Backpack Radio

[Hal 9609]

I probably should have been taking pictures of this from the start to document it, but i didn't, so here is what i have so far.

This radio for the pack was offerd by another member. I picked it up with the intention of using parts i scavenged from another radio to make it look closer to the movie version.

I replaced the main dial, both toggle switches, and added the earphone jacks to the right side. The original had the shoulder strap mounting points along the top, so i epoxied to strap adjusters to get the look.

I also took the radio speaker grill off the old radio, & cut it down to the 4" diameter needed to fit into the faceplate of this one. Dremeling out the existing speaker grill, i epoxied the new grill in, and drill fully thru the hole in the outer ring.

So far it looks like this.

I am next planning to dremel out the dial face, (which is a sticker on this one) and insert from the inside a glass, or plexiglass plate, with a dial behind it.

That's what i have so far...

[Rolf]

Now thats a nice radio, A+ creative skills trooper.

Looks great!!!

[Prophet]

Very nice Hal!!!

Tell us more about that main dial?..

[iconoclasta_88]

Beautiful radio.

Really good skills and creativity.

Congrats!

Saludos.

[TD-1536]

I continue to be amazed by all the really detailed scratch builds of the radio. I'm glad to see such dedication and wonderful results.