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Aerodyne · 15th Dec 2018, 12:59 pm

I'd go for a separate front panel of either engraved aluminium or acrylic (Perspex), the latter to have a sheet printed with the control legends affixed behind.

Either way you lose the absolute authenticity of the original WADAR but you can keep the bulk of the finished chassis, only replacing the front. The replacement panel could be held by the control mounting nuts, perhaps.

I fully sympathise as I too could not live with that lettering quality.

Tony

15th Dec 2018, 12:59 pm	#12
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	Re: Wadar chassis nightmare! Suggestions? I'd go for a separate front panel of either engraved aluminium or acrylic (Perspex), the latter to have a sheet printed with the control legends affixed behind. Either way you lose the absolute authenticity of the original WADAR but you can keep the bulk of the finished chassis, only replacing the front. The replacement panel could be held by the control mounting nuts, perhaps. I fully sympathise as I too could not live with that lettering quality. Tony