Should really post this in the fettle bit but hey. I felt sorry for the 8R and didn’t want to steal the heat shield for the 99 project and because...
Strayed slightly from my original post but I’ve pretty much finished the 8R, all except the 1” Optimus decal for the lid. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hi, any idea where I can get a 1” Optimus decal from? There’s only the large ones on Ebay and the only 1” ones I can find are just over £3 but...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 8R came this morning. Transplanted 99 innards, quick scrub with a Brillo pad, job done till I can get the electrolysis sorted....
[ATTACH] I really like this. Looks within my skill set!
That’s the problem ordering from overseas here, it’s always been bad, this tax and that duty. You’ve got to really want or need something to order...
Lots of options
[ATTACH] it’s nice but I’m thinking the DIY folding one would fit in the case
Kite fox pot support?
It’s the large one. I wasn’t sure if it’d fit but with the lid on it’s fine. Got some mild steel welding rods to try and make a pot stand...
It’ll fit in a Trangia mess tin. The tin’s too big for a Baby Enders type stove but like that it would look pretty smart with a decent pot stand...
Real nice.
I’m definitely going to make that pot stand. Got this 8R coming so even if the case is totally past it I’ll have another burner to go at.
I know what you mean about the cover but a complete cooker with a lid of some description is always nice and if it’s slightly functional as well,...
Thanks SveaSizzler. I’ve had a look around recently with no luck so I’ll keep my eyes open in future for the Peak 1 case. Seems like the best...
Bugger, I’m ex-Army and I bet I’ve got my old mess tins up the loft. Time to do a bit of bodging I reckon, thanks Kerophile.
Yes, I saw that thanx. I’ve been looking for one. Great idea if the aluminium peak 1 cases weren’t as elusive as bits for the 99. I’m now looking...
Just found pics of both stoves and it’s too late to edit or delete the post. Totally different stoves. Oh well, plan B. I’d never seen pictures...
Just a quick question, is the pot/lid for an Optimus 199 the same as a 99. I can see that the base is a bit deeper. Possibly been asked a million...
On a slightly different subject I did watch the Berniedawg video on restoring the 8R and thought I’d have a go at the SRV but it wouldn’t budge. I...
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