wayne
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Dec 26, 2022 13:55:40 GMT 12
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Post by wayne on Dec 26, 2022 13:55:40 GMT 12
Hi all Merry Christmas to all
I've been given what I believe is a Courtnay Model 5M Talisman radio and I need a replacement plastic dial indicator. I'm guessing that's what it's called. Any help with this much appreciated
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Wayne
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Post by Steve on Dec 27, 2022 9:28:20 GMT 12
Hi Wayne, they go cloudly, then crack - its very common on these sets. Finding a good replacement is likely going to be difficult. I looked at getting some replacements screen-printed a few years back but the best quote I got was $350 for 5 - mainly as there are several colours which need to be applied in layers and the setup costs were therefor prohibitive.
Cheers, Steve
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Dec 27, 2022 12:25:37 GMT 12
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Post by wayne on Dec 27, 2022 12:25:37 GMT 12
Thanks Steve, the screen is missing all together so all I've got to go on is a picture off the radio.
Cheers
Wayne
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Post by wayne on Dec 27, 2022 13:04:32 GMT 12
What material can I, should I use to make a screen
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Wayne
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Post by Steve on Dec 27, 2022 18:17:35 GMT 12
thin clear plastic. Maybe 1mm thick I'll email you a higher res copy of this artwork, that might help - I've put this together based on one I did for my Columbus a few years back, and a photo of a Courtenay dial I have. The calibration will almost certainly be completely off the mark but it should be close enough. The colours are probably also not quite right. But it should give you a starting point.  |
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Post by Richard on Dec 29, 2022 12:05:05 GMT 12
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Post by elorens on Dec 30, 2022 8:33:39 GMT 12
Instead of trying to print onto 1 mm thick sheet, another possibility might be to make a colour transparency on a colour photocopier, and then laminate this. I have used this technique to make a realistic looking replacement for an Ultimate Cygnet, which has a trickily curved glass. In your case, if the laminate were too floppy you might be able to support it with the thicker plastic sheet.
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Post by wayne on Dec 30, 2022 21:45:20 GMT 12
Many thanks guys I'll let you know how I get on.
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