Is the IBM Wheelwriter badge same size as the keyboard badge?

[Wazrach]

Hi guys, I have an IBM 5155 Model F here that would look sick with a black metal badge like on the industrial models. It would be fitting, as the grey plastic insert makes it look like one.

Will the pretty black metal badge on an IBM Wheelwriter fit in the badge recess of my keyboard? Just want to know before I buy one, if I ever get a good deal.

This is a great alternative to the Model F XT if you don't like its harsh, high-pitched sound. This one has an aluminium barrel frame and backplate to keep the weight down, which gives it a different sound. It's noticeably clackier.

[fohat]

The badges on the Wheelwriter typewriters that I have had have been entirely different, but that is not to say that there may not be some that fit.

[Wazrach]

I appreciate your reply, thanks! I'll not risk it then. Pity, as I think this keyboard would look even more gorgeous with a black metal badge..

[PlacaFromHell]

I have a black Selectric badge in my model F XT. It's just a little bit smaller, but fits really well.

[Wazrach]

Could I please see?

[sh1]

BTW...Does anybody know if the silver badge on the 2nd PC Jr. keyboard is the same size as the one on the XT and AT?

[PlacaFromHell]

[Wazrach]

It's really hard to see in the photo, but what is around the badge? Is that the uncoloured plastic underneath? That badge is very pretty.

[PlacaFromHell]

Just epoxi putty. I was going to paint it with something but the PCB is half dead. I will use the guts for some other thing and there is no reason to finish it.