Longwood Strawberry Mesh

[qquake]

This was commissioned by my ex-wife's sister. It's for her husband, for their 20th anniversary. Not sure I like the color/finish combination, but she chose the kit and blank. The kit is a Longwood 30 Caliber in gunmetal from PSI. The blank is an acrylic acetate called Strawberry Mesh from Rockler. The kit doesn't come with the rifle clip, but they're available separately, which is what she wanted. It's currently at the engraver, waiting to get laser engraved.

 

[OZturner]

A Spectacular Pen, Jim.
Attractive Blank, Excellent Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[qquake]

Got it back from the engraver. Turned out pretty good.

 

[lhowell]

Looks great! What color did you back paint the tubes and/or blanks?

 

[qquake]

Looks great! What color did you back paint the tubes and/or blanks?

All I did was color the epoxy red. I thought the body would be thick enough, and it was. Can't see the tube at all.

 

[lhowell]

Looks great! What color did you back paint the tubes and/or blanks?

All I did was color the epoxy red. I thought the body would be thick enough, and it was. Can't see the tube at all.

Nice! Yes, that's what I was getting to as I could not see any tube show-through at all! These mesh blanks are great but very transparent and sometimes a bit of a pain to turn! Great job!

 

[qquake]

Nice! Yes, that's what I was getting to as I could not see any tube show-through at all! These mesh blanks are great but very transparent and sometimes a bit of a pain to turn! Great job!

This blank didn't appear to be all that translucent, otherwise I would have painted the tube.