For sale is a 1:1 scale, unpainted hollowed-out reproduction of the Enigma machine input board. This keyboard is made of machined 6061-T6 aluminum. As per Enigma machine blueprints the input board contains 26 x 6.2 mm thru-and-thru holes for the insertion of key stems for your functional keys, and 5 x 4.2 mm thru-and-thru countersunk holes for metric screws. While original Enigma keyboards had six holes in the front for the attachment of the patch panel, I’ve elected to use four slots that align with the holes in the patch panels I currently sell. Like the original there are nine holes in the back underside of the keyboard used as attaching points for the springs that kept the nine long, upper tier keys in the upright position. The last picture clearly shows nine original Enigma long keys and the nine attachment holes for the springs. While the pictures seem to show the board in brown color, it is actually “in the white” silver color.
Enigma Machine Accessories
Reproduction Uncoated WWII German Enigma machine hollow Input Board
$85.00
Availability: 14 in stock
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAINTING
If so desired, clean any residual machining marks by hand with 1200 grit sandpaper.
Clean thoroughly with a water based de-greaser; ensure the board is dry before attempting to add primer.
MOST IMPORTANT: Paint will eventually chip and flake from bare aluminum unless it is coated with a galvanized metal etching primer before application.
Apply a galvanized metal etching primer with a latex paint brush; allow 4-6 hours for the primer to cure. Since
aluminum is non-porous the primer gives the following coat of paint something to bond on to.
Once the primer has cured apply an oil-based enamel with an oil-based paint brush OR an acrylic latex paint with a latex paint brush to add your texture or crinkle paint. Texture or crinkle paints are also available in spray cans.
There are videos available on a popular video sharing website on self etching primer, and a Google search on self etching primer will reveal a multitude of companies that sell self etching primer. Also, a local automobile repair shop would probably have the capability to do a professional-looking primer and paint job on your purchase in case you wanted someone else to do the work.
| Weight | 8 oz |
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| Dimensions | 10 × 4 × 1 in |
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