[MRCA] Decals to replace inked on stamps - Re: PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement

[Al Klase]

I could be wrong, but I always assumed they were rubber stamps. - Al - N3FRQ

On 3/20/2018 10:34 PM, John Hutchins wrote:
>
> Just asking the groups  -
>
> On the subject of remakes of ID plates anyone have prior 
> knowledge/experience, having  decals made,  for those acceptance 
> stamps.  These could be rub-on or water based like model decals.
>
> Like this: SC /3075/ A
>
> Mark -
>
> Nice reproductions
>
> Thanks
> Hutch
> On 3/19/2018 11:20 PM, Steve Gajkowski kd3ht wrote:
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>> Really came out well Mark,
>>
>> Steve, kd3ht
>>
>> *From:*mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>> [mailto:mrca-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *Mark Burgess
>> *Sent:* Monday, March 19, 2018 4:59 PM
>> *To:* MRCA at mailman.qth.net
>> *Subject:* [MRCA] PRC-74 Data Plate Replacement
>>
>> When I purchased my 74 the data plate was missing and trying to find 
>> one was proving not to be easy.  The parts manual only showed a part 
>> number, no NSN assigned to it that I could find.  A search of the 
>> part number yielded no results so I decided to try and have one made.
>>   The best option appeared to be the metalphoto process offered by 
>> several companies, prices ranged from $45 to $400 for a one off 
>> plate.  All they required was a decent picture and they can re 
>> produce one in great detail, the process has a 20 year outside 
>> durability.  A few MRCA members were kind enough to send me pictures 
>> of their data plates for the project, it was interesting to see the 
>> different variations and contract number types on the plates.  I was 
>> able to find the correct size military spec drive screws/rivets at 
>> Aircraft Spruce, they carry a lot of mil spec hardware.
>>
>> The plate arrived quickly, only 4 days after the design was approved, 
>> very good service, the detail was amazing, even the Hughes lettering 
>> font was exact.  The holes were nicely punched and it also had a thin 
>> adhesive backing applied.  The plate installed without issue, the 
>> adhesive backing keeps the plate flat to the surface and less prone 
>> to damage.  Thank you to the MRCA members who made this project possible.
>>
>> ​73
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> K1HF
>>
>>
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Al Klase – N3FRQ
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