[Capt. Apparatus]

Hi everyone, I recently picked up a 40-180 off craigslist for a whopping $30 and the condition is pretty good overall (rust free chassis, supple rubber)  but the cabinet's veneer is going to need a couple of little patches. Not really being much of a cabinet or wood guy I'm not sure what I should pick up to use as a patch material for the eventual "someday" I get around to working on it.

here's a few photos of the areas in need of patching.

[Image: http://s20.postimg.org/tperoyr19/front.jpg]

[Image: http://s20.postimg.org/a6a6fls9p/side.jpg]


My second question is about the dial, I've seen flaking and paint loss before on the back painted philco slide rule dials but never this "waviness" any thoughts?
[Image: http://s20.postimg.org/92q23n7ml/dial.jpg]

Thanks in advance for your insights and advice everyone