20 Apr
2006
20 Apr
'06
2:09 p.m.
The actual construction is sufficiently different from
the original that
it will be "obvious" that these are replicas and not originals (but from
the front it'll be pretty close).
Will people remember this 50 years from now?
It sounds like a stupid analogy, but what if some kid does a masters on
computer front panels 50 years from now, and inspects some PDP-11s...
But seriously, I hadn't thought of that. Before
they go for production
(ie when I get proofs back), I'll have a "tag" put in to make it *even*
more obvious.
Most people do not know this, so I do not blame you. It is common museum
practice when restoring objects. It does not have to be fancy - you could
even scratch it in with a diamond engraver.
I applaud that you accept the idea, because I know of several others that
have been downright offended by the thought. Why? I still do not know.
William Donzelli
aw288 at osfn.org