, 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
>
>
OK Todd,

That's disappointing; The RD decals aren't especially expensive and they 
have the Hallicrafters company font,  although there's airmail to add to 
the prices and I really need to buy their recommended sealer which will 
no doubt cause shipping issues with the Post Office! Anyway, I have an 
old BC-614 mounting plate to experiment on, so can see what it looks 
like before I attack the pristine powder-coating!

73

Roger/G3VKM