Trusty Cobra Sprayer

[trusty220]

I scanned Steve Woollas’s perspex cover, opened it in Photoshop and increased the size. I then drew around all of the relevant lines in white using the pencil tool (it took hours!), then filled in the background in black using the bucket tool.

I just hope the engraver can use it now!

[trusty220]

I blame Covid, but it’s taken some time for the engraver to get around to doing it. Now that it’s done I’m over the moon with the results- you can see from the comparison photo’s how well it’s come out.

I’ll give you a clue- the pin-sharp one with white lettering is the new one!

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[charlie]

Very impressive, like new.

[trusty220]

That’s because it is new!

[halfa]

Brilliant job !

[trusty220]

I finally got around to finishing the pump off and to say I’m pleased with the result would be understating it. I haven’t filled the case with oil yet as I don’t want the perspex window to be discoloured, I’d rather it was transparent so you can see all of the brass con-rods and polished steel crankshaft inside; it really is a work of art, so why would you want to cover it up?

Anyway, enjoy the photo’s!

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[charlie]

Very smart, like new, which of course the cover is. Well worth the time and expense.

[trusty220]

Thanks, Charlie! It’s too much to expect all of my projects to finish with a nett cost of £35, but then all hobbies involve spending money!

[halfa]

Lovely, I’d have it in the house on display!

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