1942 Vapalux 300 steel tank fettle

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  1. Mike Logbeck United States

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    25489.jpeg 1111221638.jpg 1111221638a.jpg This took awhile to get finished as I had to get some parts from the UK. I had some RAF blue aerosol mixed and top coated it with VHT semi gloss clear. The curing process for the VHT made it a little bit glossy. I appreciate the help I received from members here to complete.
     
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    Top job there !

    hard to fathom it’s the same lantern?
    :thumbup::thumbup:
     
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    Well saved!:thumbup::thumbup:
     
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  4. Mr cod

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    What a transformation, excellent job.
     
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    Nice work :thumbup:
     
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    A fine job, looks great and working well.
     
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    The lantern with the well painted tank shows a 1943 top,
    the last pic shows a 1942 top. Just curious how this goes
    together? One tank with two tops or two lamps?

    Matthias
     
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  8. Mike Logbeck United States

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    @Matthias they are both pictures of the same top...
     
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    @Mike Logbeck Sorry for my input, but for me the photo
    appears like a 3, but you cleared it up.
    Enjoy your well restored oldtimer :thumbup:

    Matthias
     
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  10. James K

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    A real transformation, great work.
     
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