alan123shooting Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 I haven’t posted anything for a while as I don’t like blowing my own trumpet, however I’m particularly pleased with this case I have done for a chap. It involved a recovering the outside which I have not done for a number of years. before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 The owner should be well chuffed with that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 We have have some very talented people on here . Well done it looks cracking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 That is a lovely piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thank you gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Remarkable. Anyone would be delighted to own that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Lovely to see people with the ability to do classy work like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Wonderful transformation just shows what can be done 😊👍 thanks for posting 👍 please continue ps what’s the gun in it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Wonderful transformation just shows what can be done 😊👍 thanks for posting 👍 please continue ps what’s the gun in it ? The chap has had it made in his own name, it is brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Just now, alan123shooting said: The chap has had it made in his own name, it is brand new Very nice looking gun 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Very nice looking gun 👍 I gather it’s been three years in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbobailey Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 5 hours ago, alan123shooting said: I haven’t posted anything for a while as I don’t like blowing my own trumpet, however I’m particularly pleased with this case I have done for a chap. It involved a recovering the outside which I have not done for a number of years. before After Wow, fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 As said, there really is some remarkable talent on this forum. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thank you gents for your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 You have a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan40 Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) The case looks fantastic how clever you are. Is it possible to clean the canvas on an old canvas and leather gun case it is in good order but a bit stained and patchy colour wise . it just needs tidying up a bit . I wondered about recolouring it with something a bit darker to cover up the stained bits Any advice would be welcome. Edited September 11, 2021 by swan40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, swan40 said: The case looks fantastic how clever you are. Is it possible to clean the canvas on an old canvas and leather gun case it is in good order but a bit stained and patchy colour wise . it just needs tidying up a bit . I wondered about recolouring it with something a bit darker to cover up the stained bits Any advice would be welcome. Watching any reply with interest as I have a case requiring similar TLC. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, swan40 said: The case looks fantastic how clever you are. Is it possible to clean the canvas on an old canvas and leather gun case it is in good order but a bit stained and patchy colour wise . it just needs tidying up a bit . I wondered about recolouring it with something a bit darker to cover up the stained bits Any advice would be welcome. Acrylic fabric paint? A few pictures may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 You can use renovate canvas cleaner the cleaner used on soft tops of cars , however there is the danger that the canvas may lift away. If the canvas is in good condition a soft scrub over with a good hand wire brush then hoover off the dust, wear a mask due to the dust, if it’s a pitch canvas (black finish ) black boot polish. I hope this is of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swan40 Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Thank you Alan I will give it a try What about recolouring it with perhaps cream shoe polish , as there are lots of colours and I have seen it used for old army webbing and it came out well. Sorry if its a stupid question but thought it might be usefull to be able to cover up some of the bad stained areas . I am not trying to make it look new just sympatheticly tart it up a bit. Again thank you for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Fantastic 👍👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a stunning transformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan123shooting Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, swan40 said: Thank you Alan I will give it a try What about recolouring it with perhaps cream shoe polish , as there are lots of colours and I have seen it used for old army webbing and it came out well. Sorry if its a stupid question but thought it might be usefull to be able to cover up some of the bad stained areas . I am not trying to make it look new just sympatheticly tart it up a bit. Again thank you for any help The thing is, you really need to when possible keep things original as possible a vintage case should not look pristine if you put polish on it it will look like you have put polish on it.if you could post some pictures I could possibly advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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