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Hi All,

The USTTY machine I purchased at Ham Radio this year is undergoing repair works - mechanically it is now 9/10, but cosmetically....

Much as it is part of the history of the machine, that cat s**t brown has just got to go, it may have been fashionable in the 1970s, but it is just awful now!

So, I present some initial images of RAL7006



The cover for the tape reader has been painted quickly today, with the reel holder to show original colour - yes, the gloss level is a bit high, but the colour match is quite good.

Paint is a custom mixed aerosol, with full gloss Cellulose paint - this is by far the easiest paint product to use. a quick rub down with 240 grit aluminium oxide paper, then a wipe with a damp cloth - allow to dry, then spray filler primer, allow to dry, then two coats of topcoat.

A little polishing to follow, but I am happy with the results from the spray can.

WIll get the rest of the case done over the next week or two

A bit more progress over the past week or two.

The unusually hot weather really helps when spraying Cellulose paint.

Just a bit of paint work to resolve on the tape punch, and a final clean and full reassembly can be completed.

Hi Sean,

great work! Is this the cover of this machine?

Hi Wolfgang, Yes, the same machine