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Resto-Mod on the HP-97 - jgbackes - 08-08-2024 06:13 PM
Well, my keyboard restoration on the HP-97 continues…
Anyone with older eyes has noticed that the raised labels [ON] [OFF], [PRGM] [RUN]… above the function keys on the 97 are very hard to read. This "resto-mod" attempts to fix that problem.
I grabbed a few white "Gelly Roll" pens from Amazon and here's the result of some very light work. I know it's not stock, but that's the whole point of resto-mod in the first place. Keep it stock, but make minor changes to make it usable.
Hope you enjoy the pics.
Jeff
P.S. I used the Gelly Roll 05 White pen.
RE: Resto-Mod on the HP-97 - John Garza (3665) - 08-08-2024 09:41 PM
Looks really good!
Also, for things like this if you are familiar with model-building, the 'dry brush' technique can be used to add paint to the raised surfaces.
-J
RE: Resto-Mod on the HP-97 - jgbackes - 08-08-2024 09:47 PM
(08-08-2024 09:41 PM)John Garza (3665) Wrote: Looks really good!
Also, for things like this if you are familiar with model-building, the 'dry brush' technique can be used to add paint to the raised surfaces.
-J
I went to one of the model building forums to find this solution. I am not a modeler so I don't have any of the supplies to do dry brushing.