Best of the IAP Contest pens

[maxwell_smart007]

I'll keep this as a sticky - how about we post our Best of IAP submissions in here?

 

[D.Oliver]

Come on Jason...I mean Justin this thread has been up for 9 minutes and you haven't posted one of the three pens yet. I'm going to lunch, but when I return I expect there to be masterpieces to view.

 

[seamus7227]

I'm still i little unsure as to whether I should share, it being premature and all. ............

 

[Timebandit]

Come on Jason...I mean Justin this thread has been up for 9 minutes and you haven't posted one of the three pens yet. I'm going to lunch, but when I return I expect there to be masterpieces to view.

LOL!! Hey i had to go to lunch to:biggrin:

Here is my first entry in the contest.This is in the Open Class. This is a Dark Toffee Italian acrylic(Conway Stewart color) Bulb Filler with a #6 Meisternib, 14mm threads and was a new shape for me. Hope you like.

Justin

 

[Buzzzz4]

It's definitely a beauty. You caught me off guard with showing the bulb filler. I didn't see a seam in the ealier pics.

 

[D.Oliver]

I'm still i little unsure as to whether I should share, it being premature and all. ............

Okay I found the smiley faces that look like an alien, a cat and a ghost, but where does one find the one that looks like a chicken?

 

[Buzzzz4]

I'm still i little unsure as to whether I should share, it being premature and all. ............

Okay I found the smiley faces that look like an alien, a cat and a ghost, but where does one find the one that looks like a chicken?

Haha! Seamus, you going to stand for that? :laugh:

 

[seamus7227]

here are my teaser pics, since I didn't take a final photo. I entered the"Casting Class". It being so close to the anniversary of 9-11, I found it suitable to use this. Coin featured is the Gold Presidential coin featuring the Statute of Liberty (coin reverse) against an american flag back drop. Above that is the very well known photo of the three firefighters raising the American flag in the aftermath. Ironically, I had an air bubble show up at the base of The Statue of Liberty as if she was mourning the loss of the many lives on that day. I chose to leave it for that very reason. Hope ya'll like

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[Timebandit]

Second Submission. This went into the Kitless Category. This is Vintage Cebloplast with a #6 Meisternib. Thanks for looking

Justin

 

[D.Oliver]

LOL!! Hey i had to go to lunch to:biggrin:

Here is my first entry in the contest.This is in the Open Class. This is a Dark Toffee Italian acrylic(Conway Stewart color) Bulb Filler with a #6 Meisternib, 14mm threads and was a new shape for me. Hope you like.

Justin

Contestant #1 looks beautiful. Now moving on to the question and answer part of our competion. Contestant #1, why are so few Americans able to locate the Unites States on a map?

 

[D.Oliver]

here are my teaser pics, since I didn't take a final photo. I entered the"Casting Class". It being so close to the anniversary of 9-11, I found it suitable to use this. Coin featured is the Gold Presidential coin featuring the Statute of Liberty (coin reverse) against an american flag back drop. Above that is the very well known photo of the three firefighters raising the American flag in the aftermath. Ironically, I had an air bubble show up at the base of The Statue of Liberty as if she was mourning the loss of the many lives on that day. I chose to leave it for that very reason. Hope ya'll like

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Very nice Seamus. I really like the look of the flag behind the Statue of Liberty. (Note: I have now quit making clucking noises at Seamus)

 

[Monolith]

here are my teaser pics, since I didn't take a final photo. I entered the"Casting Class". It being so close to the anniversary of 9-11, I found it suitable to use this. Coin featured is the Gold Presidential coin featuring the Statute of Liberty (coin reverse) against an american flag back drop. Above that is the very well known photo of the three firefighters raising the American flag in the aftermath. Ironically, I had an air bubble show up at the base of The Statue of Liberty as if she was mourning the loss of the many lives on that day. I chose to leave it for that very reason. Hope ya'll like

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Wow!

I'm not too fond of most of your coin blanks (I don't mean that maliciously, I know i'm in the minority), but that one just looks awesome! Very nicely done!

 

[Timebandit]

Third Submission. This went into the Open Category. This is Vintage Cebloplast with a #6 Meisternib. Thanks for looking

Justin

 

[D.Oliver]

Justin, all three of those are great, but I really like that last one. I really like how well the nib and clip blend in with the lighter flecks in the pen.

 

[ve3bax]

Call me crazy...

Justin,

Entry number 1 there... wow... thats a fine looking instrument.

now... call me crazy, but every now and again, i come across a fountain pen and there is something about it that says this one needs X colour ink... that pen needs to be inked with some rich brown ink! anything else coming out of the nib just won't look right :biggrin:

looking forward to seeing the rest of these entries!

--Dave

 

[Buzzzz4]

Casting Entry #1

This is my first casting entry. It has layers with black "feathers" in the red. Hard to see the depth in the picture so I'm glad the judges will see it in person. Sorry for the bit of dust on it.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Casting #2

Here is my second casting entry. It is mini pine cones cast with resin. I love the look of these as they look like they are floating.

 

[D.Oliver]

Eric, I don't want to detract from you're first pen, but that pinecone pen is WOW!

 

[BRobbins629]

Nice ones so far. You will all have to wait til the magazines come out for mine. Forgot to take pictures, but one is in the segmented and one in kitless.

 

[Timebandit]

Eric, that pine cone pen is STUNNING!! Great Job!!!!

 

[GoodTurns]

Eric.... I am USUALLY not a fan of the pine cone casts, but that is dang near perfect...great match of colors, cones and kit!

