Cobra-matic : Retro Bakelite Phonograph

[DonT-FeaR]

thats looks cool keep it up

[Mach]

Thanks DonT-FeaR, I'll keep at it.

Instead of the update on the psu, time to do something about the backside cover for the fan. Speed mod time:

Review method at:
http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm

Design new back cover in CorelDraw:

Race to Kinko's and print the reverse image (always pays to have more than one):

Cut copper to approximate size (note stove background):

Put cutout laser print on copper; turn stove to 11:

Ensure SWMBO is gone ; use rolling pin to apply a metric assload pressure:

Turn off stove; dunk copper in water to peel paper:

Use thumb to clear more paper off; cover back in duct tape:

Recite "Do what you oughta, add acid to water" 3X, dunk in acid/ peroxide mixture for 45 minutes:

Rinse with baking soda & water, remove tape, clean with acetone:

Grin, Clean-up and go to bed:

Night folks.

[DonT-FeaR]

lol nice very good work i like it

[Mach]

Thanks for the comment. I was trying to wedge some progress in but the weekend was too crazy for much.

Plating is a no-go for the bezel front. It's pot metal which is going to be too expensive, $80-160 depending on the quote. I may get a fan grill done since they were cheaper but first I'm going to experiment with Dupi-Color's Metalcast paint.

[Mach]

Small update, the etched fan label epoxied in place

99.9% less cheese.

[DonT-FeaR]

you know you gain 3kg from that 0.1% of cheese

[Mach]

lol, sure but my 3DMark scores just jumped up too. So I'm thinking I got that going for me.

[Mach]

Original color looks anodized but its paint:

Boiling in water and detergent:

Came off, easy-peasy, with a paper towel after boiling.

Polished with steel wool

Boiled the station selector also. It's solid brass, not plate.

Teaser shot of the paint for next time.

[DonT-FeaR]

thats alot of paint i cant wait

[Mach]

Mixed results on the paint. Alot of overspray and uneveness. I'll strip it off and try again tomorrow. The color is not too bad on the bezel but the grill is too flat.