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hello i have just got a 1952 model 18 in kit form,could someone tell me if the petrol tank should be just painted or chrome and paint thankyou.

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If I remember correctly 1952 was the year of the nickel shortage caused by the Korean war. So things like wheel rims etc were finished in silver using a special process. But I don't know about tanks.....

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Hi John i have an original 52 es2 and also a 54 es2 both have painted tanks and wheel rims Regards Roger

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Hi John i have an original 52 es2 and also a 54 es2 both have painted tanks and wheel rims Regards Roger

 



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