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Early 1950's 9a box and set restoration  

This set was originally owned by me in the late 90's. I sold it and then got it back in 2007 when I started up meccano collecting again after my "break". The set box was pretty rough and the lid did not have it's flanges anymore. Parts are fairly minty. This shows the process I used to make it a bit more presentable. I use Wilablin #532 red buckram paper for the box and Wibalin #588 blue buckram for the small parts boxes.  

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set and box before restoration-1
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before restoration-2
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set and parts before restoration-3
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set and parts before restoration-4
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set and parts before restoration-5
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set lid before restoration-6
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sad condition of original box coverings!
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aweful condition of original side covering!
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a sharp chisel works fine for getting old paper off
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box bottom side -removing old coverings
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side of box bottom with old cardstock and paper removed
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stripping the original paper and preserving the original inner compartments
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lots of glue needed!
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new sides on box bottom-long side
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box bottom-new cardstock installed-corner detail
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clamping for a tight fit and finish!
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clamping-inside look
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repairs to bottom of box
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bookbinding tape used for corners
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box bottom finished with cardstock and tape reinforcing
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clamping for a good repair of original inner liner and compartments
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gluing the sides of the original bottom compartments
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inside of box bottom-ready for new outer paper
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details of raw outer coverings of box bottom and lid
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appling long side paper-careful!
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appling new paper-sticky!
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longside paper-end detail
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long sides done
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new end paper inside detail
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new paper end detail
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Euan MacKenzie      (at 5:15am, Fri 16th Apr, 21)

I have digitally cleaned up the 9a label,
if someone can tell me how to load it on your 'less than friendly website', I will do so

Bob T      (at 11:02pm, Sat 11th Mar, 17)

Lloyd, I think Greg uses PVA glue & a wood stick, if you look at this photo, and a few either side of it, it will explain more
http://www.nzmeccano.com/image-74126
Regards'Bob

Lloyd      (at 5:16pm, Sat 11th Mar, 17)

I am trying to restoration. The box of a set 9 similar to your 9a..I have bought some red paper which is very near the original covering from Ratchfords book binding supplies in the UK....Could you please tell me which glue you used and the method you use to apply the glue?..the Ratchford paper is quiet firm but seems to wrinkle when the glue is applied....I was thing of using spray mount or applying PVA glue with a small roller with not too much glue ...any help would really be appreciated ...

Barrey Pickersgill      (at 12:32pm, Sat 12th Mar, 11)

My Email address is bpickers@bigpond.com

Barrey Pickersgill      (at 12:30pm, Sat 12th Mar, 11)

This page is very good with a lot of nice work, could you please advise me where you get your box covering buckram red paper from. Thank you for sharing this excellent article.
Best Wishes
Barrey Pickersgill
Albury NSW Aust.


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