VICKERS MK6B's resto

[colin jones]

Both fuel and water tanks are completed as well as the internal fuel tank supports with the felt. I needed to get these parts done so I can close the back in without having to diss assemble at a later stage.

[Jordan Baker]

Looks great and I love following along. I jus have a technique question for you. In post 611, photo 4 what are you using the bead roller for? Is it for adding the hem? Just curious as trying to do that type of edge has been difficult for me in the past.

[colin jones]

Hi Jordan, yes I am, I folded as far as I can go on the panbrake which is about 120deg and then through the bead roller to flatten completely and it does a great job.
Both tanks are fitted but I just need to finish making two caps for them but as it is around 42 deg here at the moment I'm going to call it a day and have a cold beer

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks. Any special dies to use?

[colin jones]

No nothing special, just two flat ones.

[Jordan Baker]

Ok thanks. I'll be giving that a try. I've always had issues trying to get that seam to flatten out consistently.

[James P]

Terrific work going on in that shop Colin. 42 deg .........sounds brutal, what was it with the "wind chill", 40°c ?? You certainly earned a cold beverage or two.