Reproduction Record Holder for 'RCA Model 02' Portable

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Reproduction Record Holder for 'RCA Model 02' Portable

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I figured I would share my latest project in case somebody needs a similar item. I made this for a fellow collector who has a navy blue RCA 'Model 02' portable phonograph that was missing its original record holder. -Constricted of fabric bound plywood with a hand painted label.
RCA Model 02 Record Holder.jpg
Side View.jpg
Label.jpg
Inside View.jpg
Thanks for looking!
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Re: Reproduction Record Holder for 'RCA Model 02' Portable

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That is cool. How did you do the label?

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BwanaJoe wrote:That is cool. How did you do the label?
Thank you. I made a pattern from a printed image of an original label. I then painted the label using a toothpick; the finer writings were done with a single hair brush.
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Player-Tone wrote:
BwanaJoe wrote:That is cool. How did you do the label?
Thank you. I made a pattern from a printed image of an original label. I then painted the label using a toothpick; the finer writings were done with a single hair brush.
Color me impressed. That is seriously awesome.

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Re: Reproduction Record Holder for 'RCA Model 02' Portable

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Holy Cow that looks great! Great Job.
Now can you take on the pressed metal record holder turntable-top magazines for some later HMV / Electrolas? :P
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Springmotor70 wrote: Now can you take on the pressed metal record holder turntable-top magazines for some later HMV / Electrolas? :P
Unfortunately my workshop isn't equipped for metal work; woodwork is hard enough as it is with just hand tools (I have no money or space for power tools). That is a good idea though!

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Re: Reproduction Record Holder for 'RCA Model 02' Portable

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PS- if you are not familiar with the RCA 'Model 02' phonograph, this is what it looks like. This picture is of an all original machine.
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