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15th April 2008, 10:10 PM #1
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Amboyna Cambridge
Hi guys!
Havent had much time to get into the shed for a few weeks, but I've dragged myself out there long enough to give one of the new Cambridge kits a go. They've been sitting on the kitchen table for about 2 weeks, finally finished the first one on sunday.
Finished with nitrocellulose sanding sealer under the rustin's, no dramas with the sealer, best of all no CA fumes
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Enjoy...
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15th April 2008, 10:15 PM #2
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I don't know much about art, but I know what I like. And I like that pen.
Beautiful finish with the Rustins. Nice timber and I like that kit. Not familiar with it and will look it up later today. Parts of it look like a dressy Churchill. Nice job! What's the timber?
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15th April 2008, 10:25 PM #3
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Beautiful again Dave, I guess the timber is Amboyna Burl? where did you get that nitrocelluose sealer? That Rustin's sure finishes beautifully for you! Amos
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15th April 2008, 10:31 PM #4
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hmm. looks just as good as an emperer at half the price ( or a third of the price by CT prices
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nice pen mateS T I R L O
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15th April 2008, 10:31 PM #5
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Beautiful pen, stunning finish, well done.
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16th April 2008, 07:50 AM #6
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Stunning!!
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16th April 2008, 10:58 AM #7
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Stirlo, was thinking about what you said, I think that with a Gemstone or M3 blank it indeed would make a good go of matching the emperor or imperial for looks, the main difference would be the top and bottom fittings are all Rhodium or rhodium /gold in the other pens, Amos
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16th April 2008, 11:04 AM #8
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Cisco & Amos,
Yes, the timber's Amboyna burl - missed that last night (it's been one of those weeks
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Amos, the nitro sealer is from Haymes paints. Only comes in 4litre tins, unfortunately, but it's worth getting hold of. Froggie was planning on selling smal tins of the stuff until he found out that it couldnt be posted due to it's highly volatile nature. Some weak excuse from aus post about flaming mopeds...
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16th April 2008, 11:15 AM #9
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Good idea - that would look pretty spectacular!
Originally Posted by Woodenink
Are there any sites that show the full range of colours for the gemstone blanks? (CSUSA just has the names and no pics)Coffee, chocolate, women. Some things are better rich.
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16th April 2008, 11:53 AM #10
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16th April 2008, 11:59 AM #11
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Fabulous. Must be a lot of satisfaction in producing something as beautiful as this. Almost enough to get me turning!! maybe
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16th April 2008, 12:03 PM #12
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Dave if you go to Arizona Silhouette site you should see them there. Amos
Also PM me your email address will send photos of a few Emperors that are finished in Gemstone. AmosGood, better, best, never let it rest;
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16th April 2008, 08:15 PM #13
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FWIW, Amboyna is the burl (or veneer) off a Narra tree. ie. the wood/tree is called Narra, the burl is called Amboyna - so there's no need to add "burl" to the end. Originally Posted by Dangermouse
Yes, the timber's Amboyna burl - missed that last night (it's been one of those weeks).
I love the stuff and you've certainly done it justice DM.
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16th April 2008, 10:07 PM #14
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Verrry impressive.
I like the timber paired with the kit. Big beefy pen, something you can get your hand around. Pentastic
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17th April 2008, 12:11 AM #15
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Great timber feature, lovely finish.
A local suburb up my way is called Narrabeen, so possibly has some connection to this tree. Perhaps as in now there are none left there anymore.
FWIW, Amboyna is the burl (or veneer) off a Narra tree. ie. the wood/tree is called Narra, the burl is called Amboyna - so there's no need to add "burl" to the end.
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