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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: Tricornejock on April 30, 2010, 19:10:31

Title: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Tricornejock on April 30, 2010, 19:10:31

 :wave: Hi,

here some pictures from a boat, before... and after... a renovation and cleaning.

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9054before.jpg)

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9052before.jpg)

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9053before.jpg)

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9055before.jpg)

And... :D

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9051after.jpg)

The boat is only 4 years old (2006) and my soon play with this eachtime in the bath. A chance that he never was outside to the sun... Here some pictures about explanations and the end of result. I keep all small parts time ago, and now I can put it again to the boat. I hope my soon will be happy to play again. Now he is a little older and I hope that he don´t will loose pieces by playing, I hope so... ;)

Greetings,
TJ

Warm water with white vinegar 24h. The vinegar dissolves easily limestone, without dammage for platic or print.
De l´eau tiède avec du vinaigre blanc 1 journée. Le vinaigre dissoud facilement le vinaigre sans altérer ni le plastique ni les impressions.
Lauwarms Wasser mit Essig Essenz 24 Std. lang. Der Essig vernichtet der Kalk ohne das Plastik oder die aufdrücke zu beschädigen.
A água morna com vinagre branco 1 dia. O vinagre dissolve-se facilmente de calcário, sem dammage para platic ou imprimir.

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9038.jpg)

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9039.jpg)

All small parts.
Toutes les petites pièces détachées.
Alle kleine Zubehöre die ich bei Seite getan hatte.
Todas as peças pequenas.

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9059.jpg)

Final result
Le resultat final
Endguldige Erbegnis
Resultado final

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9060.jpg)

(http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy195/Tricornejock/Divers/IMG_9063.jpg)

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: flatcat on April 30, 2010, 19:21:41

That's definitely a success, and it looks like new :wow: :wow: :wow:

Although I did quite like the look before :-[ Looks abandoned and creepy 8-)

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Tricornejock on April 30, 2010, 19:24:26

Quote from: flatcat on April 30, 2010, 19:21:41

Although I did quite like the look before :-[ Looks abandoned and creepy 8-)

Hi,

then... you have just to wait 4 years again ;D

friendly ;)
TJ

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: playmofire on April 30, 2010, 19:55:44

You've done an excellent job there.  As flatcat says, it looks as good as new.  I'm sure your son will get many hours of play out of it in its brand new state.

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: skypurr on April 30, 2010, 20:09:38

That is quite a transformation, well done!  :clap:

Elaine

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 30, 2010, 20:23:07

Vinegar...never though of that, although i use it to clean limestone from the kettle!!! Thank you!! Good job with your boat!!!

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 30, 2010, 21:01:40

Excellent renovation process shown, Tricornejock :wow:! White vinegar,hmmm,...I'm going to try this remedy on some of my future projects!

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: kaethe on May 01, 2010, 00:36:35

wow, that is amazing, and so simple.  thank you for sharing, i always enjoy reading your posts.
kaethe

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Gepetto on May 01, 2010, 03:45:38

Great job Tricornejock!  :clap:  It is reassuring that pieces can come back to look that nice!  :wave:

Title: Re: The second life of Fire Rescue Boat
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on May 01, 2010, 13:21:33

This example shows just how resilient Playmobil toys really are! They can be mistreated, abused, neglected, severely used, forgotten :'(, & after just a little TLC, they can be made to look almost brand new :love:! The materials used in their production are the best available as shown by the evidence :)9!