Coleman 249 Scout

My latest project; Coleman 249 Scout. I used parts from 3 lamps. Spray painted The fount with RAL paint.

 

Good grief ! What a transformation!!!
Great job

 

Thanks, I´m quite happy with it. I can´t remove the check valve, unless i purchase a tool. It´s about 35$ with shipping.. But it works.

 

View attachment 107543 Here is a Tilley 246 that I fettled. Probably my favourite lamp.

 

Another transformation!!

The chrome and black do set each other off well

Was that found locally at all?

cheers

ps I like the steel finish on the cage
Most of the ones I see are quite pitted

 

I bought the lamp from a guy not far from here who has collected lamps for decades. I got a new second-hand top, the rest I have sanded by hand, and the fount I polished with Autosol.

 

Well saved!

 

Top job, you’ve restored both lanterns very well.
Enjoy
Pete

 

A big difference. Nicely fettled.

 

Thanks!

 

Thanks, man.

 

Both lanterns have cleaned up beautifuly

 

Thanks!