Another M3 Falcon

[TonyL]

Well, I gave my son the first one - that was supposed to be my carry pen. So I may another this morning.

Looks the same as the first one that I posted.

C&C always welcome.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Any thoughts about the ink not sticking out as far as must other kits? Mine functions fine - just looks a little different.

 

[TonyL]

Only wish that it did. I guess we can try trimming the barrel a little more. I used a Montverde extra fine refill (after trying 3 other types) and it appeared to look a little better. I am sure it is an illusion though.

 

[LanceD]

You need to shorten the tube just a little bit. The tubes are just a hair too long.

 

[PenPal]

Two things I love about your pen Tony the splendid kit and exceptional blank.

I like that pen the chrome and black patterned blank very impressive IMHO. I also prefer a fine point in a refill, the length out of the pen is a personal choice.

Peter.

 

[TonyL]

I was also a fine point guy given my profession (CPA/Charted Accountant in your neck of the woods). I do think that it can be a threading issue. I will lubricate the threads to see if I can screw it down further.

And thank you Peter.

 

[ironman123]

Looks very nice Tony.

 

[TonyL]

Thank you Ray I have many good friends and colleagues in Texas

 

[Constant Laubscher]

Any thoughts about the ink not sticking out as far as must other kits? Mine functions fine - just looks a little different.

Did you trim the brass tube to the size 2.2" as per sticker on the packaging?

 

[vakmere]

That has some beef to it. Nice lines. These blanks are pricey but look great. The ink extension issue is present on a few kits I've done.

 

[TonyL]

Any thoughts about the ink not sticking out as far as must other kits? Mine functions fine - just looks a little different.

Did you trim the brass tube to the size 2.2" as per sticker on the packaging?

I did not. I was wondering what that meant. Sounds silly that I didn't pay attention to it beyond reading it - I am just admitting my fault.

Making by third right now! Easy enough to observe the instructions.

Now if you can tell me how to get the Liberty pencil mechanism to work, I would be cooking with gas; I mean lead

The lead doesn't hold in both of the kits that I have.

 

[TonyL]

It appears that the tubes are 2.28. Removing 6/100 of an inch makes sense.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Did you trim the brass tube to the size 2.2" as per sticker on the packaging?

Men don't read instructions. Everyone knows that. Haha.

The pen works fine but I fill follow the shortening instructions for future falcons.

Thanks for the reminder.

 

[TonyL]

I read them..I just ignored them or didn't think they applied to me LOL.

 

[jcm71]

I trimmed all 5 that I have done to 2.2 inches. Refill extension is good. Will probably start doing that on Libertys (why didn't I think of that sooner?).

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I actually like the refill coming out on the liberty. That seems perfect to me.

 

[TonyL]

I actually like the refill coming out on the liberty. That seems perfect to me.

My Libertys are fine too.

 

[TonyL]

Any thoughts about the ink not sticking out as far as must other kits? Mine functions fine - just looks a little different.

Did you trim the brass tube to the size 2.2" as per sticker on the packaging?

Constant...I will disassemble at my own risk of course. How well does the Falcon lend itself to disassembly? Your tolerances are always very good; I have needed glue or filling to accommodate the h/w.