New paint on a few Mitchell's

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Ljm183
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Re: New paint on a few Mitchell,s

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Nobby wrote: I see you've ended the auction early on eBay :Wink:
Yes wasn't happy with the paint work on the body

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I think it may have been putting bidder,s off, so it will get painted again.

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JUST FOUND aplace near me, Chertsey Bridge, that can do me a reel, so striping down one of me 300 and getting it down this monday, 26 jan 15

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I thought the red,white & blue one was an original French one!!

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I do like the green one and the 'Duracell' 410 :Thumb:
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Re: New paint on a few Mitchell's

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Wagtail wrote:I do like the green one and the 'Duracell' 410 :Thumb:
The green one (408) is on it,s way to the USA, the (Duracell) copper top 410 is for sale.

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Re: New paint on a few Mitchell's

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Recently finished this Match in red white & blue, the rotor is original, the body and side plate have both been painted, the reel has been completely stripped, checked for any damage or wear and greased.

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NICE, just sent mine off, so as soon as i get it back , will post iy

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Just done me 300a all in white, just like a vergin, now have to put all the bits in, ie, washers, spings, greese, other things, should be fun
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Very nice! I do have a thing for this real. one of the first i stole from my father to take down our local pond as kids :Hahaha:

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White lightning, you all ready know what i think :holmes: lol

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