Albatross bowlight lense

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silver fish
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Albatross bowlight lense

Post by silver fish »

I have a series 2 bowlight but the starb'd (green) lens is missing. Have searched without luck. Am now attempting to make one, will post pics of ensueing disasters!

johnd
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Re: Albatross bowlight lense

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sujest you get clear epoxy mould kit from a craft shop take mould from port light and paint with glass paint from craft shop good luck john d

Jonty
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Re: Albatross bowlight lense

Post by Jonty »

If you've got the Attwood bicolour light as opposed to the original 'frogeye tricolour', then you're in luck as I can let you have a blue lens which can easily be made green with a bit of yellow lacquer. The Attwood light is chromed zinc, has rear 'wings', is 10" long & pits easily.
Have a look at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PznbWKT-Eto

You'll need to email me or post a reply if you're interested.

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