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Tama Swingstar - Restoration Project

70s japan restoration swingstar tama
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Glad to help. Fine kits well worth saving.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 8 years ago
#111
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Hey JB... You have done for this kit what your namesake did for drumming as we now know it...

Great detailed restoration here... I can feel the love..

Cheers from Downunder.

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 8 years ago
#112
Posts: 473 Threads: 64

From longjohn

Hey JB... You have done for this kit what your namesake did for drumming as we now know it... Great detailed restoration here... I can feel the love..Cheers from Downunder.

Hi Longjohn.

Thank you for all your support and kind words. I'm just a curious young guy that loves drums and vintage stuff. It's a honor having this nickname.

I'm happy you can feel the essence of what I'm doing here.

Cheers!

Posted on 8 years ago
#113
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Now some quality pictures of final result

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Posted on 8 years ago
#114
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Hope those cracks don't grow - because when those are cleaned up - they sure are gorgeous! Can't wait to see them all after you reassemble!

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 8 years ago
#115
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From Drummerjohn333

Hope those cracks don't grow - because when those are cleaned up - they sure are gorgeous! Can't wait to see them all after you reassemble!

Hi. When I get all the toms/bass drum polished, I'll clean the badges and grommet and try to clean the cracks to make them unnoticeable.

I am so excited as you to see the final result. After getting the shells polished I can assemble it. Only a few parts need to be cleaned such as tom holder and bass drum hoops. I'll clean the snare drum when get the rest of the kit assembled. Cheers

Posted on 8 years ago
#116
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Talking about the red "T" badges...

I will clean and polish them. I think they have a clear coat so I'm assuming it's safe to do it without removing the colors. Anyone can confirm this? Thanks

Posted on 8 years ago
#117
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I tried cleaning a Star made badge - it was the blue round one that simply just only says Made In Japan. Using a microfiber cloth with soapy water (Dawn/water) it really did a number on that badge. I regret cleaning it.

Not sure these Tama badges are the same (but it is the same company) - so BE CAREFUL. Do minimal cleaning as they already look like they are in good shape. I would rather have a dirty one with all its ink than a clean one with ink washed off.

I had a great day! Instead of sleeping in and wasting the day, I got up at 8 and I had all my slacking done by noon!

2Timothy1:7
Posted on 8 years ago
#118
Posts: 473 Threads: 64

From Drummerjohn333

I tried cleaning a Star made badge - it was the blue round one that simply just only says Made In Japan. Using a microfiber cloth with soapy water (Dawn/water) it really did a number on that badge. I regret cleaning it.Not sure these Tama badges are the same (but it is the same company) - so BE CAREFUL. Do minimal cleaning as they already look like they are in good shape. I would rather have a dirty one with all its ink than a clean one with ink washed off.

Thanks for the input. I'll keep that in mind.

I think the badge has a clear coat, that makes it look shiny. The 16" floortom badge has some marks that I want to remove. I tought I could try the novus 1, or even the 2.

Cheers.

Posted on 8 years ago
#119
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Today I finished the polish on toms and took some photos for you.

Tomorrow I will polish the bass drum.

Later I'll clean the air vents (grommets) ans badges. After that the shells will be ready to assemble.

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Posted on 8 years ago
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