what will people say, Tilley X246 painted silver

Hello everyone. Look at what i did to this X246.
I will be interested in what people have to say weather it's good or bad.
Have I committed the ultimate lamp sin.

Or am I just a sick person.

 

It looks fine to me and it's your lantern!

 

Well that depends on what you started with. It is not a rare or expensive lamp. I have seen all colours, I suspect some building/engineering companies would paint theirs to make them less subject to going walkabout..
I think yours looks great!
Chris

 

Looks very sharp, nicely done.

 

I think it looks rather good. Some were plated with silver painted cages, some were painted gold, so I see nothing wrong with painted silver.
If you worked for the bank you would have said it was platinum

 

That's a good look. Chrome or nickel, black and silver, what's not to like.

 

What ever floats your boat... look good to me.

 

Looks good to me! I think it would naff with a brown hood, with black, looks spot on.

 

I await the candy pink and yellow diagonal stripe edition...

 

@Fireexit1

Watch this space! Just looking at Brian’s Guardsman he’s painted silver and doesn’t look wrong. I fancy trying black on one of the TLs, deep and glossy.... maybe the lamp gods will have it in for me now!

 

Coupled with a brown-hooded version the usual gold colour for the tank and cage looks right. Black hood, silver works well.

 

'What will they say?'

I say 'Aye!'

It's your usual high standard there lads

 

Maybe I'll get a rattle-can of Candy Apple Red next time I'm in Halfrauds.

Also, Lidl do some adventurous colours in spray cans prior to Christmas - white with gold flecks, that sort of thing. Should look OK with a fairy on top...

 

She'd have to wear well insulated, fire retardent clothing.

 

Now you're just being silly, Henry - I wasn't planning to light it; simply use it as a Christmas decoration...

 

Jingle bells, jingle bell, jingle all the way!!

 

Burning fairies, roasting a gnome or two........
Merry Christmas? Ba’ Humbug!!!

 

Tried that, looks fine IMOA, cheapish lamp and so nothing to lose. View attachment 83250

 

Good

 

Liking that, good work gents !

 

So far we're equally 'sinful or sick' having no choice but to say it looks GREAT!

 

@Buggerlugs

I’ve got two that I bought painted silver. One is here:

Tilley X246 (1950-54)

That lamp is one I take car camping.

Cheers

Tony

 

Yes I agree with everyone else, it looks great Brian. Great job.

 

I like it, silver with black vent is a nice combination. very nice job.

 

Very nice! Who wouldn't like it!!!!

 

Looks bloody great mate, well done.
Basically, I’m reckon I’m as sick as you @Buggerlugs
Cheers
Pete

 

Thanks to all who responded, that's not what we expected to here from you all, so we are happy that all is well in Tilley land.
Tilley on my brothers and sisters.