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Some great pictures, wish I could have got the time off work now, there seemed to be a lack of 'orange'

Will try and address this problem next year....

Heres a few more...

Heres a few photos from todays show.

Ill be there, alltougth not as early a start as Neil as am only just up the m50 from the show.

Does anyone know of an alternative paint stripper, the modern stuff seems to be incapable of stripping paint at all, I allways used to use mangers, however even this has now been changed.

As far as I'm aware the rpm is cut back, pop the heads off and you'll see what I mean.

Oh right, cheers Gareth I was not aware of that.

Did you get around to finishing restoring your twin Gareth?  ran into problem with rebuilding my twin engine. The oversize pistons were catching in the hole into the main block.....back to engineering shop for third time to mill out enough clearance.

From memory the 2hp was just a slowed down 3hp.

810cc twin cylinder gem.

A fascinating book that's well worth getting hold of is mechanical aids to the small holding by Desaules. Lots of period pictures of our machines, from memory it was published in 1955.

Got to admit that I've never been a fan of aspera engines due to having a lot of problems with with them in my younger days, however this looks something a bit different, which is what this hobby is all about, I will be following your progress with interest.

Not really, I'm going to try and keep my hands firmly in my pockets this year, got too expensive last time!...

The sale catalogue came online this morning, ....

As a very young child I remember sitting on these in my fathers showroom, pretending by were real tractors. Guess I must be getting old.

Hi does anyone have any bantam attachments for sale? I m in Hereford but nationwide collection isn't an issue, 07967 803 833.

I have to ask. why do you want a piece of formica ?

I have some Matt White Melamine Veneer 0.035" thick (not smooth gloss). Same material that Kitchen Worktops are laminated with.

Cheers Pat, Will pay attention to that area when having a look! Unfortunately santa didnt bring me Brian's book, nor did it arrive for my birthday..... Guess I will just have to treat myself!I know Gareth..... Im receiving therapy for this addiction :-)

Thanks Kev, had a look at the info..... Seems an interesting piece of machinery. Was told this one has been owned since new, maintained accordingly and comes with manual, history etc. I will definately arrange to go have a look. Last time I just looked, it came home with me!!!!Cheers Paul, am going to look at this one. Could be the next project?

I'm surprised you haven't resprayed it !!

That's right nigel. Just got to get it sorted now mate.

Hope to see you there then Gareth !!

Hi can anyone help please with a small rectangle of Formica?

I've just ordered my tickets this morning, I won't be able to show this year so am just going as a spectator. Think ill have to hide from the auction this time as I only wandered round for a quick look at the last show and ended up having to go back home to get the cabstar and it was full!