Vintage Radio Mod kit for Raycophone Peewee

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Everything you need to transform a Raycophone Peewee into a modern speaker cabinet. This includes the knobs! Yes, I know what you're thinking - that's sacrilege, and that's exactly what the historical radio enthusiasts told me. This is part of a light and sound show for the Gippsland Armed Forces Museum, and it's attached to the audio system, so parts of the show can be broadcast on an old radio cabinet. To adapt a speaker into the cabinet, along with a "champ amp" 0.5w amplifier kit from Jaycar (cat no: KC5152), is key. The frame can be installed and/or removed without causing permanent damage to the cabinet, or damage of any kind. If you attempt this mod and want to fit a chassis at a later date, it's simply a matter of removing four bolts. The knobs are my own design, based on the existing photos as best I could model them. All source files are included to help you achieve the most authentic finish possible. I dipped my knobs in acetone for 20 seconds and then let them dry upright on the shaft of a modern dual gang trimpot by the fire. Note: The inventor frame parts are not correct! These were made to test fit my initial 2D drawings, and the drawings were corrected based on the test fit in Inventor. You will need to rebuild the 3D parts for accuracy. I advise using a paper cone speaker for more authentic sound. I also used 3mm MDF for the frame, but later found that 3mm plywood gives a richer sound (slightly). Make sure to secure bolts firmly for a clean sound. If you have any questions, leave a comment below. Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWhhljf_zRo