A Scratch built 1:1 Scale Cabinet 2012

[bob letterman]

Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

Well, Finally finished. I have to leave the capital off till I deliver it. With the capital, it is too tall to lay in my van. The holes are pre-drilled, when I get there, I'll just spread some contact cement, put in place and tighten it down.

I really underestimated the work involved in this. Funny how it didn't go together as quickly as the 1/35th scale furniture.

First, some close ups of details without the top.

Note the brass plates at the rear of the second shelf.

A close up of the plates.

The bottom shelf which also has the embroidered pattern of the top shelf.

Now, a full length shot!

I'll be delivering it to Gail on Friday, the eve of her birthday. On Saturday, the four of us will celebrate her birthday in Branson, just a hop and a skip from Springfield. While there, I'll get some photos of her and the curio and wrap up this thread.

Bob

 

[Dragunov]

Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

WOW Bob, finished it looks even better than I had imagined!


Please sent Gail all the best birtday wishes from me and Gerda :Hiay


Erik

 

[Tankbuilder]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

EXQUISITE!

Bob, you can be very proud of having created a superb piece of furniture that I'm sure will be cherished for years and years.

Cheers

 

[Wes2010]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012


My god...it is SOOOOOOOOO much better than anything you've done before....(the patina, I mean).
Way better than I expected (you think I would have learned by now, lol). And I have seen all the
various patinas you've applied over the years!!

It looks so good...Gail will be floored. What a fantastic 50th Birthday gift.

Take care and see you soon, Wes

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

Tell Big Sis I said Happy Birthday!! :yipee

 

[Sharkmouth]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

A fabulous gift indeed!

Happy birthday Gail!

Regards,

 

[NyteScrybe]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

:woohoo: WOW. JUST....WOW.... Poppy, this is just MAGNIFICENT. Holy crap!!! I love it Poppy...how could I NOT!!!? Wow...


Thank you, Sharksmouth!

Pup...thank you, Li'l Bro!

Thank you, Erik and Gerda!

 

[Kreighshoer]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

that's a perfect work for a perfect love and an outstanding achievement bob!

master of masters!

 

[chukw]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

That's just amazing- what a job! My hat's off to you, Bob- cheers!

 

[MrT]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

Outstanding Bob!!! Happy Birthday Gail!!

Terry

 

[Tim A.]

Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

Sure is a wonderful looking piece of furniture from a Master Craftsman. My hat is off to you Bob.

Cheers

Thanks Tankbuilder,

Since it was my first piece of furniture from scratch, I don't think I qualify as a craftsman but I appreciate your support!

Bob

Got to disagree with ya Bob, your a craftsman that built your first piece of funiture. Although the whole thing looks just superb I really love the fabric panels. Just perfect!!!


Tim

 

[bob letterman]

Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

WOW Bob, finished it looks even better than I had imagined!


Please sent Gail all the best birtday wishes from me and Gerda :Hiay


Erik

Thanks Erik,

She got your wishes!

Bob

EXQUISITE!

Bob, you can be very proud of having created a superb piece of furniture that I'm sure will be cherished for years and years.

Cheers

Thanks Tankbuilder.

I hope you are right! That was the idea!

Bob

My god...it is SOOOOOOOOO much better than anything you've done before....(the patina, I mean).
Way better than I expected (you think I would have learned by now, lol). And I have seen all the
various patinas you've applied over the years!!

It looks so good...Gail will be floored. What a fantastic 50th Birthday gift.

Take care and see you soon, Wes

Hey Weskazonski!

Thanks, and if anybody has seen most of it, it was you!

She liked it!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

Tell Big Sis I said Happy Birthday!! :yipee

She got the message Junior! It is now in her study!

Dad

A fabulous gift indeed!

Happy birthday Gail!

Regards,

Thanks Saul.

Bob

:woohoo: WOW. JUST....WOW.... Poppy, this is just MAGNIFICENT. Holy crap!!! I love it Poppy...how could I NOT!!!? Wow...


Thank you, Sharksmouth!

Pup...thank you, Li'l Bro!

Thank you, Erik and Gerda!

Thanks Sweetheart,

The idea was for you to like it!

Pop

 

[bob letterman]

Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

that's a perfect work for a perfect love and an outstanding achievement bob!

master of masters!

Hey Laura,

Perfect? Maybe not perfect, but she liked it and that's all I care about.

Thanks so much Buddy!

Bob

That's just amazing- what a job! My hat's off to you, Bob- cheers!

Thanks Chuck,

Coming from you, that is a great compliment!

Bob

Outstanding Bob!!! Happy Birthday Gail!!

Terry

Thanks Terry!

Bob

Sure is a wonderful looking piece of furniture from a Master Craftsman. My hat is off to you Bob.

Cheers

Thanks Tankbuilder,

Since it was my first piece of furniture from scratch, I don't think I qualify as a craftsman but I appreciate your support!

Bob

Got to disagree with ya Bob, your a craftsman that built your first piece of funiture. Although the whole thing looks just superb I really love the fabric panels. Just perfect!!!


Tim

Thanks Tim,

Well, I was motivated! That's for sure!

Bob

 

[bob letterman]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Well, the curio is delivered and in her study. We had a great time over the weekend. Here are some pics.

She is shown here with Forrest, her husband and Terri, her best friend.

At Her birthday party with the cake. The staff all came to the table and sang Happy Birthday to her. She pulled that on me once so I returned the favor?

No idea what she was doing here but....... Getting ready to dive into a molten lava chocolate cake!

Gail with a Reindeer at a mall in Branson.

And.... here is the curio delivered with Gail and her husband Forrest. Mission accomplished.

OK, that wraps up another birthday present. I told her that next year will be a bit downsized. I have to finish that damned diorama, Logistics! She understands. Thanks for watching!

Bob

 

[Jeeves]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Truly a labor of love there Bob...congratulations on a job well done and Happy Birthday Gail!

 

[NyteScrybe]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

A photo of my birthday cabinet from my dad. Is he an artist or what?!

Thank you, everyone, for the birthday wishes!

And thank you, Poppy, for all the love and work you put into this for me. You're a great artist and an even greater dad!!!!!

 

[Tankbuilder]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

*ABSOLUTELY AND STUNNINGLY AWESOME* Bob.

Happy belated birthday Gail.

Cheers to all of you.

 

[moon puppy]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Great pictures, howdy Sis and happy birthday!

Another job well done Dad

 

[jknaus]

Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Most awesome and Happy Birthday Gail

James