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A Scratch built 1:1 Scale Cabinet 2012

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. :D

First, some close ups of details without the top.

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

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A close up of the plates.

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

FinCurio06.jpg


Now, a full length shot!

FinCurio07.jpg


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

Tell Big Sis I said Happy Birthday!! :yipee
 
Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

A fabulous gift indeed!

Happy birthday Gail!

Regards,
 
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! :)
 
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! :notworthy
 
Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

That's just amazing- what a job! My hat's off to you, Bob- cheers!
 
Re: Another birthday project. finished Dec. 3, 2012

Outstanding Bob!!! Happy Birthday Gail!!

Terry (y)
 
Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

bob letterman said:
Tankbuilder said:
Sure is a wonderful looking piece of furniture from a Master Craftsman. My hat is off to you Bob.

Cheers
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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
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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!!! :notworthy


Tim
 
Re: Another birthday project. Update December 1, 2012

Dragunov said:
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
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Thanks Erik,

She got your wishes!

Bob

Tankbuilder said:
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
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Thanks Tankbuilder.

I hope you are right! That was the idea!

Bob

Wes2010 said:

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
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Hey Weskazonski!

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

She liked it!

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

moon puppy said:
Tell Big Sis I said Happy Birthday!! :yipee
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She got the message Junior! It is now in her study!

Dad

sharkmouth said:
A fabulous gift indeed!

Happy birthday Gail!

Regards,
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Thanks Saul.

Bob

NyteScrybe said:
: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! :)
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Thanks Sweetheart,

The idea was for you to like it!

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

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

master of masters! :notworthy
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Hey Laura,

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

Thanks so much Buddy!

Bob

chukw said:
That's just amazing- what a job! My hat's off to you, Bob- cheers!
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Thanks Chuck,

Coming from you, that is a great compliment!

Bob

MrT said:
Outstanding Bob!!! Happy Birthday Gail!!

Terry (y)
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Thanks Terry!

Bob

hood said:
bob letterman said:
Tankbuilder said:
Sure is a wonderful looking piece of furniture from a Master Craftsman. My hat is off to you Bob.

Cheers
Click to expand...

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
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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!!! :notworthy


Tim
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Thanks Tim,

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

Bob
 
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.

GailForrestTerri.jpg


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!

GailForrestB-Day.jpg


Gail with a Reindeer at a mall in Branson.

GailBranson.jpg


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

GailForrestcurio.jpg


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. :D Thanks for watching!

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

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

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

*ABSOLUTELY AND STUNNINGLY AWESOME* Bob.

Happy belated birthday Gail.

Cheers to all of you.
 
Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Great pictures, howdy Sis and happy birthday! :D

Another job well done Dad (y)
 
Re: Another birthday project. delivered Dec. 12, 2012

Most awesome and Happy Birthday Gail

happy_birthday_cupcake.jpg


James
 
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