Congratulations, russellsch ! Man, it looks just incredible!
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russellsch
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Thanks guys. This is a dream come true, to be sure.
Beautiful vintage parts Obi buddy, congrats on completing your build
Thanks man. The tips & leads were always greatly appreciated!
Thank you sir. You were a ray of hope in a dark time. Even though I wasn't able to pick up your booster, you revived the hope there was one out there for me.
Thank you so much, for everything you've done for me! I, & many others, would be lost without your kindness.
That’s amazing to have that prop! Your patience, determination, and friends here who helped you was really worth it! Congrats Russ!
Mouse Vader
Sr Member
One good looking hilt.
DrkSideTndncies
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Definitely a beauty. Welcome to the club buddy. Such a satisfying journey to be on; or in your (our) case taken, even though I still continue my hunt for additional pieces.
russellsch
Master Member
Congrats russelsch!
I just got my hand on this beauty today. I think I can move on to the next part, which probably be the Graflex.
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Oh wow! That thing is gorgeous!! Congrats!
Mouse Vader
Sr Member
And with original storage canister?
Congrats russelsch!
I just got my hand on this beauty today. I think I can move on to the next part, which probably be the Graflex.
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That is a beauty!
onderon
Sr Member
Yes. I keep thinking how could I preserve it properly. The rust ate it badly already, most part of it is thin like paper.
Mouse Vader
Sr Member
Here's an article on preserving rusted metal. It's actually about preserving post electrolysis but if you did that I think it would disappear entirely:
I'd go with heating with a hairdryer followed by the acetone or isopropyl alcohol bath, then the microcrystaline wax if you can or Briwax. If you don't plan on using the container ( I don't think it would last long if you did) & want it displayed I'd put it in a cabinet to remove the temptation of handling it or getting it squashed. if your likely to handle it I'd try & find a suitable tube to fit inside to prevent accidental crushing. This doesn't need to be a tight fit.. Any firm material really (pipe lagging foam?) but there is the risk here of an absorbent material taking damp from the air & causing contact rusting - but similar goes for impervious material getting condensation. If I did this I'd try covering the insert with grease proof paper 'stuck' to the tube with petroleum jelly (vasalene) or maybe some melted wax & keep a eye on it just to make sure.. This shouldn't attract moisture or condensation.
Conservation of Iron Artifacts
Tutorial on Electrolytic Rust Removal: Conservation of Iron Artifacts - Displacing Water, Applying Sealants and Rust Inhibitors p29
www.metaldetectingworld.com
I'd go with heating with a hairdryer followed by the acetone or isopropyl alcohol bath, then the microcrystaline wax if you can or Briwax. If you don't plan on using the container ( I don't think it would last long if you did) & want it displayed I'd put it in a cabinet to remove the temptation of handling it or getting it squashed. if your likely to handle it I'd try & find a suitable tube to fit inside to prevent accidental crushing. This doesn't need to be a tight fit.. Any firm material really (pipe lagging foam?) but there is the risk here of an absorbent material taking damp from the air & causing contact rusting - but similar goes for impervious material getting condensation. If I did this I'd try covering the insert with grease proof paper 'stuck' to the tube with petroleum jelly (vasalene) or maybe some melted wax & keep a eye on it just to make sure.. This shouldn't attract moisture or condensation.
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