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  • in reply to: Seen On Ebay Thread #1107424
    b17_cupola
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    the remains of the Rear Turret of Stirling LK488

    seen on that auction website…

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stirling-rear-turret-/200554572034?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2eb1fbe902

    in reply to: Bristol B17 Mk1 cupola circa 1950 #1120436
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    Take a look here as some of the folks might be able to help if you drop them a pm?
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    http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=81122&highlight=cleaning+perspex

    Thank you Peter, that just what I needed…

    in reply to: Bristol B17 Mk1 cupola circa 1950 #1120557
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    Any plexiglass “wizards” out there ?

    I need some pointers on polishes and glues…

    in reply to: Bristol B17 Mk1 cupola circa 1950 #1122873
    b17_cupola
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    That’s a Lincoln Top turret cupola The plexi looks in poor condition so a cosmetical cleaning would be best. I am not sure if it could be repaired or polished but I am sure other members with plexi experience will be along shortly to help.

    The plexiglass is covered in general moss & mold from it’s past 57 years sitting in a vegatable patch. It’s appearance isn’t helped by a good coating of frost.

    I’m hoping that this cold weather will lapse into the usual British winter, damp & miserable” so I can try a gentle application of mild soap & water and see what is actually looks like under the grime.

    I doubt it will ever be a thing of beauty again but we can but try…

    🙂

    If anyone has any tips on cleaning plexiglass beyond tepid mild soapy water and “soak – don’t rub” the grot off and then rinse with lots of water I’d be be grateful.

    Similarly does anyone know of any good places to look or suppliers of “aero spares” ?

    Thanks as aways…

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