[Nathan Slingerland]

I picked this up from Facebook Marketplace. I couldn't tell what model it was from the ad - but the mystery was driving me nuts so my curiosity got the better of me. 

It turns out this is a model 98 - something maybe made for export? I can’t make out what is stamped on the chassis: "Made in ??" (GB? Q&A? USA?). It has a dual-voltage transformer and has a US plug on it.

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The cabinet is very similar to the January 1935 model 18, but there are many differences. This is a 3-band, 7-tube set. The grille cloth I've only ever seen in the Philco UK section of the Philco Library. 

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Unfortunately the shadow meter / band light mount was broken in shipping. I think the 16 (125) and a few other sets have a similar setup and that seems to be a common structural weak point.

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What do you guys think would be the best way to repair? Maybe JB Weld with some additional reinforcement?