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my flatbase mm2 resto
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:15 pm    Post subject: my flatbase mm2 resto Reply with quote
ok i got my first flatbase today here are some pics of it

hope you dont mind me using your pics of it steely

the base engine frame and firebox have very little paint espcially the firebox and engine frame so i have decided to repaint them

i need to know where i can get red paint for the base from ?

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g274/steely_2006/Mamod/c374d0e7.jpg

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will do more pics as the project progersses

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Spot on Lewis. Have you fired it yet?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
no its for christmas
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 1:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
nice cant wait to see it fired up
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ok i have took it to bits now going to give it a mega polish up

i have the mint green paint and black firebox paint ready so i may do it this weekend

just need the red help please
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


boiler and allm parts polished

next job is to sand the firebox and base down to the bare metal before painting
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Very nice, Lewis. Wish it were mine. Sorry I can't help with the paint, I'm sure
someone here knows which one is best.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice Lewis.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
anyone know where i can get the red paint for the base from
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
lewisop1991 wrote:
anyone know where i can get the red paint for the base from


B&Q, Halfords and DIY or motor factors outlets Lew.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ok ill try them tonight
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I go to Halfords usually, although Wilkinsons do a close match for 2.99
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
got one from halfords now its called nissan flame red
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
lewisop1991 wrote:
got one from halfords now its called nissan flame red


Rosso red is a better match, should be ok though!
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