The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum
The Original Unofficial Toy Steam Forum
Established 2006
The biggest, most popular steam forum around! Accept NO imitations!
We have a growing community of regular posting members who chat about all aspects of toy and model steam.
 
FAQ :: Search :: Memberlist :: Usergroups :: Join! (free)
Profile :: Log in to check your private messages :: Log in

Chat Safe Rules

Having Trouble Joining ? Click here.


Bowman M140 - before - after
Goto page 1, 2  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Restorations
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Bégé


Junior Member


Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 368
Location: France - Rouhling

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:46 pm    Post subject: Bowman M140 - before - after Reply with quote

My little Bowman M140 before and after restoration



more pics here :
http://www.blooo.fr/vapeur/ma_machine/bowman/M140/bowman_M140.htm

Tomorrow I make a video
_________________
www.blooo.fr
The First French Web site and Forum of Steam Engines - Hot air engines and Pop pop Boats.
Our photos gallery(Send your photos): http://www.blooo.fr/galerie_2008/index.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Steve_S


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 26 Aug 2006
Posts: 3308
Location: Leeds UK

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well done! That's a very nice example.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
johnreid


Steam Supreme Being


Joined: 06 Sep 2007
Posts: 11115
Location: Friendship Indiana, USA

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like it just left the factory, good job.
_________________
Your life is an occasion...Rise to it
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Bégé


Junior Member


Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 368
Location: France - Rouhling

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

only  the logo is missing
_________________
www.blooo.fr
The First French Web site and Forum of Steam Engines - Hot air engines and Pop pop Boats.
Our photos gallery(Send your photos): http://www.blooo.fr/galerie_2008/index.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
MooseMan


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 4433
Location: Cardiff

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful - drop a PM to MamodMan about getting a repro logo.
_________________
Stands the glass half empty,
Or stands the glass half full?
Blast your Buddhist mantra, man,
I'll take another pull.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Nick


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 15 Dec 2007
Posts: 7269
Location: Minnesota, USA

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great Job!

The logo would really top that one off.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
RocDoc


Junior Member


Joined: 16 Feb 2007
Posts: 303
Location: Lincolnshire

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks fantastic ... good job  

Did you re-paint the firebox as well?  

Pete
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Bégé


Junior Member


Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 368
Location: France - Rouhling

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RocDoc wrote:
Looks fantastic ... good job  

Did you re-paint the firebox as well?  

Pete


I repainted everything except the burner
_________________
www.blooo.fr
The First French Web site and Forum of Steam Engines - Hot air engines and Pop pop Boats.
Our photos gallery(Send your photos): http://www.blooo.fr/galerie_2008/index.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Les


Steam Supreme Being


Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 8488
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset.

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice job.
_________________
Les - Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.

www.freewebs.com/lesmarsh
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Bégé


Junior Member


Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 368
Location: France - Rouhling

PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks to all,

here a little video
http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/sutra192336.php#192336
_________________
www.blooo.fr
The First French Web site and Forum of Steam Engines - Hot air engines and Pop pop Boats.
Our photos gallery(Send your photos): http://www.blooo.fr/galerie_2008/index.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Cranko


Steam Legend!!


Joined: 03 Aug 2007
Posts: 3245
Location: new Zealand

PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well done BeGe
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Wallace


Supermoderator


Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 11349
Location: New South Wales, Australia

PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks really nice bege  
_________________



http://www.freewebs.com/mamodsteam/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
erikl


Full member


Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 895
Location: Houten, Netherlands

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

very nice job! looks like it's brand new!
How did you paint it? spray paint? or normal paint?
Did you do any solderdering on it? (looks like there's some solder near the safety valve on the first image)
_________________
My site: www.steam-toys.com
I also like the bigger toys: www.stoomtrein.org
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
Bégé


Junior Member


Joined: 05 Apr 2007
Posts: 368
Location: France - Rouhling

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

erikl wrote:
very nice job! looks like it's brand new!
How did you paint it? spray paint? or normal paint?
Did you do any solderdering on it? (looks like there's some solder near the safety valve on the first image)


The painting is made with aerosol paint,

some solder was around the safety valve, I cleaned
_________________
www.blooo.fr
The First French Web site and Forum of Steam Engines - Hot air engines and Pop pop Boats.
Our photos gallery(Send your photos): http://www.blooo.fr/galerie_2008/index.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Kritika


Full member


Joined: 15 Sep 2007
Posts: 627
Location: Hampshire

PostPosted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bégé wrote:
erikl wrote:
very nice job! looks like it's brand new!
How did you paint it? spray paint? or normal paint?
Did you do any solderdering on it? (looks like there's some solder near the safety valve on the first image)


The painting is made with aerosol paint,

some solder was around the safety valve, I cleaned


Nice job Bégé.

Who makes is red paint on the base, and what is it called?
_________________
Carpe diem

www.kritika.co.uk
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    The Unofficial Mamod and Other Steam Forum Forum Index -> Restorations All times are GMT
Goto page 1, 2  Next
Page 1 of 2

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive
smartBlue Style © 2002 Smartor
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group
 

Welcome to The Unofficial Mamod & Other Steam Forum!
Welcome. We're a friendly place to share knowledge & chat about this great hobby. Since our Jul ’06 startup, we’ve grown to over 350 members, who have posted over a quarter of a million posts. We can answer most toy steam questions, basic or complex. Our multi-national members enjoy sharing photos & videos of engines by Mamod, Wilesco, Jensen, Bowman, SEL, Doll, Bing, Scorpion, Renown & more. All collectors are welcome & if you are just starting out in the hobby, we can suggest some ideal engines. Our forum is ad free & costs nothing to be a member.
Press the 'Join' button at the top of the page, to be part of the largest toy steam forum on the internet.
Questions? Email the forum’s Administrator: Chantry_James at yahoo.co.uk
Engine of the Month October
Clinton's Workshop 2008
Boiler by Model Components Australia.
Engine by Bassett Lowke

Click picture to enlarge