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  1. Colin McCarthy
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    My Optimus 8R

    The burner was stripped, cleaned with vinegar and brass brushes. The SRV had the washer and pip replaced, and it burns beautifully. It is sitting...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Nov 23, 2023 in forum: Optimus No:8R
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    My Optimus 8R

    I saw elsewhere on this site, an 8R and a 111 painted in red and that appealed to me, so red it was.
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Nov 23, 2023 in forum: Optimus No:8R
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    My Optimus 8R

    So, I saw this 8R on a well known auction site. These are the sellers photos of it and I thought it would be worth a punt. I won for a reasonable...
    Thread by: Colin McCarthy, Nov 23, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: Optimus No:8R
  4. Colin McCarthy
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    Army No12 Stove question, the good, the bad.

    I love using my No.12, it's my go-to stove. The only down-side I can see are its weight, definitely one for vehicle or garden camping. The fuel...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Oct 14, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    I like your thinking but the thought of the fuel and stove rattling around in a mess tin just doesnt do it for me I'm afraid. I use an 111B at...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 23, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    Or, is there anybody in the group with a spare 8R case they're looking to part with?
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 23, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
  7. Colin McCarthy
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    Hi all, thanks for your responses. I believe that there may be some folk on this group who are highly capable of repairing the tin, however, it is...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 23, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
  8. Colin McCarthy
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    Actually, that's a fair comment, Ebay themselves have been completely fair so far. What's equally frustrating though, this was the first time I've...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 22, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
  9. Colin McCarthy
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    Aye, it's the deliberate attempt to mislead which is the annoying thing. There's another 8R on at the moment, seller describes it as 'original...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 22, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
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    Let down by Flea-bay

    Finally won a bid on Ebay for an Optimus 8R, which I would like to add to my wee collection. Seller described the, 'tin is rusty'. I think a more...
    Thread by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 22, 2023, 23 replies, in forum: Stove Forum
  11. Colin McCarthy
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    SotM (Stove of the Month) July 2023

    Here's my Army No12 in the rain, normal Scottish summer! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Jul 13, 2023 in forum: Stove of the Month Archive
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    SotM (Stove of the Month) May 2023

    Please find my Army No. 12 cooking fresh prawns (again) on my home-made garden bar with a cold glass of white wine [ATTACH]
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, May 10, 2023 in forum: Stove of the Month Archive
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    Optimus 111B - Refurbished

    Thank you Knee and CW, the more I use it, the more I'm liking it. I've used Coleman Peak stoves for years at work, but they just seem functional...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 23, 2023 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Optimus 111B - Refurbished

    I appreciate that Mr Optimus, thanks, I'm quite chuffed with how it turned out.
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    SotM (Stove of the Month) April 2023

    Thanks for your help
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023 in forum: Stove of the Month Archive
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    Optimus 111B - Refurbished

    Thanks AAC
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023 in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    SotM (Stove of the Month) April 2023

    Thanks Tom, hopefully I've manged it! Optimus 111B - Refurbished Fingers crossed I've managed to enter my 2 pictures properly! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023 in forum: Stove of the Month Archive
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    SotM (Stove of the Month) April 2023

    Hi, how do I create a link from the SRG into the monthly competition? Cheers, Mac
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023 in forum: Stove of the Month Archive
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    Optimus 111B - Refurbished

    Picked up this 1950's 111B from a local antique shop for £45 praying it was salvageable. Once the awful paint job went, I was surprised to see it...
    Thread by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 20, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike
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    Optimus 111b

    I agree, it's also got me thinking about the future of the stove regarding its colour. I would like to retain the original colour, but if thats...
    Post by: Colin McCarthy, Apr 8, 2023 in forum: Stove Forum
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