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  • July 4, 2013 at 8:50 am in reply to: Restoration secrets and treatments #941195
    oldgit158
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    HI

    Thanks ZRX61, enjoyed the link.

    On the Frost Automotive website, found “Ali clean ” which not only cleans and removes heavy oxidisation but also etch primes afterwards all in one treatment according to the write up.
    One Ltr bottle is only £10.21 plus vat is very reasonable.

    July 2, 2013 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Restoration secrets and treatments #943372
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    I have in the past used cheap washing up liquid and washing powder mixed in together myself when the swarfega has run out.

    However this subject is not just about cleaning of parts etc, how about some then and now photo’s of original items that have been restored and how you achieved the end result.

    Regards

    Jason

    June 29, 2013 at 9:46 pm in reply to: Restoration secrets and treatments #945605
    oldgit158
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    Hello All,

    Just like to thank all those who have shared their secrets, seems that there is quite a lot out there which can be used on steel parts to both remove/ stabilise corrosion but people are still stuck on a decent corrosion treatment for aluminium.
    I have noticed Deoxidine 624 on the light aero website but at £23.40 plus vat for one ltr is a little expensive, so can anyone suggest anything cheaper?

    June 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm in reply to: Restoration secrets and treatments #948323
    oldgit158
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    If somebody put together an extensive ‘cookbook’ or Flypast put out a detailed series of articles, that would help a lot of people.

    Hi Nicko

    I think that would be a fantastic idea, could I ask if anybody recommends any product think it maybe a good idea to also mention where the product can be obtained from.

    Jason

    June 24, 2013 at 12:24 pm in reply to: Project wants list 2013 version! #950530
    oldgit158
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    Occasionally help out with a project and the rebuilder is seeking a Vickers A980 Oil pot to complete the firewall section of the project,
    have attached a picture of what one looks like and was used on many Vickers aircraft including I believe Vickers built military vehicles.
    Hoping someone will have one spare.

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    Regards

    John

    June 21, 2013 at 2:28 pm in reply to: Spitfire P9374 For Sale? #953415
    oldgit158
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    I did read not so long ago that spitfire Mk 1a AR213 was sold for just below £3m which is far more original than P9374

    June 20, 2013 at 5:00 pm in reply to: Spitfire P9374 For Sale? #954252
    oldgit158
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    First of all I am hoping that P9374 will stay in the UK, the sale of this aircraft is no doubt financing the completion of N3200 as well as going towards the rebuild of P9373.
    Can you imagine the scene at Duxford, all 3 of them lined up together? 😎

    June 19, 2013 at 7:15 pm in reply to: P-38 Warmwell 1944 #955180
    oldgit158
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    Hello Phil,

    There is a book on the 474th fighter group by Isham G. Keller, titled ” an Enlisted mans observations”.
    First published in 1988 so you might be able to source one via the many second hand book search suppliers, you could also try and contact the Dorset County museum who I believe hold records and photographs of Warmwell Airfield and some of the aircraft stationed there between 1937 and 1946.
    According to the book there is a 474th comrades association so you may also want to try researching to see if that is still current.

    Hope the above is useful.

    Jason

    June 8, 2013 at 10:33 am in reply to: Spitfire Mk I and pilot – identification please #969241
    oldgit158
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    I once saw the very same photograph in a book but it stated it was taken at Duxford.

    May 15, 2013 at 4:38 pm in reply to: Dam Busters behind the scenes film pictures #991934
    oldgit158
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    Some more behind the scenes for you

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    May 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm in reply to: Dam Busters behind the scenes film pictures #991936
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]216605[/ATTACH]
    Another view of the dressed up wing “damage”

    April 19, 2013 at 1:51 pm in reply to: Boxed parts Ref number ID help #934196
    oldgit158
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    Alan,

    Thank you so much for your help again, would not worry about the 7G parts, the box measures 1″x1/2″ square and would only kill anybody if they tried to swallow it !

    April 19, 2013 at 9:07 am in reply to: General Discussion #232505
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    My problem is that I cannot see the attached pictures in some of the threads despite clicking on the small paperclip until my finger hurts?

    can anybody tell what I am doing wrong?

    April 19, 2013 at 9:07 am in reply to: New Forum #1834120
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    My problem is that I cannot see the attached pictures in some of the threads despite clicking on the small paperclip until my finger hurts?

    can anybody tell what I am doing wrong?

    April 18, 2013 at 9:18 pm in reply to: General Discussion #232620
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    My grandfather use to say “if it aint broke then dont try and fix it” so why change something that worked?

    My problem is that I cannot see the attached pictures in some of the threads despite clicking on the small paperclip until my finger hurts?

    can anybody tell what I am doing wrong?

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