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MK 5 Anti Tank Mine

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UBIQUE
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Thought id share some pics of this Mk5 anti tank mine, this belongs to a friend and has come to me for a light cleaning nothing more,no filler no repainting,,ill add further pics once its finished
 

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Job done,,cleaned up as best as i could without damaging paint or metalwork
 

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thanks siegfreid,yes this one didnt want any repainting even though it has some holes and paint damage it is in nice unmessed with original condition,,i just gave it a good wash with some warm soapy water applied with a sponge and used some fine wire wool to get rid of some of the crud that the soapy water wouldnt move,found a few extra markings under the grime as well.........
 
Nice job Allan, I agree with Mike, definately the way to present an original item. A light clean, nothing more - everything 100% original.
scarce item I should think.
well done
regards Kev
 
Job done,,cleaned up as best as i could without damaging paint or metalwork

Allen - Surely to get the bright finnish you applied some oil or wax polish to get it looking like that ? can you advise how you got the colour so bright. Thanks.

Marcus
 
Hello
Panzernacker thanks but my friend already has a fuze to go with the mine ,the correct fuze for this type is the No3 i believe the one in your sale is a no2 which was used in the GS MK3 anti tank mine..
Marcus,The paint actually came out quite good with just using warm soapy water after cleaning the metalwork i gave it a very light coating of vaseline inside and out to help prevent the rust returning which has since dried dull,yes it does look a bit shiney in the original photos,but heres some ive just taken
 

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