AWA Thorn 180 Projection TV

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I haven't been around much lately, partly due to illness and other issues. Once again though it was rubbish collection time in my area and I couldn't resist having a look around.

A friend saw this and described it as some weird stereo cabinet with 3 lights behind the doors. So I went to pick it up (with great difficulty).

It's an AWA Thorn model 180 projection TV, made by Mitsubishi. The first of it's kind that I've ever seen. It's already been partially disassembled, but everything seems to be there.

I've yet to attempt to get it running. From memory these used a curved aluminised screen which I don't have. Has anyone managed to get a usable picture out of this type of projector without the original screen?