Final touches, decals added and lacquered and a 191 mantle. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Final touches, 190 mantle and a coating of decal lacquer which seems to have helped smooth the decal a little. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here's the lanterns and heater I posted on Facebook that evening. The R1 and AL-15 were bought on Terry's open days at his Chester warehouse....
@James K I've just added them. Very difficult on the AL-21 to avoid creases, the AL-15 is a bit more straightforward. [ATTACH]
@WimVe makes perfect sense.
@pete sav well in that respect at least I've returned it to spec, the colours not so much. Just the decals now.
@Tom Pedersen thanks Tom, that confirms what Mike said. Rob.
During my recent restoration of a Tilley AL21 I removed the remains of a perished rubber gasket between the glass and the copper holding ring....
@Buggerlugs final colours, although I may add a lacquer coat at the back where it doesn't get as hot.
@ROBBO55 yes I'm pleased with the finish. I'll order decals to finish the look.
A few evening shots. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
@rayw thanks Ray.
@JEFF JOHNSON thank you Jeff.
Today's project, a strip down, sand blast and respray of this AL21. [ATTACH] Parts before and after sand blasting. My set up is very basic so...
@Mr cod yes I'm thinking the same Ian. One of my favourites is a Coleman 327/427 mash up. Rob.
I'd meant to include a short video yesterday but Vimeo was playing up. [MEDIA]
Nailed it Pete, exactly how I feel. Thanks Jeff, this one is special for me. Rob.
As I'm sure some of you are aware Terry, aka 'The Tilleyman', is having a couple of open days this weekend at his warehouse in Chester to move on...
@Henry Plews @JEFF JOHNSON yes some progress Jeff but as Henry said not what was hoped for. The heater has other issues that might be...
@Henry Plews well Henry I'm claiming partial success. The Primus 6145 jet I received was considerably different in shape to both the original jet...
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