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Racal Minilite Headset - out to tender.
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Author:  Eagle [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Racal Minilite Headset - out to tender.
 
I take it this is the "wrong" one?...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0136850148

:?: :?

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Author:  clanger68 [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:36 pm ]
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Er, looks right to me.

Good price as well.

Andy
Author:  Hollis DZC [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:53 pm ]
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Yup, looks like mine! 8)
Author:  Eagle [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:55 pm ]
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clanger68 wrote:
Good price as well.

That's what had me thinking... :?

So, how best do I get this thing painted up?

:)
 
Author:  Noble [ Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:45 pm ]
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The ear piece looks a little different.

Looks like all plastic.


As for painting, all the plastic/metal parts sand with 400grit
before priming and painting. Those parts will hold up well.

As for the cable, I recommend replacing it with a black cable
or putting on some black shrink tube over original.
I also wouldn't paint the rubber mic end. Won't stick.


Anybody heard or seen of OD signal cable?
Author:  Eagle [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:36 am ]
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The earpeice has a rubber bung to insert in the ear - the original on Harry's site seems to be missing this factory issued part.

http://www.harryharris.com/headset2.htm

Can anyone paint this and fix it up good 'n proper for me (black cord etc)? Even if I had the right paint, I'd only funk it up.

Needs to be a trusted member here ('cos I don't want to lose it now) and I don't mind paying for a swell job. :)

Seems a shame to 'ruin' it, but needs must... ;)

Failing that, what paint should I use?

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Yes, I know the 'pads' are the wrong way round - forgot to check before turning them! :roll: :D
 
Author:  stonedog7563 [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:14 am ]
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if i was the lucky owner, i think i would use acrylic primer followed by matt car spray paint, after lightly keying the surface with either wet and dry or a used scotchbright pad (you dont want to scratch it up too much just key the plastic) put a drop of washing up liquid in warm water to clean it too so as to remove any grease residue so the paint sticks. :)
Author:  Glenn [ Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:46 pm ]
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I have a headset as well, one question though, in the movie how do these headset work? are they supposed to be a 'wireless' type of head set? as you don't see them plugged into anything..does the wire just hang loose? or do i keep missing a vital scene in the movie.. :?
Author:  SgtTony [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:25 am ]
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On close ups of Hicks you see it go under his BDU collar. My guess is it just hangs lose on the inside
Author:  Eagle [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:40 am ]
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Thanks so far.

Can I 'sand/key' it with a Dremel?

What's the suggested paint mix? :)
Author:  Noble [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:16 am ]
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Can I 'sand/key' it with a Dremel?


No dremeling for surface prep.

Is that what you mean?
Author:  Eagle [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:20 am ]
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Just need a fast method of keying. Hand-sanding is so laborious!
Author:  Russ Krook III [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:30 am ]
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It's not like you're sanding a car or a boat! It's just a little guy! :lol:

If it's too much work, send it to me... for keeps. ;)

Does anyone still make resin ones?

Russ
Author:  Eagle [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:32 am ]
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:)

Is olive drab close enough?
Author:  Noble [ Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:33 am ]
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Shouldn't be that long.

Just get a flexible sanding foam block

and some wet sand 400 grit + a little water.

Trust me you'll ruin it if you use a dremel.
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