Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

andycapp · 3rd Dec 2014, 8:14 pm

Looks fantastic, cant wait to see the finished masterpiece, well done.

paulsherwin · 3rd Dec 2014, 8:51 pm

I agree, impressive work.

Nickthedentist · 3rd Dec 2014, 9:06 pm

That is indeed magnificent!

What next?

FERNSEH · 3rd Dec 2014, 11:13 pm

Good evening Gentlemen,
Many thanks for those kind words of encouragement.
I've made a start on the refinishing task today. There is a particularly beautiful symmetrical wood grain effect on the front of the cabinet. This was not apparent under the original dark brown lacquer. The wood dye and French polish has emphasised the effect.
Will post a picture tomorrow.

DFWB.

FERNSEH · 10th Dec 2014, 12:43 pm

A picture of the exquisite veneer pattern on the cabinet front. It doesn't get better than this.

DFWB.

Nickthedentist · 10th Dec 2014, 12:57 pm

That really is a very nice example David.

FERNSEH · 30th Jan 2015, 5:59 pm

Hi Nick,
that's the job done. It's big and shiny. This is an impressive looking receiver.

DFWB.

Nickthedentist · 30th Jan 2015, 8:47 pm

Looking very lovely indeed, David. With the dial glass missing, it almost looks as if it should have a small CRT filling the aperture.

Does it perform as well as it looks?

Nick.

FERNSEH · 30th Jan 2015, 9:05 pm

Hi Nick,
the cabinet belongs to another Forum member. However, I have a similar set which was bought from a radio swapmeet in 2002. Believe it not, I have never switched it on. It's about time I did. As soon as that is done I will report my findings on this forum. I'd imagine that the set will be a good performer, it has an RF stage and has the added refinement of AFC which is desirable on a set with motorised tuning.
You are right, that cabinet would have made a stylish television set.

DFWB.

peter_scott · 31st Jan 2015, 4:39 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickthedentist

Looking very lovely indeed, David. With the dial glass missing, it almost looks as if it should have a small CRT filling the aperture

Hi David,

+1 for very lovely indeed!

Do I not recall you planning to convert a similar looking asymmetric radio into a symmetrical television some years ago?

Peter

FERNSEH · 31st Jan 2015, 8:48 pm

Hi Peter,
That's right, in fact the radio cabinet which could donate it's curved sides is in the shop somewhere.
It's time I started churning out more projects, the strange thing is I used to do more projects and restorations when the shop was busy.
At the moment it is too cold in the place to do anything.

DFWB.

3rd Dec 2014, 8:14 pm	#21
andycapp Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bath, Avon, UK Posts: 235	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Looks fantastic, cant wait to see the finished masterpiece, well done.

3rd Dec 2014, 8:51 pm	#22
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,932	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. I agree, impressive work.

3rd Dec 2014, 9:06 pm	#23
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,841	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. That is indeed magnificent! What next?

3rd Dec 2014, 11:13 pm	#24
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Good evening Gentlemen, Many thanks for those kind words of encouragement. I've made a start on the refinishing task today. There is a particularly beautiful symmetrical wood grain effect on the front of the cabinet. This was not apparent under the original dark brown lacquer. The wood dye and French polish has emphasised the effect. Will post a picture tomorrow. DFWB.

10th Dec 2014, 12:43 pm	#25
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. A picture of the exquisite veneer pattern on the cabinet front. It doesn't get better than this. DFWB. Attached Thumbnails

10th Dec 2014, 12:57 pm	#26
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,841	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. That really is a very nice example David.

30th Jan 2015, 5:59 pm	#27
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Hi Nick, that's the job done. It's big and shiny. This is an impressive looking receiver. DFWB. Attached Thumbnails

30th Jan 2015, 8:47 pm	#28
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,841	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Looking very lovely indeed, David. With the dial glass missing, it almost looks as if it should have a small CRT filling the aperture. Does it perform as well as it looks? Nick.

30th Jan 2015, 9:05 pm	#29
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Hi Nick, the cabinet belongs to another Forum member. However, I have a similar set which was bought from a radio swapmeet in 2002. Believe it not, I have never switched it on. It's about time I did. As soon as that is done I will report my findings on this forum. I'd imagine that the set will be a good performer, it has an RF stage and has the added refinement of AFC which is desirable on a set with motorised tuning. You are right, that cabinet would have made a stylish television set. DFWB.

31st Jan 2015, 8:48 pm	#31
FERNSEH Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 7,444	Re: Defiant MSH938 cabinet repair. Hi Peter, That's right, in fact the radio cabinet which could donate it's curved sides is in the shop somewhere. It's time I started churning out more projects, the strange thing is I used to do more projects and restorations when the shop was busy. At the moment it is too cold in the place to do anything. DFWB.