In true Blue Peter fashion....
If anyone wants to make the Armoured Cover for where the Starter Handle fits and you don't have a lathe, read on.
A TO3 cased transistor (i.e. 2N3055 etc.), or voltage regulator, is nearly the same dimensions as a 1/6 scale Armoured Cover for the Starter Handle. As you can see in the comparison of the two below, with a drawing.
If you were to trim the top of the Transistor a little in height and apply some filler to make a chamfer around the edge, it should look quite good. Then slot one of the holes and hey presto one armoured cover.
Regards,
Sarah
