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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 4:52:33 PM on 28 October 2017.
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 Analogue
 Location: Richmond, NSW
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I am looking for a good Tasma Baby model 1001 case.
Would anyone out there have a good case they want to sell.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 4:56:51 PM on 28 October 2017.
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Many of those cases have cracked tops because people like to put their hand under the top to carry the radio.

Another common thing is for them to be paint-speckled. They must have been popular with painters.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 7:08:21 PM on 28 October 2017.
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 Analogue
 Location: Richmond, NSW
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Yep, mine had paint as well.

Someone before me decided it was a good idea to drill two holes in the top of the case to attach a handle. They also thought it was a good idea to remove the paint by straching the case.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 10:03:32 AM on 29 October 2017.
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 Marcc
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More often than not, that paint is Acrylic. If its on Bakelite the bond is often dot strong as the Formaldehyde destroys it & a fingernail will move it. Check the surface first where it won't be seen, but Metho removes it.

Do not even think about that on a wooden cabinet as Metho will attack "Nitrocellulose" & other finishes.
 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 12:12:15 PM on 29 October 2017.
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 Analogue
 Location: Richmond, NSW
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Thanks Marcc for the tip.
Nearly all of the paint has been removed by somone before me, and they have scratched the case in ths process.

I realise now I should have posted this thread in the wanted for sale section. Oops

Is there anyone out there with a good Tasma Baby case they want to sell.
 
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