Mr BW writes:
OK so I am stringing it out a little bit now, but there is a good reason.
The painting process has been an absolute pain. A couple of days ago I finally got the finish to where I want it, but there is now too much paint on the surface and it remains resolutely soft. Being solvent based it is as likely to bubble again as dry if I try to dry it quickly, so I am taking the softly softly approach and allowing it to dry out very slowly. This means that it is going to be another week before I am happy to bolt bits on and add the sticky chrome strap without worrying that it will pull the paint away.
But, good news, on the second attempt the correct Letraset arrived and was perfect. I have therefore been able to finish off the coin insert area. Here it is in all its finery (noting it is on a silver metal background, but the light is making the plate look white):
The dial is just resting in place as it hides the screws to attach it to the backboard so will be the last bit to finish.
I MUST now remain patient (not my strongest attribute), and not try to do anything more to it for a week…
Blue Witch
My book is open on whether he manages not to fiddle with it…
Boffin
As an ex BT employee of 25 years I’m impressed by the dedication shown here. 🙂
mr BW
Thanks Boffin. Now you are going to tell us that you have a garage full of old payphones. If so, I’ll go halves…
Boffin
lol I’m afraid not. I was the guy who connected the subscribers and advised them when to put their money in….
delcatto
That’s a lovely and realistic paint finish.
As a modeller I can understand the temptation to just do a little bit more!