Antenna Extension restoration 1

Photos from WAF

 Saw these interesting gears from WAF, recalled my passed experience of  the identical gears of the Clansman radio in the British Army during my Army days,  to improve the range to the radio as well as to provide security and safety to the crew; to keep the transmission antenna far away from the radio even enemy detected.

Happened saw this pic on ebay.de, the two big pieces caught my eyes, exactly the essential part of the antenna extension, was lucky enough to won the lot at 19 euro.

For 7 euro postage, the lot came from Poland, rusty and dirty when opened the box.

The zinc alloy and aluminum are still in good shape,the iron clip is rusting badly, should be restoreable.

But the 8mm aluminum rod is badly damaged.

Soak everything into vinegar over night, but no change after 24 hours.

The wood stick rotten away over the years, left the iron pin for secure the bracket in place, had to saw it into two pieces to pull it out.

The best agent is the Autobody Filler, strong likes metal, sanding likes putty and paintable.

Found this wonderful metal spray in Singapore, gave it a hard coat of silver onto the base.

Sprayed a industrial paint 'Black Flat' as base, covered the silver coat.

Then a layer of  Tayima 'Rubber Black' and a coat of clear matt.