Facelift for RIC1 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Neil Purling · 16th Aug 2007, 4:12 pm

I have got a RIC1 that badly needs some cosmetic improvement (see image).
Can anyone pass on the name and address of anyone to whom they have sent a Roberts for a re-cover. If someone was especially pleased with the result they might have a reccomendation.

dickiplast · 16th Aug 2007, 6:34 pm

Hi Neil

I got one of these from a boot sale that needed recovering. so I had a go at it myself, I got some cloth from F.J.Ratchford in Stockport and set to, it wasn't to difficult just take your time, I am quite impressed with the results. So if you fancy having a go at it yourself I think I have some cloth left, and could be persuaded to part with some of it.

Paul Stenning · 19th Aug 2007, 8:22 pm

That looks really good, Dick!

Mike Phelan · 20th Aug 2007, 9:20 am

Wow! Best re-cover I have seen!

dickiplast · 21st Aug 2007, 11:31 pm

Thanks guys for those comments it means a lot.

I was really pleased with the way it came out, so pleased infact i've done two more (minimum order for cloth was 1 sq meter and they are very generous with the measure i got nearly 1.5 metres so i had plenty) I still have some left so I may do some more.

Mike it's really good to see your well on the way to a good recovery

Anyway just time for a quick beer before bed

Kind regards Ian

Neil Purling · 22nd Aug 2007, 4:26 pm

Does the case of a RIC 1 dismantle to allow you to remove the old covering?
How do you get the trim off? Any solvent necessary to clean and prepare the case for the new material? Particular tools necessary (best sort of knife, that kind of thing).
At least a RIC 1 is all square corners.
I wonder if you could get the cloth with a Wm Morris print??
Seriously: I would rather have someone from here make a good job of it than a

one by me. I was never very good at crafts at school, which was a long while ago now. Can someone help?

16th Aug 2007, 4:12 pm	#1
Neil Purling Nonode Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,087	Facelift for RIC1 I have got a RIC1 that badly needs some cosmetic improvement (see image). Can anyone pass on the name and address of anyone to whom they have sent a Roberts for a re-cover. If someone was especially pleased with the result they might have a reccomendation. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Neil Purling; 16th Aug 2007 at 4:17 pm. Reason: forgot to add image

16th Aug 2007, 6:34 pm	#2
dickiplast Triode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 29	Re: Facelift for RIC1 Hi Neil I got one of these from a boot sale that needed recovering. so I had a go at it myself, I got some cloth from F.J.Ratchford in Stockport and set to, it wasn't to difficult just take your time, I am quite impressed with the results. So if you fancy having a go at it yourself I think I have some cloth left, and could be persuaded to part with some of it. Attached Thumbnails

19th Aug 2007, 8:22 pm	#3
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,073	Re: Facelift for RIC1 That looks really good, Dick! __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

20th Aug 2007, 9:20 am	#4
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Facelift for RIC1 Wow! Best re-cover I have seen! __________________ Mike.

21st Aug 2007, 11:31 pm	#5
dickiplast Triode Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 29	Re: Facelift for RIC1 Thanks guys for those comments it means a lot. I was really pleased with the way it came out, so pleased infact i've done two more (minimum order for cloth was 1 sq meter and they are very generous with the measure i got nearly 1.5 metres so i had plenty) I still have some left so I may do some more. Mike it's really good to see your well on the way to a good recovery Anyway just time for a quick beer before bed Kind regards Ian Attached Thumbnails

22nd Aug 2007, 4:26 pm	#6
Neil Purling Nonode Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hull, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,087	Re: Facelift for RIC1 Does the case of a RIC 1 dismantle to allow you to remove the old covering? How do you get the trim off? Any solvent necessary to clean and prepare the case for the new material? Particular tools necessary (best sort of knife, that kind of thing). At least a RIC 1 is all square corners. I wonder if you could get the cloth with a Wm Morris print?? Seriously: I would rather have someone from here make a good job of it than a one by me. I was never very good at crafts at school, which was a long while ago now. Can someone help?