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Thrasher

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Ok so its going to look like the side of an old packing crate 17.5 in by 30 inch wide 5 X 1" by 4" wood found on side of house, cut to length and soaked with bug termite killer, then it will be aged and black flat j hooks needed and [h=2]Flottiglia MAS Brass Plaque:callme:[/h]
 

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Needs to be aged.

 

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So first step, Ground rocks, stain and torch.....More to come. Maybe a Italian shipping stencil? some grey paint thinned? Empty nail or screw holes around edges?

Any Suggestions?

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Don't think you can improve on that. Well maybe weather the wood a little. Like wood's that's been left in the water. ;)
 

Thrasher

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Now this is not done, [MENTION=21836]jmb[/MENTION] is going to make a Brass plaque to fit above the Bronzo in the center, Actually I'm going to drop the Bronzo
Down to the level of the watches on either side this will accommodate a 2 in. by 4 or 5 in. plaque. I'm going to make some paper cut outs to see what looks best! But here it is for now, The WIFE was actually pleased!

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This is actually awesome man! I may need to make a few of these in my non existent spare time!! I even have a Tiny CNC mill machine that I might be able to use. Hmm.


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Thrasher

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Thank You all, I was also thinking about a Brand to burn into the wood, My Idea was more shipping crate but this is a little different, I may have to make a couple, Soon I will have Mega spare time Cause I'm retiring, So I need to find a couple hobbies that bring in money to supplement this addiction
 

FiloViridae

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Thank You all, I was also thinking about a Brand to burn into the wood, My Idea was more shipping crate but this is a little different, I may have to make a couple, Soon I will have Mega spare time Cause I'm retiring, So I need to find a couple hobbies that bring in money to supplement this addiction

Sounds like a blast!! And congrats when you do retire [emoji41]


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Build is going nicely.

Mind sharing where the buckle on your bronzo came from?
 

Thrasher

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Well I just marked it to send you a congratulatory PM when that happens [emoji41] congrats sir you excited!?

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I'm actually kind of nervous, Its actually kind of strange when you start hearing about retirement parties and recruiting for my position and schedule changes and how what I'm doing is actually going to have a pretty dramatic impact on the dept. Its also kind of funny seeing some of the people that pushed stuff off on me getting nervous because it will all be on them. LOL , really office politics everyone starts scrambling around either to advance or avoid additional responsibilities. I will definitely be happy to be free.
 

Thrasher

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I put some UV light on it tonight then took a step back with the lights out, pretty cool!!!!


Now this is not done, @jmb is going to make a Brass plaque to fit above the Bronzo in the center, Actually I'm going to drop the Bronzo
Down to the level of the watches on either side this will accommodate a 2 in. by 4 or 5 in. plaque. I'm going to make some paper cut outs to see what looks best! But here it is for now, The WIFE was actually pleased!

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