Re: Radio Saga

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

>In a message dated 96-09-17 00:41:48 EDT, KSMITH1@mailgw.sanders.lockheed.com
>writes:
>
><< The only refinement still
> lacking is the use of the orange booties on the lamps that adjust the
> color balance.  These were observed on the RH panel lamps and I
> presume they were on the original LH lamps.  I don't suppose they are
> available from anywhere? >>
>
>As an alternative, try the transparent orange and red paints available at
>most well-stocked hobby stores (Tamiya X-26 and X-27, respectively).  It's
>for detail-freak model car builders who want to add amber and red color to
>the clear lenses of model car kits.  Mix the orange and red to get the shade
>you prefer.  It comes in little 10cc bottles, but should still constitute a
>lifetime supply.

I know that VDO dealers carry such "booties" for gauge lamps.  I tried
them, and returned them since they're quite dense.  I used a permanent
marker pen and it turned out fine.



Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL