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I could scream
When I was five years old my mam would take me to the local model shop to spend some of my 10 shillings pocket money. I would buy either some airfix boxes of soldiers costing 2 shillings a box. If I didnt spend all my pocket money at the model shop. I would be allowed to go to the local...- peter.collins443
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Help please with products and items
thanks for the info Peter- peter.collins443
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The wife asked if I could clean the bathroom and bleach the waste strainer in the sink, I got some cotton eye pads to place on top of the strainer and put some bleach on the pads and left for several hours. During that time I had a light bulb idea Why not put some bleach on to some cotton buds...- peter.collins443
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Yes I have been wrapping the model in plastic and putting the paint stripper on, I tried to do it in cling film, but it was difficult to keep it in place due to my arthritis (as Im 70 this year) . I found it easier to use sanitary towel plastic wrappings sheets, because they are quit long and...- peter.collins443
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Help please with products and items
Update Since starting to strip the paint from the model I have used the 50ml of expo modellers paint remover. There are a number of stubborn areas which are creating issues still. I have used old emery nail files in stubborn areas as it seemed their was heavy layers on the model. Once one...- peter.collins443
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In the late sixties my dad would take me on a United mystery tour bus trip on a Sunday. We always seemed to end up in Whitby passing through Lythe on the outskirts of Whitby we would pass a yellow fire engine not the normal red colour. So im going to try ang get the model looking like the one I...- peter.collins443
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Update today Sunday... I couldnt resist it after leaving the model too soak for an 90 mins this is the result so far. I had to use a new hard bristle tooth brush to remove the loose paint. It is now under going the second clean. Peter- peter.collins443
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Morning Went to my local model shop to get some paint remover, they suggested trying some expo modellers paint remover. They suggested painting it on liberally and putting some cling film on it and leave it for 24 hours and then giving it a good scrub. images attached. The paint remover didnt...- peter.collins443
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Update 05/05/2026 Had a spare hour this morning to try and remove some more paint. Smeared the the cab top area with some astonish cooker and grill cleaner it is a Vegan product, non corrosive does not burn the skin (but still put on some gloves the active ingredient seems to be orange oil. Let...- peter.collins443
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I have an old dremel with numorous attachments but the vibration from it hurts my fingers as I have arthritis. the one thing I would have used a drill with some wire brushes If I could control the speed and the vibrations werent so bad. tried acetone and some cellulose to no effect or I might...- peter.collins443
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Ive watched numerous youtube videos on how to most of them show the vehicles being taken into a garage or work area and using a metal grinder to remove the paint. But this would have caused issues as the model concerned slightly raied lockers. Back to searching the internet for further...- peter.collins443
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Help please with products and items
Hi The reason for wanting the stripping the model down is for the following reason. In the mid to late sixties my dad would take me on a united bus to Whitby. Going through Lythe village on the outsiskirts of Whitby every time we passed the fire station their was a yellow fire engine. I...- peter.collins443
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I found a dinky ERF fire tender which needs to be lovingly restored rather than throwing it away. I need to fill in a number of holes on the roof, where in the past would have been, a hose reel, a search light and piece of metal and over the cab section hooks to secure a wheeled escape. What...- peter.collins443
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Bespoke Acrylic cases
If this is in the wrong place can some one move it please. I made an order for the case I needed on the 17th Feb. Once the company made contact with me by email telling me the price and asking if that was fine I said yes straight away. I rang about payment they said once the case was being made...- peter.collins443
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Bespoke Acrylic cases
Just a quick update case ordered through Visual Impact based in Yorkshire. Not a bad price with postage and packing £20. Peter- peter.collins443
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Bespoke Acrylic cases
Thanks for that I have sent them an email. the case Im trying to get built is 10cm long x 7cm wide x 4cm tall (external sizes) yes i know it is small but the item was left to me by a close freind and I dont want to loose it or get damaged. Peter- peter.collins443
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Bespoke Acrylic cases
I used to use a company called striking displays portslade east sussex. They seem not to trading anymore. Does any one know of a decent company that i can make contact with for bespoke cases. Also not to expensive. I have used puffin plastics in the past. Cheers for any help peter- peter.collins443
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Dinky 285 Merryweather - Reproduction 125mm Brown Plastic Hose/Nozzle
Happy xmas and new year Can anyone help sourcing a replacement Dinky 285 Merryweather - Reproduction 125mm Brown Plastic Hose and Nozzle. The one I have has perished. I have noticed one on Ebay but the postage and packing is about the same as the item. Any help would be grateful Peter- peter.collins443
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emergency service light bars.
Hi can anyone point me in the right direction. I need some 5cm long fire service light bars. The ones I have I have purchased are from various sellers on ebay. But I cant find any that actually light up. The size I need is 5cm long by 1cm wide by 1cm tall or their abouts. Any ideas please. Peter- peter.collins443
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Im a newbie so I apologise if I post in the wrong areas.- peter.collins443
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