It happens all the time! :lol:
Gents, for your information, our member Pierre Debono, member since sep 10 2017 was last seen on..... guess when........sep 10 2017! No need to...
Volvo is Chinese these days......., unless you mean Volvo trucks?(Partly French..)
Hi Barry, you are correct about the label, it made me laugh! Also the swastika which looks like it was painted with a (modern) paint marker is a...
ABL simply stands for Armee Belge/Belgisch Leger. The date will also be correct. Not all lanterns were coded like this. Petromax was used by the...
@WimVe ,The Russians took many archives with them to Moscow after they "liberated" Berlin, and now anybody who wants, can BUY their own archives...
I like to use the folding (candle)lanterns, but it took me a while to find the perfect method of folding them. I can now do it in the dark. I have...
First thing that came up in my mind was "Chinese copy". Could be wrong. Anyways, some of these are (almost) as good as the originals. Best...
Some sellers on ebay have 250cp double tie mantles for sale. Can't say anything about quality as I haven't tried mine yet (I hardly use my Tilley...
I've just set my alarm at 04 am tomorrow (that's 03 am in the UK....). First, The Missus & I have to go to Fort Liezele this afternoon for an...
Hi Johan, as you imagined yourself it is most probably the rubber seal that has hardened. This also happens with the CampinGaz...
Sincere condolences Pete, hope you find some comfort in the good memories of your life together. All the best, Wim
Nice colour, I like it!
Hi Jan-Ove @Jan-Ove Lorentzen , is that a B31 or B33 in your avator? First half of the 1950s I think. Best regards, Wim
Hi Colin, I think your best bet is the use of large doses of Elbow Grease! The use of an electric buffer saves on the E G of course. Aluminium is...
Hi Glen, looks good! :thumbup:
Hi Glen, soldering (if at all possible) would be better than glueing imho. Best regards, Wim
No idea about finding a new cover, but the gasket I would suggest you make a new one in 1 piece! It is never a good idea to use 2 gaskets one on...
David @David Shouksmith was a minute faster than me! David, have a look at the pump and filler cap, looks more like Coleman to me? (but I've been...
This looks like a US military lantern, possibly made by Coleman (but there are others) Obviously, it is missing the globe and also the generator....
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