[R-390] panel meters

[Curt Nixon]

Most vinyl sign shops can cut negative paint mask or negative vinyl 
using a laser cutter.  But you might better use a positive resist..Apply 
the lettering to the plastic bezel, spray paint over all, then remove 
the letters leaving the clear through to th plastic. 

THis could also be done with a custom dry transfer.  About 25.00 US per 
8x11 sheet with any artwork.  Like the old rub-off lettering but any 
artwork at all. 

I have used this supplier for technical one-off instrumentation and also 
model work.

http://www.allout-graphics.com/

Curt
KU8L


Tisha Hayes wrote:
> Quote: "I have the dial off of a R44/ARR-5. It is a thin plastic disk with a
> black background and transparent MC markings etched (?) in.
>
> Would it be possible to make such a dial face to fit both R390A meters and
> have it backlit with a LED? What would it take?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts"
>
> I think it is a great idea. I think that the grungy finish on the existing
> meters detracts from a really nice restore. You could even put a low powered
> green LED in there to give a really sharp looking replication of what those
> panel meters would look like when the radium paint was fresh and in a dark
> room.
>
> Now we need to find someone who can make plastic bezels and a negative
> stencil.
>
>