Lynx II, hull # 4225

Jon Bradshaw · #1 12-09-15, 18:54

I thought with the wheels it could have been a half scale British Tetrarch.

Peter Duggan · #2 13-09-15, 15:23

Folks,

This restoration trip seems to consist of two steps forward, and one step back. Quite rewarding when I finally reach one of my goals on this journey.

The hull floor is now all welded together and all the cuts that were done when the Lynx was cut in half have been restored. Feels quite good.

To add to the subject of paint, I have yet to find any evidence of primer being applied when the Lynx was first painted. Since we are only temporary custodians of our old iron, I have decided to use a two part epoxy primer.

I have been enjoying the conversations that started since I posted the picture of Brian Asbury's creation. I hope that Jon will now post some pictures of his replica.

Peter

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charlie fitton · #3 13-09-15, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Duggan

I have been enjoying the conversations that started since I posted the picture of Brian Asbury's creation. I hope that Jon will now post some pictures of his replica.

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..

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Michael R. · #4 13-09-15, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..

I second that. Pretty rare to have a thread not derailed as long as this Lynx MK-II has been going.

Hanno Spoelstra · #5 13-09-15, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie fitton

I agree with you Peter, but start another string on "Replicas"...this one is excellent as it is..

Shall I move the non-Lynx related postings to their separate thread?!? Just say when!

Your ever vigilant administrator

Hanno

Jon Bradshaw · #6 15-09-15, 04:13

I have taken Peters poke and posted some pics in the carrier forum where my original thread was. Not sure if it should be moved to this as it is a restoration/reconstruction/reproduction. Might as well move it. Hanno I will leave that to you.

Peter Duggan · #7 19-09-15, 04:16

Guys,

This project is something like that old adage "something new, something old and something borrowed". Massaged the old battered and bent raised portion of the crew compartment floor and "dry" fitted it into place. Looks quite good. Will have to have one mounting bracket fabricated and welded into place. Then on to the fire wall. It will be totally new, the old one is only good as a template. I will try and copy a technique from Rick's thread and include earlier pictures to lend perspective.

Peter

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Peter Duggan · #8 29-09-15, 01:56

Finally got all the little bits and pieces repaired/fixed/replaced in the hull to the point where it was ready for sandblasting and epoxy primer.

Loaded up the hull and transported it off to Darren Green's sandblasting in Desoronto. With luck on it's return it will be mounted on the frame.

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