Victor O - Recent Purchase - Finished!

[Jerry B.]

I made the yoke that holds the tone arm in the back bracket. I played the Victor O for the first time today and was pleased because it made it through a 10" record. In addition to the Victor O, I have been working on a 1960s Schwinn Starlet. It's also turning out quite good. I need to air brush the red trim on the horn.

Jerry Blais

[AZ*]

Looks nice. I am impressed!

[Phono-Phan]

Nice job on the O!!!! I knew it went to the right person to bring it back to life. Thanks for saving the notes with it mentioning it survived a fire. Great job with making a yoke for the tone arm. I can't wait to see how your air brush job works on the horn.
Ken Brekke

[Jerry B.]

I can't wait to see how your air brush job works on the horn.
Ken Brekke

Wish me luck. I've never used an air brush. Anyone have advice? I'll play with it first. Jerry

[AZ*]

Wish me luck. I've never used an air brush. Anyone have advice? I'll play with it first. Jerry

I do a lot of airbrushing. My advice:

1. Practice, practice, practice!
2. Thin the paint to the consistency of skim milk.
3. Strain the thinned paint to help prevent clogging and splatters.
4. Start with fairly low air pressure. I generally airbrush at around 20 psi. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
5. I recommend using a moisture trap if possible.
6. Start light and build your color coverage.

Are you using a single or dual action airbrush?

Good luck!

[LShaped]

Painted the horn today. The color is close to my Victor O. I'm planning to buy or borrow an air brush and highlighting the edges of the horn.

Jerry Blais

wowowowowowow.....i cant believe how great this came out. Kudos!

[Jerry B.]

Almost finished. I need to apply the Cline decal and give the horn some clear coat. I can't take credit for the trim paint on the horn. I took it to Marx's Hot Rods and he did an excellent job. He painted my Mustang a few years ago and has helped straighten the fenders on my Donald Duck bike, repaired the plastic on a big Nipper, and now this Victor O.

Jerry Blais

[Jerry B.]

All finished. Todays's clear coat finished the job. The two photos below show where I started and ended.

Jerry Blais

[phonolady]

GREAT JOB, JERRY. THIS LOOKS OUTSTANDING!

CONGRATULATIONS FROM,

DAVID & LERRIA

[Kent in KC]

Incredible job!