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  1. Carlton-Browne Mar 8, 2018

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    I've already posted a couple of pictures of my kitchen egg timer;

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    Some of you may be aware of a gentleman called Carl Evans at Gasgasbones; he has done some good work with making stands for Russian cockpit chronos. Here's an example:

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    https://gasgasbones.forumchitchat.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1303173159&postcount=101&forum=458396

    I have tasked Carl with the task of making a stand for my chrono and he has asked me whether I want any additional text or logo added; my initial response was to keep it plain as I have little idea of which logo might be appropriate and that's before we get into the discussion about correct fonts, flat-topped vs pointy As and all of that stuff.

    Does anybody have any bright ideas, witty comments or dry observations?
     
  2. Jonatan Mar 8, 2018

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    Au naturel!

    My opinion is that nothing is needed. It's beautiful in itself, you just need a stand or frame to bring it out.
     
  3. Moahunter Mar 9, 2018

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    How about using the appropriate UG logo, if you know the approx. year of manufacture?
     
  4. Diabolik Mar 9, 2018

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    From a WWII Italian bomber ... Still works perfectly and much much nicer in real life!


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  5. aap Mar 9, 2018

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    I agree with @Jonatan. It’s perfect as is
     
  6. waXology Mar 9, 2018

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    wow this is going to be awesome!

    I'd love one of these!
     
  7. waXology Mar 9, 2018

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    I'd be keen to know the story of your UG one here? Did it come from a cockpit?
     
  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 9, 2018

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    Simple is best. Blonde wood I think.
     
  9. Florent Mar 9, 2018

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    Please change nothing on it ! :)
     
  10. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Mar 9, 2018

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    For my Waltham I cobbled up this timber stand which initially I liked but as time went by I found it a bit on the heavy side,

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    Now I just have it mounted in the motorhome.

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    I would go something simple for that lovely UG
     
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  11. Carlton-Browne Mar 9, 2018

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    I bought it on Ebay from, if I remember correctly, a Belgian seller. I know nothing of the back story unfortunately.
     
  12. Carlton-Browne Mar 9, 2018

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    Unfortunately I don't think it's possible to confirm this.

    It does pose an interesting question - do any of us have print quality graphic files of the various historic UG logos and does anybody know what the* font is called?


    *assuming of course that there is only one.
     
  13. Diabolik Mar 10, 2018

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  14. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Mar 10, 2018

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    Oh, yeah...pimping my paper cockpit [that contains a paper clock] with a 103 year old non-paper 23j Elgin Veritas 376 at the public library today...good times! :thumbsup:

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