If you think it looks terrible, then go for it.
I agree with Henry, just because you saw it working doesn't mean it doesn't leak. If this is your first pressure lantern, isn't it better to...
That seems very unlucky mate. I hope you have spare pricker needles? If not I hope you have better luck next time.
Nice one mate, congratulations and enjoy.
In saying that it must be a very rare lamp to pay that amount of money. So far I haven't even come close to spending that amount of money on any lamp.
Wow very interesting thanks mate.
@Tony Press Hi mate have you had time to check out the gallery?
Very impressive light up, and welcome aboard mate.
Yes I'm curious as well, do they screw into the gallery? Or are they the normal pull out and release type? Regards Brian.
@ColinG Thanks mate, much appreciated.
Cool and thanks for your reply mate.:thumbup:
I also think you did a wonderful job as well. Can I ask why did you paint it cream, and not gold?
@Jean Thanks, and we used Dupli-color Beige, with a clear heat resistance top coat.
@Steptoe Thanks mate, yes we are very happy with the results.
Very nice, congratulations mate.
Looks like she came up just fantastic, congratulations mate.
Looks fantastic mate.
Sometimes it is brass underneath, no matter what you do. I only use a rag and lightly rub on the methylated spirits.
I always use methylated spirits, especially around the pump area. I believe that black stuff is old kerosene that has dried up. This always works...
Very nice indeed, well done and congratulations mate.
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