25-05-2018, 07:19 PM
Well chuffed having breathed life back into the electrics and achieved a fairly satisfactory noise; now my mind turns to cosmetics.
I note new badges are available for Rist horns, which affix with 2 small rivets - tempting. However there is no sign whatsoever of such a badge having been fitted in the past - no two small holes, no less rusty area on the trumpet.
The question then is did all Rist horns carry the badge?
It is stamped on the back of the armature cover with the AR logo, British make, 6 Volts.
I also note that while people seem to favour satin black finish for these horns, the unworn paint inside the housing is distinctly glossy - like an enamel plate. The inside of the trumpet looks matt green. The outside obviously was black but is mostly rusty now. Doesn't look like it's been re-painted.
Please nobody go to any great trouble, but comments are invited.
I note new badges are available for Rist horns, which affix with 2 small rivets - tempting. However there is no sign whatsoever of such a badge having been fitted in the past - no two small holes, no less rusty area on the trumpet.
The question then is did all Rist horns carry the badge?
It is stamped on the back of the armature cover with the AR logo, British make, 6 Volts.
I also note that while people seem to favour satin black finish for these horns, the unworn paint inside the housing is distinctly glossy - like an enamel plate. The inside of the trumpet looks matt green. The outside obviously was black but is mostly rusty now. Doesn't look like it's been re-painted.
Please nobody go to any great trouble, but comments are invited.