![](radio images/DSCN3108_thumbnail.JPG) Built a rough box to house the prototype until I build a pedestal.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3344_thumbnail.JPG) Print out the face plate images on sticky paper. Two images and two plexi plates per radio. .
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![](radio images/DSCN3109_thumbnail.JPG) Tape on a template and drill out holes to match template. I used a scroll saw to cut the square areas.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3110_thumbnail.JPG) lining up a couple of rotary encoders for adjusting the radio digits. Remember this is a prototype.
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![](radio images/DSCN3345_thumbnail.JPG) plexi plate drilled out.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3347_thumbnail.JPG) Remove the backing from the printout and align to the plate.
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![](radio images/DSCN3352_thumbnail.JPG) Installing rotary switches.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3354_thumbnail.JPG) Please note, this is a prototype and the finished radio will have a dual concentric encoder, and a test button will replace the left side rotary switch..
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![](radio images/DSCN3359_thumbnail.JPG) A paper clip makes a good guide.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3360_thumbnail.JPG) Cut out with scroll saw.
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![](radio images/DSCN3362_thumbnail.JPG) Checking the top and bottom plates for fit.
| ![](radio images/DSCN3363_thumbnail.JPG) Painting the plates.
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![](radio images/DSCN3367_thumbnail.JPG) Making up leds for backlighting
| ![](radio images/DSCN3408_thumbnail.JPG) Drilled small hole for each led and glued in place. This may be overkill but will see later.
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