by Monica Lindemann on 19 April, 2013
Below you can see four additional petrol caps are used to illustrate the type of effect you would get from each treatment. Continue reading “What does our Conservation team think: conservation not restoration”
Here is a challenge for you: Conservation not restoration
by Monica Lindemann on 2 April, 2013
When conservators are treating objects, including large technology objects, they aim to preserve as much of the original as possible. This is different from the approach of restoration, which might replace original materials, for instance paint surfaces, and would aim to make the object look brand new. In the past, this has been the approach of car restorers.
QUESTIONS: Continue reading “Here is a challenge for you: Conservation not restoration”
Royal Daimler returns to Mitchell
by Heidi Bock on 7 March, 2013
Our large technology conservation team, led by Ainslie Greiner, is delighted with the positive visitor response to the Museum Workshop: the art, science and craft of the conservator exhibition. Continue reading “Royal Daimler returns to Mitchell”
Seventy years in one family
by Laura Breen on 5 February, 2013
We had news from another distant relation last week, when the owner of a beautiful 1934 Humber Pullman got in touch after coming across this blog.
Last days in Museum Workshop
by Vicki Humphrey on 25 January, 2013
Since the body was lifted off the chassis on 18th November, the conservators have been busy. The engine and transmission have been removed and the engine dismantled.
Uncle Elmer bought the Queen’s car
by Monica Lindemann on 18 January, 2013
I recieved this interesting story from a Project donor this week. I wonder which of the Queen’s cars he sat in? Continue reading “Uncle Elmer bought the Queen’s car”
Wiring diagrams
by Monica Lindemann on 11 January, 2013
The Victorian Daimler Owners Club kindly sent some wiring diagrams for the DE 36 landaulette. These will help our conservators immensely when they start work on the electrics of the vehicle. Continue reading “Wiring diagrams”
Another milestone for the Royal Daimler Project
by Monica Lindemann on 21 December, 2012
Our web team have added some wonderful photos of the Royal Daimler “lift” to the Museum Workshop exhibition website. Continue reading “Another milestone for the Royal Daimler Project”
A long-lost relative
by Laura Breen on 6 December, 2012
Last week, we were able to complete another small piece of the Daimler history puzzle… Continue reading “A long-lost relative”
Thank you
by Heidi Bock on 30 November, 2012
What a delightful way to finish the week with a $2,000 donation received, bringing our overall total to $11,036.50. Thank you so much to all of our supporters for helping make the Royal Daimler fit for a queen again.
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