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30 April 2019 at 15:50 #407178
Dave Corkish
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i am the proud owner of a 1959 Nsu quickly almost fully restored now what I am missing are the petrol tank decals/ transfers and the little sticker tank inserts if anyone has any ideas thanx in advance Dave on the Isle of Man
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30 April 2019 at 15:50 #9644
Dave Corkish
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decals
30 April 2019 at 17:46 #407196
Brian Sweeting 2
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And this has something to do with model engineering or am I missing something important?

This is also ignoring the fact that only a limited age range of members will understand "NSU Quickly".
30 April 2019 at 17:59 #407201
Michael Gilligan
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Posted by Brian Sweeting on 30/04/2019 17:46:41:

And this has something to do with model engineering or am I missing something important?

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Yes, Brian … You are missing something important

Dave is asking for ideas

Model Engineering is a 'broad church' and it is almost certain that someone here will have knowledge of buying or making decals for [whatever].

There is also substantial interest in motorcycles, amongst forum members.

MichaelG.
30 April 2019 at 18:00 #407202
Mike Poole
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I suppose the NSU owners club is an obvious place to start, I had a Quick 50 in my youth, wish I still had it, they were rare then.

Mike
30 April 2019 at 18:02 #407203
martin perman 1
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Posted by Brian Sweeting on 30/04/2019 17:46:41:

And this has something to do with model engineering or am I missing something important?

This is also ignoring the fact that only a limited age range of members will understand "NSU Quickly".

Thats a bit strong, I dont do model engineering, I restore Stationary Engines but I use a lathe and milling machines to make parts, by the way its a moped and was quite a good one.

Martin P
30 April 2019 at 18:33 #407210
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30 April 2019 at 18:44 #407214
Weary
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Seem to be quite a few on ebay.de

There seem to be some variations, so maybe have a browse and see if they have the exact style that you are looking for?

Regards,

Phil
30 April 2019 at 18:50 #407216
mechman48
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I well remember NSU quick 50's, hankered after one myself but were rare & not cheap, started out with an Italian version … Capitano 50, if anyone remembers those rare birds.

George.
30 April 2019 at 19:01 #407217
alan-lloyd
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@alan-lloyd
vintage motor cycle club, tranfers for anything, do ask for applying details as they are not all water sliders
30 April 2019 at 19:03 #407218
Former Member
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30 April 2019 at 19:33 #407223
john fletcher 1
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British Two Stroke club of which I am a member has a section for auto cycles, and I think NSU comes under that, they will have a marque specialist for NSU. In the current club magazine there is an article about a member who makes rubber foot rests etc to a pattern. Looking in the Mag I see an advert for Classic Transfers 01454 260596. http://www.classictransfers.co.uk. John
30 April 2019 at 19:33 #407224
John MC
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Wouldn't have raised an eyebrow if posted in the "Vehicle Restoration" or "Related Hobbies" sections. Dave, post a photo so some of us can reminicse. I would love to own a Supermax.

John

(Have I spelt "reminicse" correctly?)
30 April 2019 at 19:34 #407225
Ian Skeldon 2
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Welcome to the forum Dave Corkish, ignore the Comments from Brian he is in a small minority, the larger group of forum users are often friendly and helpful. I can't help with your enquiry but I hope that you do eventually find the information you are looking for.

ATB,

Ian
30 April 2019 at 19:42 #407226
blowlamp
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Posted by Brian Sweeting on 30/04/2019 17:46:41:

And this has something to do with model engineering or am I missing something important?

This is also ignoring the fact that only a limited age range of members will understand "NSU Quickly".

It's all about scale & self-identity.

If he's a Model Engineer and it's happening in his Workshop, then he's in the right place.

Edited By blowlamp on 30/04/2019 19:44:43
30 April 2019 at 19:52 #407229
AJW
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@ajw
I think if you have an image it could probably be printed onto vinyl wrapping type material – self adhesive, very durable, worth contacting some vinyl/sign companies.

Alan
30 April 2019 at 20:01 #407230
not done it yet
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@notdoneityet
I’m like Martin, I don’t make models but I have restored some. All been to the scale of 12” to the foot so far.
30 April 2019 at 22:42 #407252
CHARLES lipscombe
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@charleslipscombe16059
I for one certainly remember the NSU Quickly, the things were ubiquitous, you saw them everywhere. They were , well-made and extremely reliable, but at that time you would have needed considerable foresight to see that nearly 60 years later they would become collectors items.

Thanks to the OP for saving this piece of history for us all to enjoy

Chas
30 April 2019 at 22:59 #407255
mechman48
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Posted by mechman48 on 30/04/2019 18:50:33:

I well remember NSU quick 50's, hankered after one myself but were rare & not cheap, I started out my adventures with bikes with an Italian / English version … Kerry Capitano 50, if anyone remembers those rare birds…

**LINK**

George.

Edited By mechman48 on 30/04/2019 23:01:42
1 May 2019 at 03:46 #407263
Nimble
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@nimble
Hi Dave, One idea for your transfers would be, if you can create your own artwork (designs) would be to output them onto “ Colour Laser Printer Decal Paper” (search Google) and output them on a colour laser printer. Ink jet papers would be unsuitable as the inks are too fugitive.

http://www.thetraindepot.co.nz/Decal%20Paper.htm

This process could also be possibly used for clock and instrument faces and mounting onto litho plate material, the backgrounds of which could be achieved with either oil or water based paints for the background.

Regards, Neil
1 May 2019 at 07:04 #407273
colin wilkinson
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Quickly, Capitanos, Capri, Norman Nippy, Raleigh Runabout, Phillips Panda, etc etc, worked on all of them in the 1960s. If you struggle for parts try the Buzzin Club. Lot of specialist suppliers in their magazine, but if you've restored it I suspect you may be a member already.
1 May 2019 at 08:27 #407285
Former Member
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1 May 2019 at 10:00 #407298
Robin
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Help, wish I hadn't started, everythings going wrong.

Edited By Robin on 01/05/2019 10:02:34
1 May 2019 at 10:01 #407300
Robin
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Posted by Robin on 01/05/2019 10:00:36:

I found one of those NSU Quickly's in our garden shed when I was a nipper. Pedal backwards for the brake, pull the clutch lever and twist for the gears. I took it all apart, reassembled then pushed it to the track by Port Meadow leading to Oxford city dump and discovered the joys of off road powered cycling. Nearly got arrested pushing it home, if the copper hadn't been on a bicycle he might have tried harder. How times have changed.
1 May 2019 at 11:40 #407324
not done it yet
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Posted by colin wilkinson on 01/05/2019 07:04:02:

Quickly, Capitanos, Capri, Norman Nippy, Raleigh Runabout, Phillips Panda, etc etc, worked on all of them in the 1960s. If you struggle for parts try the Buzzin Club. Lot of specialist suppliers in their magazine, but if you've restored it I suspect you may be a member already.

I used to dash around the fields on a Mercury Mercette moped (along with the Franny Barnett and Ariel 500) back in the early 1960s, or very late 50s. That was a good little tool for its size. The OHV four stroke engine was a super little unit apart from the push rods, which were like fine sock knitting needles. Sadly thrown in a skip about twenty years ago – not by me.
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