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Bowman

Sutcliffe boat restoration.

As promised here is the restoration of my 1920's sutcliffe steam cruiser.
From this,

To This,

To This.!!

Spokesmann

You are to be congratulated Sandy, that really does look stunning, its a pop pop boat I assume?
Bowman

Yes it is Mike,  heres the guts.
Spokesmann

Looks meaty does is go well?
Mamod Collector

Excelent paint job Sandy, I'll pop my car in for a repaint next time I'm up north  Very Happy
wart

Very nice job that . Like to see vid of it on the water
Spokesmann

Is the dark item the burner?
Bowman

The burner doesnt show well Mike, heres a better shot.
Spokesmann

Curious! The two angled items are wick or vapourising jets?
newts

Very impressive  Very Happy
Will she make a return to the water soon, Loch Lomond would make a great background for the shots Wink
Bowman

They are flat section wicks. I realy need some new ones .any suggestions?
Newts, once the paint has hardened i will give her a spin...

Sandy
8_10 Brass Cleaner

Bowman wrote:
They are flat section wicks. I realy need some new ones .any suggestions?
Newts, once the paint has hardened i will give her a spin...

Sandy


Sandy,

Go on e-bay, do a search for oil lamp wick. You should find some ok. Either that or google search peter noonan.

Another hobby....
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