[R-390] Painting Notes and Parts

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

David P. Goncalves wrote:

>1. Jeez, that paint that they used on the R-390 is tough to remove. I let
>the knobs soak for a WEEK in Zip-Strip, and I still had to sand them. I
>spread the stripper on the panel with a plastic scraper (which then melted
>into yellow goo) and still has to scrub it for an hour - and that was just
>the gray bits! The white lettering refuses to go! 
>
Someone mentioned an aircraft-grade stripper that works quite well. 
Anyone remember what it was? I almost think it was Barry #1. It's 
amazing how scratched and hacked up these panels could get, considering 
how tough the paint is to remove intentionally.

>3. Leeds Electronics (www.leedselect.com) seems to be selling a Dejur
>100 microamp meter ($6) in the 1.75" square case most desired for
>replacements. They also have IERC shields in stock too. If they are
>reasonable in price, don't buy too many, I need some!
>
Keep in mind that these guys are on epay, so they're aware of what some 
fools will pay for a toob shield. If their message just above the 
sheilds isn't warning enough "(please note the recent change in 
prices)", the fact that they have NO prices listed for the IERC shields 
should be. Of the three sizes they have in stock , two are the short 
nubby 7 and 9-pin sizes for....$5/each....and the other is the 
medium/standard 7 pin size for...$8! Hope you don't need many! You can 
buy the nice shiney EBY/ELCO types for $2-$2.50 though.

 I suspect they're in a tight competition with Greedle at SSofN for 
customers. I'm just glad someone can afford to support them and keep 
them in business, because I sure can't. I have to resort to diggin' 
through boxes under tables at hamfests. (o:

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