Schmidt Window FP (altered)

[skiprat]

I recently got some Schmidt FP parts from another member ( I'll mention his name when I get his permission)
It has a little window where you can see the amount of ink still in it.
The mech has some threads in the plastic on either side of the window which I turned off. I threaded a length of stainless (metric fine M10 x 1.0mm ) and used this to hold the cap. I threaded the mid section of the brass to screw the body on ( and off of course to refill it.) I like the mechs and the next one will have a bit more metal decoration on the outside and a clip.:wink:
It's dressed in PR Princess' Burnt Copper pr.
Comment and criticisms welcome.:biggrin:

Edit in: I really didn't like the edge where the cap met the body so just turned a small tennon and added the ss band. I think it makes a big difference:biggrin:

 

[mickr]

ah, geez..I'm beginning to hate looking at your amazing creations..I'll never grow up and be SKIPRAT now......how depressing

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

You asked for criticisms so here they are:

1-It's just way to ...............
2-Besides that it's...............
3-And why did you do..........
4-Ah! hell I'm just jealous because it's not ..............................................
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Mine!​

 

[rjwolfe3]

Another awesome creation from the Stainless Steel Rat!

 

[BRobbins629]

The dress is nice, but my only criticism is why are you getting parts from Schmidt when we know darn well your lazy bum could make them. Well done.

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

Steven, you need to send me that so I can perform a long term evaluation on it (Say 40 years or so should be enough to form a proper opinion As always very nicely done, Superior work

 

[bgray]

Great pen! Good job!

 

[Ligget]

That is another masterpiece in a long line of successes Mr Skiprat, you know how I feel about pens without clips, however, that is a lovely instrument and the shape, fit and finish are excellent. :worship: Very clear photos too! :good::glasses-cool:

 

[edman2]

Top flight! And...I agree...the band dressed it up!

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nicely done Skippy . I'm glad you added the CB . Really sets it off for me .

 

[akbar24601]

That is one Classy pen Steve! Great job. The style looks great and I think you did it right by adding the CB. As always, your work is TOP NOTCH!!!

 

[workinforwood]

It's pretty nice, that's for sure. Great looking blank, and well constructed of course. If I had to criticize something, I'd say the cap section is too long, or the body isn't long enough, one or the other. It always amazes me what you can do with anything Steve..even something not so overwhelming you make it look to be. You have quite a gift.

 

[ldb2000]

Needs a clip :tongue::biggrin:







Nice pen though :good:

 

[CaptG]

SWWEEEEETT Not much more can be said.

 

[PR_Princess]

You have quite a gift.

That is the understatement of the year!:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

The dress is nice, but my only criticism is why are you getting parts from Schmidt when we know darn well your lazy bum could make them. Well done.

Hmmm Bruce..do I see a collaboration brewing??? Now wouldn't that be awesome!:tongue::biggrin:



What else can I say Steven??? Simply beautiful!!!

 

[cnirenberg]

Steve,
Masterpiece. I like the shape, color and "how-to" to this pen. Simply stated awesome.

 

[watchman7]

Awesome! Awesome! Only way to describe it.

 

[toolcrazy]

ah, geez..I'm beginning to hate looking at your amazing creations..I'll never grow up and be SKIPRAT now......how depressing

I agree, totally!

And I will add.

Gorgeous Pen.

 

[desertyellow]

I would ask you to stop... but then what would we have to look forward to?
Great work, as always.

 

[devowoodworking]

Gorgeous pen Steven!!

 

[JohnU]

You know I have a brother in law that used to live in London that I would send pens too. He and his friends always went on about how cool they thought they were and how they never seen anything over there like that. They obviously never seen your pens! Time and Time Again... Amazing!

 

[TurnaPen]

Steven, very impressive, the lines blend into each other and the metal on the cap gives it a touch of class(is that possible with your pens!???) Amos