 

[Dalecamino]

DANG you guys! As I anticipated, there are some amazing pens AND blanks being posted already. I could go on all night about each individual entry but, time is limited for me:redface: I'll just say GREAT WORK! :wink:

 

[Dalecamino]

OH yeh, I made a pen too:biggrin: It's "Pitch Black Lucite" Thanks Mike & Linda! I entered this one inthe Open forum because of the clip. Just a note: I changed the finial before I sent it but, didn't get any photos. It does have a better fit than this one. Thanks for looking!

 

[Buzzzz4]

Very Sleek, Chuck! I like it!

 

[Dalecamino]

Very Sleek, Chuck! I like it!

Thanks Eric. No match for those blanks of yours though. And Justins stuff

 

[Timebandit]

It's definitely a beauty. You caught me off guard with showing the bulb filler. I didn't see a seam in the ealier pics.

LOL!! Thanks!!! Yep...this one turned out pretty good if i do say so myself:biggrin:

here are my teaser pics, since I didn't take a final photo. I entered the"Casting Class". It being so close to the anniversary of 9-11, I found it suitable to use this. Coin featured is the Gold Presidential coin featuring the Statute of Liberty (coin reverse) against an american flag back drop. Above that is the very well known photo of the three firefighters raising the American flag in the aftermath. Ironically, I had an air bubble show up at the base of The Statue of Liberty as if she was mourning the loss of the many lives on that day. I chose to leave it for that very reason. Hope ya'll like

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Nice one Seamus. Everyone in the casting group is going to have a run for there money.

Justin, all three of those are great, but I really like that last one. I really like how well the nib and clip blend in with the lighter flecks in the pen.

Thank You!! I love that Blue material, just so elegant looking to me!

Justin,

Entry number 1 there... wow... thats a fine looking instrument.

now... call me crazy, but every now and again, i come across a fountain pen and there is something about it that says this one needs X colour ink... that pen needs to be inked with some rich brown ink! anything else coming out of the nib just won't look right :biggrin:

looking forward to seeing the rest of these entries!

--Dave

Thanks!! I think you are right. Some nice brown ink would really compliment this pen.:biggrin:

OH yeh, I made a pen too:biggrin: It's "Pitch Black Lucite" Thanks Mike & Linda! I entered this one inthe Open forum because of the clip. Just a note: I changed the finial before I sent it but, didn't get any photos. It does have a better fit than this one. Thanks for looking!

Nice one Dale!! Which kit is the clip from?

Very Sleek, Chuck! I like it!

Thanks Eric. No match for those blanks of yours though. And Justins stuff

Thanks Dale!! I am really hoping to make it to the finals but i know there are a lot more pens here that probably deserve it:biggrin:

 

[seamus7227]

UNBELIEVABLE!!! AWESOME ENTRIES EVERYONE, i cant wait to get outta work so i can post my comment, had to sneak this one in under the radar:biggrin:

 

[Timebandit]

They didnt tell you.....................in order for your entry to count you were supposed to take pictures and post them in this thread:biggrin::frown: ..............Sorry...............I guess its between Me, Eric, Seamus, and Chuck:biggrin:...................Good luck guys:wink::biggrin:

Nice ones so far. You will all have to wait til the magazines come out for mine. Forgot to take pictures, but one is in the segmented and one in kitless.

 

[Dalecamino]

Justin, I'm not sure which kit it came from. I suspect a Cigar. Maybe Jon (Goodturns) can shed some light on it.

 

[Timebandit]

Justin, I'm not sure which kit it came from. I suspect a Cigar. Maybe Jon (Goodturns) can shed some light on it.

Must be a fancy cigar i have never seen. Usually the ones i have seen just look like a bent curved piece of metal.

 

[Timebandit]

Scott can we get a count on how many people entered and how many pens were entered?

 

[seamus7227]

Okay I found the smiley faces that look like an alien, a cat and a ghost, but where does one find the one that looks like a chicken?

I will admit, not so sure if my entry is gonna even stand a chance against the few entries i've seen so far:frown:

Wow!
I'm not too fond of most of your coin blanks (I don't mean that maliciously, I know i'm in the minority), but that one just looks awesome! Very nicely done!

hey, no offense taken:biggrin:. I really just wanted something that would tie in well with the 9-11 theme and i thought the Statue of Liberty was the ticket. Now whether that is the ticket with the Judges is a different story

Justin, Eric and Chuck, those are all very awesome pens! It looks like everyone else is flat out scared to post their pics:biggrin:.

 

[Timebandit]

Justin, Eric and Chuck, those are all very awesome pens! It looks like everyone else is flat out scared to post their pics:biggrin:.

Yep its just between us 4:biggrin:

 

[Phunky_2003]

I dont have a pic of my pen to post, but I can post a similar one as soon as I get another finished.

 

[Phunky_2003]

However, with those already posted I dunno if I stand a chance.

Mine was a new casting idea. I really like the concept and the looks, it just takes awhile to get them made.

 

[seamus7227]

However, with those already posted I dunno if I stand a chance.

Mine was a new casting idea. I really like the concept and the looks, it just takes awhile to get them made.

Hey, at least you and me will be in the same boat then:biggrin:. But thats a good teaser cuz now i want to know more and see more:tongue:

 

[firewhatfire]

here is my humble entry in the Segmenting Category. Someday I hope to move into the big leagues with you guys. It is simple Jr Gent II with walnut and black palm with acrylic on the ends.

 

[seamus7227]

Very well done Phil!

 

[mredburn]

Phil.... You just did move into the big league. You entered and tried your best. THe rest gets easier.

 

[boxerman]

Those all have posted there pens all did really nice job on them.