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John Chapman
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:36 pm    Post subject: Bowman M167 Reply with quote
This little Bowman M167 has been waiting for a bit of TLC for quite a while.  

When I acquired the engine I was pleased to find that its condition was not too bad at all. It was complete with its original burner and in fact it ran very well. However, at some point in its life a previous owner had repainted the base. As the paint had been rather badly applied and the colour used was incorrect, I decided that it deserved to have the base restored to the correct colour.  Other than that just a gentle clean.


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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
OOOOh - that's very tidy John. I can recommend a source for a suitable decal. Very Happy

Is the burner the original colour do you think?
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I can recommend a source for a suitable decal. Very Happy


Any one we know?  Very Happy

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Is the burner the original colour do you think?


Yes, it was too good to repaint.
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice John, even the small Bowmans have a class all of their own.
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Is the burner the original colour do you think?


Yes, it was too good to repaint.


That's odd, I thought they were either white or green. Just goes to show how much there is to learn about these little engines!!
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My M180 has an off white beige one too.
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2009 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My M140 has a similar colour burner, maybe a couple of shades lighter.


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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thats lovely John, looks nice and clean  Very Happy
Is that the Bowman which came with a cardboard box ogiginaly ?
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