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« Reply #1750 on: June 02, 2012, 11:43:57 pm » |
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UM! Groomporter!!!
What is inside those boxes?!!! Especially the one on the left - are there any dividers, any inserts?
You may have found something.... wonderful. Please don't cut on them, at least not yet!!!
Cheers!
Chas.
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« Reply #1751 on: June 03, 2012, 05:57:10 pm » |
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They're both plain/bare on the insides. One's exterior about 3.5" deep by 15" wide, the other's around 5.5" by 12". I was thinking they would be perfect to clean up and fill with a selection of the games we make http://historicgames.com as well as a game board painted on the lid. Also tempting to turn the thin one into a custom case to hold my flutes, penny whistles music and related bits, but the old violin case I'm currently using is smaller and more convenient to carry around. |
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« Reply #1752 on: June 03, 2012, 07:15:01 pm » |
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Found a WWII Air Force seargents winter uniform for $59, and an ammo belt for $10.
New Orleans flea markets are beutiful things.
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« Reply #1753 on: June 03, 2012, 07:36:33 pm » |
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Congratulations, Kieranfoy.
Groomporter - sorry for Panic Mode Alpha there. The one I found labeled as "equipments case" (sic) I took home with me, and found that my Model 1894 lever-action fit the padded supports precisely. The rest of the lining is gone, so I am trying to figure out what can go into which compartment. It was an original antique rifle case, yes.
Your plan sounds just great.
Cheers!
Chas.
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WillRockwell
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Revisiting history until we get it right
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« Reply #1754 on: June 04, 2012, 03:56:53 pm » |
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I was very pleased to find this oil painting, as I have been reading the Patrick O'Brian Master and Commander series and wanted an image of a sailing ship. This was at a flea market for $15. Later, a friend who works at a museum told me it is old...19th century, and depicts the clipper Ariel winning the Great Tea Race of 1865.  |
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« Reply #1755 on: June 04, 2012, 04:16:15 pm » |
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Beautiful painting! How large is it?
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« Reply #1756 on: June 05, 2012, 12:15:44 am » |
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Beautiful painting! How large is it?
16" X 20" inside the frame |
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Captain Braid
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« Reply #1757 on: June 07, 2012, 08:05:43 am » |
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.. Is that a cunningly concealed signature at the bottom right.....Looks a bit like 'DOB'? |
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Siliconous Skumins
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« Reply #1758 on: June 07, 2012, 11:17:27 pm » |
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Charity shop finds today were: (sorry no pics - the card reader for my camera I lent out, has not been returned yet  ) A small side cabinet with fake book spine covers on door and draw. A tall thin CD storage cabinet with fake book spines on door. Cost: £10 for both. Book spines are fairly realistic, I may spice them up with a few interesting book titles...  MY googled-fu failed, but they look something like this:  Also found: 25 Dr Who Audio adventure CDs (OK so not steampunk, but I just had to share  ) cost: £17 The CDs were a bit of a mixed job lot, but there are a fair number from each series. Only one of them I've heard before on radio.  **edit** Turns out these CDs have never been opened or used, there is not a trace of use or fingerprints on any of them. Heh, 25 brand new Big Finish productions DR who audio CDs for £17 - bargain!  SS |
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maduncle
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« Reply #1759 on: June 09, 2012, 12:08:41 pm » |
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My little find this week:  A very little brass pressure gauge (one inch diameter) with great patina and a threaded mount on the back (not on the bottom edge). Perfect inspiring piece for another ray gun build. |
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Banfili
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« Reply #1760 on: June 09, 2012, 09:20:40 pm » |
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I am going to the markets this morning - yay! First time in over 12 months.
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« Reply #1761 on: June 13, 2012, 07:46:47 am » |
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Sweet little gauge Maduncle.
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Leverkusen Institute of Paleocybernetics
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« Reply #1762 on: June 13, 2012, 08:57:02 am » |
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Sweet little gauge Maduncle.
Heh — I like their abbreviation for "pounds per square inch!" |
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« Reply #1763 on: June 13, 2012, 11:11:53 am » |
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Nice gauge, indeed. I didn't have such good fortune - 3 pairs of dark red woolly socks, & a nice A3 Staedtler drawing board. All up, $30.
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maduncle
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« Reply #1764 on: June 13, 2012, 12:17:42 pm » |
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Sweet little gauge Maduncle.
Heh — I like their abbreviation for "pounds per square inch!" You would be surprised how many gauges I find with that abbreviation used. |
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WillRockwell
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« Reply #1765 on: June 13, 2012, 12:34:02 pm » |
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.. Is that a cunningly concealed signature at the bottom right.....Looks a bit like 'DOB'? Now that is interesting, it's so obvious I never noticed before. After studying the painting though, I don't think it's a signature |
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« Reply #1766 on: June 14, 2012, 02:13:24 am » |
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Got this second-hand from a friend who picked it up for a few bucks. I really wish I had some skills at gun modding. It has a nice weight, and makes a hefty *Ka-chunk!* when you cock and fire it.  Nice gauge, indeed. I didn't have such good fortune - 3 pairs of dark red woolly socks, & a nice A3 Staedtler drawing board. All up, $30.
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« Reply #1767 on: June 14, 2012, 03:26:01 am » |
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Is that an antique flintlock? If it is, I'm sure you're not to suspose to fire "it dry" (and I'm very possibly wrong on that account.  ) |
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Herbert West
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« Reply #1768 on: June 14, 2012, 05:35:39 am » |
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Nah, its just a prop. A toy or something you hang on your wall. Sure looks the part though.
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Banfili
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« Reply #1769 on: June 14, 2012, 09:01:36 am » |
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Herbert, it is winter & I am trying to keep my toes toasty warm - everyone knows red socks keep your feet warmer than any other colour!!
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« Reply #1770 on: June 14, 2012, 09:26:23 am » |
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Herbert, it is winter & I am trying to keep my toes toasty warm - everyone knows red socks keep your feet warmer than any other colour!!
D'oh! Silly me. didn't take note of where you were located. |
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« Reply #1771 on: June 14, 2012, 03:14:36 pm » |
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S'ok - raining here now & snowing a bit further up the road. I prefer the winter to summer anyway. After all, to keep warm you can always put something else on, whereas in summer you can only take so much off to keep cool!!
Nice pistol, by the way.
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Siliconous Skumins
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« Reply #1772 on: June 14, 2012, 10:08:45 pm » |
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Got this second-hand from a friend who picked it up for a few bucks. I really wish I had some skills at gun modding. It has a nice weight, and makes a hefty *Ka-chunk!* when you cock and fire it. Nice! I picked up a matching pair off my mate who found them at a car boot sale about two years ago, not quite as nice as that one though - a bit more "piratey" with plain carved wood handles. I have an unfinished project with them - steampunk laser tag dueling pistols! Also plan to adapt them for use as a TV-B-Gone, so they will serve a dual purpose. I have just about everything I need, just never got round to actually populating the circuit boards after my mate etched them up... Must get around to that one! SS |
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Calvin Sinclair
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« Reply #1773 on: June 14, 2012, 11:47:23 pm » |
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« Reply #1774 on: June 15, 2012, 06:34:37 am » |
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We ended the trip to Canton with a phone call from my Daughter (23), telling us she is pregnant. Holy crap.... I'm gonna be someones Grandpa?  Paladin Well, news flash! you ARE someone's Grandpa.... just won't see your Grandchild for a while. Congrats, Sir |
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