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Bob S.


Charles wrote:

 

sorry if this seems to be a silly question but I see no photos inany of these posts (IE8)- how do I get them to show?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com,"Paul Marshall" <paulm@...> wrote:
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> Hi all,
> As Frank has put up some excellent photos in recent times, thoughtit was time to share the rebuild of my beloved #1380.
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> Until Autumn 2009 she was in a T550 style flightcase which I hadnever really been happy with and so I decided that the iconic white boxwas the only way to go.
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> First port of call was the good folks at Streetly to see whether asurplus M400 cab was available. This proved not to be the case so Idecided to build my own. I am an electrical engineer and not a joinerso this proved to be incredibly difficult and time consuming, but I amquite pleased with the result... Finnish birch ply and a LOT ofprecision routing, dowelling and sanding. The final finish was left tothe experts at Streetly, my baby was taken to their paint shop and I amWELL impressed. Streetly were also invaluable for various bits and bobswhich needed replacing as the rebuild progressed.
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> Refitted with the innards and restored to full working order byChristmas Day 2009 as a little present to myself. See what you think.And a BIG thankyou to Martin and John for their enthusiasm, help andadvice, you guys are top :-)
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> I have loads more photos including the woodworking activity, ifanyone is interested I will have a go at uploading to the group site(never done this before either).
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> Seasons greetings to all, Paul M.
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> Newly built cabinet ready for the paint shop!
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> ...and finished ready for the refit
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> Do-it-yourself Mellotron kit. Only needs case, paint and CASH tocomplete.
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> chassis cleaned and refitted...
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> that new power supply (own design) in situ - runs lovely and cool!
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> Taking shape now...
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> Solid oak feet...
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> The tapes are in! (Flute, 3 Violins, 8 voice choir)
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> ...completed and ready for some prog rock action!
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