zerogravitas
Retro Guru
Yes quite a few models had them specced so it seemed appropriate!
Viscount Aerospace.. but which one?
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zerogravitas
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So here we go, guards are brushed and rubbed down before a light Autosol buffing.
Didn't need to mirror polish as the rest of the componentry will be showing it's age a bit too.
Didn't need to mirror polish as the rest of the componentry will be showing it's age a bit too.
zerogravitas
Retro Guru
All the new decals are now here, HLloyd, BicycleDecals and random eBay for the Union Jack.
Inching ever closer!
Inching ever closer!
zerogravitas
Retro Guru
I finally found some time to push this one on a bit.
I pressed in the headset cups and then got the BB sorted too. This is a bit of pain without a bearing press; I drifted in one side and then pressed the other cartridge bearing onto the axle with a suitable dia bit of tubing. Then I froze this before pressing/tapping it into the already fitted bearing. Trying to get both bearings in the frame first before pressing the axle through was not going to happen.
Frame ready for decals.
First one going on.
Aligning the downtube wrap. All the white text decals are printed onto a clear backing.
The interesting Trusty/Viscount tubing spec sticker.
The banding and shields look lovely and crisp.
I'm very happy with the quality of the decals (particularly the chrome ones) and how well application went. All my pre measuring made it a straightforward process.
Almost build time at long last!
I pressed in the headset cups and then got the BB sorted too. This is a bit of pain without a bearing press; I drifted in one side and then pressed the other cartridge bearing onto the axle with a suitable dia bit of tubing. Then I froze this before pressing/tapping it into the already fitted bearing. Trying to get both bearings in the frame first before pressing the axle through was not going to happen.
Frame ready for decals.
First one going on.
Aligning the downtube wrap. All the white text decals are printed onto a clear backing.
The interesting Trusty/Viscount tubing spec sticker.
The banding and shields look lovely and crisp.
I'm very happy with the quality of the decals (particularly the chrome ones) and how well application went. All my pre measuring made it a straightforward process.
Almost build time at long last!
Guinessisgoodforyou
rBotM Winner
That's looking very nice. I like Viscounts. Did you sort your wheels?
zerogravitas
Retro Guru
Not picked them up yet but have a very good lead on the perfect pair. Then I just need some toeclips and straps and all will come together. 
Guinessisgoodforyou
rBotM Winner
What colour straps? I assume chrome clips, size?Not picked them up yet but have a very good lead on the perfect pair. Then I just need some toeclips and straps and all will come together.
zerogravitas
Retro Guru
I have red cables so red straps to match them and yes, chrome clips in L. My next job is actually to strip the (rather crunchy) pedals down and see if they can be revived. Otherwise I might need to snag a complete set to replace them.
zerogravitas
Retro Guru
Rubbed off the rust spots on the fork chrome and gave them a light polish before doing the black transition bands. For these I like to cut a strip of electrical tape to about 5-6mm, then tightly wrap over the paint/chrome transition. I usually drop a dot of superglue on the very end to prevent it peeling and lifting.
The chrome is a bit damaged on the drive side but still looks reasonably presentable.
Got the crown race in place too, and some new balls for the headset turned up.
The chrome is a bit damaged on the drive side but still looks reasonably presentable.
Got the crown race in place too, and some new balls for the headset turned up.
