tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post1780855666842676767..comments2023-07-28T14:02:01.415+01:00Comments on Fiftythree Flying Cloud: Inside Out...Aluminium Idlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00009809266762963563noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-54103670601490559512010-03-16T00:10:23.249+00:002010-03-16T00:10:23.249+00:00I know that polished spot is just a glimpse of thi...I know that polished spot is just a glimpse of things to come. Things look to be progressing wonderfully. I'm fascinated by the Zolatone patch. It is practically the reverse image of Elvis's original Zolatone, yours on light field with gray-green flecks and mine on the gray-greenish field with cream flecks. You should have no problem matching with that sample. <br /><br />Funny, I never knew the bare naked ribs and skin of an Airstream could be such a lovely abstract image of artistry. Your photos ROCK!Sugarfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328811004215731394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-42802626644320454232010-02-13T22:58:16.499+00:002010-02-13T22:58:16.499+00:00Great work on the restoration. I like your blow-b...Great work on the restoration. I like your blow-by-blow commentary. We get going so quickly on some of our restorations, we don't often remember to take so many pictures! Thanks for visiting my blog!Airstream Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803538508362823314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-85215729744591744702010-02-12T14:07:45.460+00:002010-02-12T14:07:45.460+00:00Thanks for the Jestco recommendation, Frank. I'...Thanks for the Jestco recommendation, Frank. I'll look into it - tho' not sure if they have a supplier here in Blighty.<br /><br />Yes, I'm sorry, my 17mm (in old 35mm film parlance) lens does make the old Flying Cloud look like you could park your tow vehicle in it and still have room to swing a cat (in a Stetson, of course). <br /><br />Compact cameras always bang on about their 20x or 100x zoom but never how wide their lenses go. For some you can get a screw on, wide-angle attachment and some Canon ones have the equivalent of a 28mm - but its still not a 17mm. So my advice to all when buying a new one; ask which has the widest lens.<br /><br />Glad you all like the photos - I probably take too many but its nice to have a good record and hopefully its helpful to other Alooominum virgins.Aluminium Idlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009809266762963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-33357555089676437652010-02-12T10:54:25.961+00:002010-02-12T10:54:25.961+00:00Chris, Might I suggest the Jestco Polishing produc...Chris, Might I suggest the Jestco Polishing products to you? The results are very good in far less time. Kevin may have the supplies on hand to do the nuvite, but the Jestco system is excellent in my opinion and will not leave those a swirls that require a lot to remove. <br />I too love the photographs. I wish my pocket sized Cannon had a wide angle feature on it.Frank Yensanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632216121085446978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-59963463560489753142010-02-11T14:11:17.121+00:002010-02-11T14:11:17.121+00:00... as they say, Marcus - 'Divided by a common...... as they say, Marcus - 'Divided by a common language...' <br /><br />Or as my daughter would say, 'Well dodgy..' !Aluminium Idlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00009809266762963563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-77485921470173219872010-02-11T14:00:24.334+00:002010-02-11T14:00:24.334+00:00Great work, and great pictures, as always.
But th...Great work, and great pictures, as always.<br /><br />But this time I wanted to comment on your great colloquialisms as well. "Dodgy hat"-- I love it! Your version of English always sounds more fun than our version of English. I envy you that. :)<br /><br />-Marcusutee94https://www.blogger.com/profile/02181072981573729534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009471997150227801.post-32046874036012352512010-02-11T13:43:01.526+00:002010-02-11T13:43:01.526+00:00Excellent progess and photography as always! The ...Excellent progess and photography as always! The original Zolotone was great. Looking forward to seeing your next steps!Tim (ts8501)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06570494080818440424noreply@blogger.com