In this part the FU-3 gets its final faceplate…
I started with a 3mm piece of aluminium pre-cut to size by Metal Supermarkets. The existing screw holes were easily replicated with PEM nuts, but the old faceplate vibrated horribly, so I wanted to add 2 more mounting bolts, and oh dear, the drilling for the top one just missed the panel.
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This was a perfect excuse to zap something with the TIG welder.
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With this done, a coat of gold paint and a pasting with letter punches…
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