It doesn’t have the classic features I normally look for in a lantern but it does have an interesting retro vibe that reminds me of the Coleman...
Definitely nearly time for the heaters. I still have an unresolved pressure issue on my R1 so I’d best get fault finding!
Ernie is known for his photobombing!
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Great save and write up!
Looks fantastic Pete. Great write up too. Enjoy!
Great job, clean up is just right I reckon.
I’d heard that the mil spec lanterns tend to be loud. Thanks for the link Pete.
Another cool find in Yorkshire. A boxed, unfired 1986 SMP MIL-L-1594L (I’m guessing that’s the model number from the info on the box?). Some...
[ATTACH] Celebrating a modest onion crop and a newly finished lantern! Coleman 241a (1/50) Canadian Camden Hells Lager Onions?
Ha, they do sell some weird and wonderful stuff in there. That’s about the same price as I paid for a 241a and 427 combined! Think they’ll outlast...
I assumed not! Anyway, even if another showed up over here, my no duplicate rule would kick in, probably… A 242 or 243 though, that wouldn’t be a...
I had any model of this style of vent on my wish list, but never thought I’d find one, certainly not cheap and close to home. I’ve not been...
Great looking assortment of spares. I keep checking out my spares box for a potential Frankie but I’ve not been at this long enough yet. Very cool!
Not a great first test applying it. The colours ran and it was impossible to get the slide off the backing. Need to try the specified sealer as I...
If you could find out what paint they use, that would be really helpful. The can I used was a very inconsistent spray. Then again I don’t expect...
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Next step complete, I now have a decent quality print on waterslide inkjet paper. (Still debating lightening the red on the “Made in England”...
A good time had by all. And yes, I do like em shiny, to start with at least! ✨ [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Proper camping! Enjoy!!
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