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

[John Hutchins]

Al -

    You are correct, I have to restore one.  I repainted the radio 
similar, close to picture different serial number.

   I guess I could order a rubber Stamp.  Wonder what the type and 
manufacture of the Ink was?


Thanks

Hutch

Picture removed.    ?- }


On 3/20/2018 11:11 PM, Al Klase wrote:
> 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:
>>>
>>> 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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