B James Ealing Mk 1V. Whipping colour.

[Wallys-Cast]

Hi all, does anyone know the exact colour thread used on the early green whipped B James MK 1V or has anybody got any nice close up photos of the whippings of such a rod in good condition.
Grateful for any help.

Wal.

[Bumble]

Wal have a very early, 1951/2 green whipped avocet which I think is the same green will find photos in the morning for you.
Bumble

[Bumble]

Thinking about it this might help http://www.reelantiqueangling.co.uk/b-j ... -carp.html

[Wallys-Cast]

Thanks Colin. It looks a sort of dark olive to me, what would you say?

Wal.

[Bumble]

http://www.vintagefishingtackle.co.uk/b ... rprods.htm try this as well about 4 rods down.
Will send pictures of avocet later.
Bumble

[Bumble]

Wal this is my Avocet http://www.traditionalfisherman.co.uk/v ... it=+Avocet
Not sure what the actual name of the silk was bit olive is a good description fellow member cane and able is sure to know send him a PM.
Bumble

[Wallys-Cast]

Thanks again Colin, I have some olive silk and some in nylon so I'll do a few trial runs with and without sealer and see how it turns out.

Wal.