Date:         Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:51:07 -0500
Reply-To:     "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
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From:         "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: WTB: Stove face
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    More years back than I want to remember I used to build plastic military
models. In order to get something other than exactly what came from the box
I would poke through the HUGE selection of decals available at the local
hobby store for the marking of a specific squadron or pilot. Assuming this
type of thing is still available I can remember many of these official
military designations and personal, anything goes, "Nose Art" decals that
would pass for your now missing factory decals including the "on" flame
symbols.
   Dont know that this is worth launching a search and seizure mission but
if you happen to pass a hobby shop at the mall or on your way home from work
and you have a few minutes to kill it may be worth a peek.


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Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 6:59 AM
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Subject: Re: WTB: Stove face


In a message dated 2/25/00 11:52:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< Re: WTB: Stove face >>
    HA ! Funny you should ask !  I just did this last week !  I didn't even
try posting a message about where to find those decals as I was sure that's
not possible.  ANYWAYS, what I did was this : Took some small pieces of
masking tape and very carefully masked off the outer edges of the two
triangle shapes and where the star is for the fridge light I made a circle
piece of masking tape to just fit over the star.  Before masking I sanded
smooth the plate with #220 sandpaper and cleaned it well with paint prep.
After all was masked, I spray painted it with grey TREMCLAD rust paint.  It
Looks fine and the rust & nicks are gone.  BUT......it sure would be nice if
those decals were available !

Cheers

Frank Condelli
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Almonte, On
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