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13th Aug 2006, 1:31 pm | #41 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
That Fada certainly is not ugly its a work of art!
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13th Aug 2006, 5:00 pm | #42 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
I would have to disagree on that one. I'm not a fan of catalin radios, although some are not too bad. Josh.
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13th Aug 2006, 9:31 pm | #43 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
That Ferguson 627u is GROOVY!!!!!!! I want one............ianj
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20th Aug 2006, 5:43 pm | #44 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Hi,
What do you think of this? some people love it some go Oh....... Tony. |
20th Aug 2006, 5:46 pm | #45 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Hi Tony,
I'd say it's a glorious looking set. What is it? Regards,
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20th Aug 2006, 5:49 pm | #46 |
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Me Again
Another go at uploading a decent picture |
20th Aug 2006, 6:04 pm | #47 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Brian, I must say you have good taste,
I bought this set from the well known auction site a couple of years ago, the seller had bought it from France. The name on it is Lux Electro radio, I did extensive searches at the time and the best I came back with was that it was a home made/kit job sold in France in the 50's. When it arrived (just wrapped in brown paper).....it had damage to the front and the GZ41 valve was bust, I managed to get a replacement valve and repaired the case damage. I have stripped the case (quite thin but interesting veneer) and refinished it. I had to source new mirror bits for the front of the knobs. I had to order 20....so if you need any let me know...it is a basic set but sounds really good in my opinion, and turns a few heads. Cheers, Tony. |
20th Aug 2006, 6:04 pm | #48 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Looks like it's in a fireplace - if so, best place for it - yuck !
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20th Aug 2006, 6:28 pm | #49 | |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
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A good restoration job in that case! Take no notice of anybody who says it look like a fireplace Regards,
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20th Aug 2006, 11:22 pm | #50 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
It is French, ergo it is NOT ugly. QED.
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21st Aug 2006, 2:09 am | #51 |
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21st Aug 2006, 8:18 am | #52 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Very nice!
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21st Aug 2006, 11:19 am | #53 |
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21st Aug 2006, 8:07 pm | #54 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
that's exactly what I was thinking!
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21st Aug 2006, 8:34 pm | #55 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Why is everyone so down on French radios?
Maybe I should drag the two Frenchie portables I have and photograph them. They're actually kinda cute looking. |
21st Aug 2006, 8:38 pm | #56 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Gentlemen,
There is no such thing as an "ugly" radio. All radios were created beautifully! Here is my contibution, and no, I do not think it's ugly! |
27th Aug 2006, 10:37 am | #57 | |
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It just reminds me of the robot priest from Futurama, a US amimated show created by the creator of The Simpsons. It must be my love of French cars but I think French radios are gorgeous, especially the one posted by rigsby 27. Things French are an acquired taste I guess..
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22nd Sep 2006, 2:30 pm | #58 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
Nastiest-looking set? How about the Aerodyne 301AC? - sorry I haven't got a picture . So ugly it finished off a company previously known for its basic but attractively-designed cabinets!
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2nd Oct 2006, 8:44 pm | #59 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
For me it has to be a GEC transistor set with 2 big knobs and a rexine covering and not much else, fortunately I don't have a photo
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4th Oct 2006, 2:31 pm | #60 |
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Re: Ugliest Radio
I've asked my BC502 and BC505, but neither has any idea which GEC model you could possibly be thinking of
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