Simplex Model PB - Dial Scale Reproduction Using PaperPort

The original Dial Scale was somewhat faded, so an attempt to enhance/reproduce it using PaperPort after scanning the original at 600 dpi. A laminator w/ a 5 mil sheet was used and various inkjet paper was used to get the desired translucent affect.
The artwork if needed:
Simplex Model PB - Dial Scale
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In addition, check out my earlier video and others where I introduce the Simplex, model PB mini-cathedral dual-band receiver I acquired about nine years back that's been in storage. The seller at the time told me the radio was from a family in the Charleston, SC area; other than that, I don't have any other information on the history of the receiver with the exception of the Simplex factory was located in Philadelphia, PA then later moved to Sandusky, OH where the company was purchased by Philco and the plant was closed shortly after.
The playlist for the Simplex Model PB restoration:
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[@ALEFILES]

Nice and beautiful job! A good way to make old dials! Greetings from Argentina!❤

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you watching. All the best. Don

[@hestheMaster]

Fantastic work Don. You are so innovative in doing this kind of stuff that most wouldn't even think of!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Steve, I appreciate your kind words. It’s always fun to try these different approaches; sometimes they work and other times they… lol Best, Don

[@garp32]

Nice job! Never thought of using a laminator for that stuff. =) Thanks for sharing!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you and thanks for watching. Best, Don

[@AllAmericanFiveRadio]

Hey Don. It is just amazing what you can do today. This as far away from the Mimeograph Machines as you can get. The reproduction Dial looks great! I hope everything is going well, Rick.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you Rick. More touch up would make this look like a production piece, but the reproduction as is definitely has some character. Doing good and I hope you are. All the best. Don

[@Gab-ff4tr]

Very nice restoration of the dial. Greetings from Belgium.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thanks for your kind words. All the best. Don

[@tectalabyss]

Great job Don. Thank you for sharing all the great tips you have over the years. As always my friend. Liked and shared. All my very best to you and yours.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Bobby - thanks for your kind words, continued support and encouragement. All the best. Don

[@W1RMD]

Excellent work Don! Have a great Memorial Day.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thanks, you too Ryan. I still owe you a reply from an earlier comment. Best, Don

[@terryblackman6217]

Very clever work.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Appreciate it Terry. Definitely works in a pinch. Best, Don

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Very Nice Don!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you Gregg. All the best. Don

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Nice

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you. Best, Don

[@chuck0mx]

Very good... I have a Pilot 104 with the same problem... but dial is twisted... Thanks for sharing...

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thanks for watching! All the best. Don

[@joatmonuk]

Hi, will the original scan be available for download? I'd like to have ago recreating this dial face from scratch. Or send, my email is in my about page here on my yt channel. Thanks.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

It’s available. A link to the file is in the video description (show more) for the video. Have fun and all the best. Don

[@joatmonuk]

@RestoreOldRadios Never thought of looking there, duh!!!! Lol

[@RestoreOldRadios]

@@joatmonuk I should have noted that in the video. Hope your efforts are successful. Best, Don