Radio Lamps

This is the day both boxes are fully restored and fully equipped. The Zbg.N battery box was to match with the FU82 tent lighting set. It also works for these three little lamps when not on Funkwagon. With the Bosch socket extension it can extend to 3m cable length from battery to lamp. The opening…
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There is only a narrow panel with a Bosch socket, a fuse and two connectors at the opening side inside the box. It is a L shape construction assembled by wood and Bakelite. Secure by four screws at each side. Which is a simple rebuild and all parts can be found easily. It is the…
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It is a simple task as the wood is in great condition. Only the metal parts are rusty, and must be clean and prime. All air vent discs and corner protectors had to take down. Red oxide applied after rest was removed. The missing handles are identical to the d2 box handle. What do you…
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Luck was on my side. My friend sent me the link of an unknown box available on eBay by Kpemig. Listed as: Wehrmacht transport box/storage box. Original paint, dimensions 29 x 45 x 21 cm. Lock does not work, uncleaned piece. Euro 55 Bought it directly from Kpemig for Euro 50. The box is solid…
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For collecting over a decade I have all the items to assemble a  Zbg.N12 lamp set. These little lamps are no longer collecting dust at the corners.   From the publication the content consist of: Zbg N12 box x 1 Zbg N12 lamp with white lens x 3 Lamp bracket x 3 Blue filter x…
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These mystery storage housings at inside of the cover has no information found. Only few pics shown leather  flaps with snaps covering the wooden housings and secured by screws from outside. According to the optic containers most likely are for spare bulbs. Tried to draft the most rational designs but not convincing. All of sudden…
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The box was all patched up, sand smooth and cleaned. Ready to spray but only on outside, must keep inside clean.   The enigma latch had been cleaned, sprayed black and oiled, no damaged had been found. These lock are designed to last for hundred years. The stencil was easy to make and no need…
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Many thanks to my friend to sell me the box from his collection The Zbg.N12 lamp box was designed for containing three radio lamps with spare bulbs and spare lenses. Same as most German boxes after the war, it been stripped empty for other purposes. This box is no exception, it is in good size…
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The ‘Bosch’ socket and the plug was the standard gear for the Funkwagon for 12VDC lightings. Years ago I had restored a rusty ‘Busch’ socket with acceptable results. Also restored a ‘Busch’ plug to the best status. However the spring ring inside had lost its elasticity due to corrosion, unable to plug into the socket.…
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The radio lamps had different versions but I have only one lamp in my collection. Meanwhile I have two slightly different brackets. I call it the ‘Short’ version and the ‘Long’ version. Both have the identical diecast clamps with butterfly nuts with press plates. My replica parts are the best explanations: ‘Clamp is not diecast’…
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