Some months later, I now think it needs a head tube badge. I could buy a genuine badge, but I don't want the frame mis-represented if I ever sell it.
I've found a photo of a flat one and done a 'sketch' on brass sheet using an 000 brush and enamel paint, trying to give the right impression without being an accurate copy - nothing like the Ernie Clements 'signature', no 'Designed By' and no 'Made in England' lettering - it's a bit of decoration, not a replica.
Some time spent salt etching and filing, and it's looking promising.
Some months later, I now think it needs a head tube badge. I could buy a genuine badge, but I don't want the frame mis-represented if I ever sell it.
I've found a photo of a flat one and done a 'sketch' on brass sheet using an 000 brush and enamel paint, trying to give the right impression without being an accurate copy - nothing like the Ernie Clements 'signature', no 'Designed By' and no 'Made in England' lettering - it's a bit of decoration, not a replica.
Some time spent salt etching and filing, and it's looking promising.
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