Useful tuning scale and label scans etc - Page 4 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

cathoderay57 · 22nd Feb 2022, 1:54 pm

Final versions of Murphy A48 dial legends in forward and reverse print attached.

Nanozeugma · 22nd Feb 2022, 11:08 pm

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Originally Posted by cathoderay57

Final versions of Murphy A48 dial legends in forward and reverse print attached. Mods please remove previous post including draft.

Grateful thanks to Jerry who generated these at my request to solve the problem of replacing a much degraded / distorted original.

PJC58-Hythe · 13th Jul 2022, 5:18 pm

Here are another couple of recreated dials for the EKCO SH25

PJC58-Hythe · 3rd Feb 2023, 2:44 pm

Another couple of dials to add to the ever growing list..

Please note: When printing from these PDF files make sure you select 'Actual Size' and not the default of 'Fit' or they will be the wrong size!

As the Milde 541 is printed on the glass I have created one that can be placed on the backplate by first removing the tuning indicator and the band indicator.

Nickthedentist · 6th Mar 2023, 10:56 pm

Not a dial, but the paper label affixed to the chassis of the Pilot Major Maestro (Model T16) from c. 1947, the version with a live chassis but with a stepdown filament transformer.

With all the postwar shortages, they seem to have been a bit approximate with the label applied; this one clearly states it's for the multi-voltage version, but it was applied to a 240V~ only chassis.

David G4EBT · 7th Mar 2023, 2:36 pm

I had a dial scan of a KB FB10 'Toaster' in which - due to the thickness of the glass when scanning - shadows were cast in the areas of the dial which should be transparent, such as where the wavelengths are marked, and the little oblong 'windows' adjacent to the station names. Those shortcomings will be noticeable when viewing the original scan, Pic 1 below, and were also apparent on a waterslide transfer.

I've found some time to clean up the scan by clearing all the transparent areas, and have recreated the wavelength markings in the windows, which had been a bit indistinct. A waterslide transfer applied to the rear of the dial glass needs to have the image reversed and must of course be printed on transparent decal paper so that the 'window' areas are transparent.

Pic 1: The original scan.

Pic 2: The cleaned up scan.

Hope that might be useful to someone.

Nickthedentist · 7th Mar 2023, 4:20 pm

Impressive, David, thank you.

David G4EBT · 30th Aug 2023, 9:58 am

I've just discovered that there are these dial and logo scans too:

https://www.vintage-radio.info/scans

Dickie · 13th Sep 2023, 4:51 pm

Another Ekco AD75 scan. It's always good to have a choice!

PJC58-Hythe · 1st Nov 2023, 8:56 am

Ekco AD76 recreated dial

6th Mar 2023, 10:56 pm	#65
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,567	Re: Useful tuning scale and label scans etc Not a dial, but the paper label affixed to the chassis of the Pilot Major Maestro (Model T16) from c. 1947, the version with a live chassis but with a stepdown filament transformer. With all the postwar shortages, they seem to have been a bit approximate with the label applied; this one clearly states it's for the multi-voltage version, but it was applied to a 240V~ only chassis. Attached Thumbnails

7th Mar 2023, 2:36 pm	#66
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,576	Re: Useful tuning scale and label scans etc I had a dial scan of a KB FB10 'Toaster' in which - due to the thickness of the glass when scanning - shadows were cast in the areas of the dial which should be transparent, such as where the wavelengths are marked, and the little oblong 'windows' adjacent to the station names. Those shortcomings will be noticeable when viewing the original scan, Pic 1 below, and were also apparent on a waterslide transfer. I've found some time to clean up the scan by clearing all the transparent areas, and have recreated the wavelength markings in the windows, which had been a bit indistinct. A waterslide transfer applied to the rear of the dial glass needs to have the image reversed and must of course be printed on transparent decal paper so that the 'window' areas are transparent. Pic 1: The original scan. Pic 2: The cleaned up scan. Hope that might be useful to someone. Attached Thumbnails __________________ David. BVWS Member. G-QRP Club member 1339.

7th Mar 2023, 4:20 pm	#67
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,567	Re: Useful tuning scale and label scans etc Impressive, David, thank you.

30th Aug 2023, 9:58 am	#68
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,576	Re: Useful tuning scale and label scans etc I've just discovered that there are these dial and logo scans too: https://www.vintage-radio.info/scans __________________ David. BVWS Member. G-QRP Club member 1339.