3rd Mar 2015, 1:25 pm | #141 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
Thanks for the tips and pointers Mark.
I've got a couple of jobs to sort and clear from the bench first then I might just take some brave pills and have a go Marc. |
3rd Mar 2015, 8:06 pm | #142 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
I have now completed the set, I spent a few hours on the cabinet and a carried out few finishing touches.
It has been a long journey with this set, and I would like to say thanks to all who have helped me to see it through. I think it has been worth it, I am certainly happy with how good it looks now. Just look at the difference from when I got it! Mark |
4th Mar 2015, 8:12 am | #143 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
That looks really good Mark. You're a more patient man than I...
Well done, keep up the good work! Regards, Paul
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4th Mar 2015, 10:05 am | #144 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
It has taken longer to restore than any TV I have tackled so far, but I was determined to see it through.
I do like the look of the set, the cabinet is of high quality construction and finish. After a lot of elbow grease, the cabinet now has a deep shine to it. It certainly looks older than 1950 in appearance. I ran it up again last night. It needed a tweak on the line hold at first, then ran all evening without issue. I think the combination of modern capacitors and the fact the chassis runs cool in this cabinet (there is a large mesh grille in the base of the cabinet) will certainly help. I would imagine that this chassis would suffer from heat related instability much more in the tiny table models, where ventilation was very poor. Mark |
4th Mar 2015, 5:30 pm | #145 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
Well done Mark.Proper Job it looks great! A proper *********of a job but well worth it!
Regards Steve. |
4th Mar 2015, 8:52 pm | #146 |
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Re: Marconiphone VRC74DA
Thanks Steve, My next project will be it's HMV brother, but to keep me sane I am doing one of my Pye LV20's at the same time
At least if I come across any problems with it, I will find it easier just having completed one! Mark |