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Relic Discussion => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: emike123 on April 03, 2020, 12:01:36 PM

Title: Displays
Post by: emike123 on April 03, 2020, 12:01:36 PM

Been trying to get caught up on my displays, and have made some progress.  Here is something I purchased after deaccessioning a few years back but finally was able to get properly presented.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: redbob on April 03, 2020, 02:51:21 PM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Selma Hunter on April 04, 2020, 04:24:03 AM

Nicely done. 

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Gene WV on April 04, 2020, 09:27:50 AM

I like that.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on April 05, 2020, 02:35:18 PM

Couple more...

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Daveslem on April 05, 2020, 09:11:43 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Dave the plumber on April 07, 2020, 08:48:21 AM

     Mike,       Is that the original drawing for the Lee acid vial torpedo fuze ??    I have an original, the only known one, according to Mike Kochan who wrote the book on torpedo's. hmmmmm…….

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on April 07, 2020, 10:12:28 AM

Yes, David.  Those are original drawings for that one and the Raines torpedo fuse and the pieces I had to go with them.  Sorry that I can't get better resolution here, but maybe I'll try a close up later.  I knew you had the outside (major) piece for the acid type.  I just have the 3 vials shown I got from the late Greg Craven.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on April 07, 2020, 08:24:39 PM

Best I can do on a close up:

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on April 07, 2020, 08:25:06 PM

And the other one:

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Lt12pdr on April 08, 2020, 08:26:11 AM

Very Nice !!

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: R. J. in LA on April 12, 2020, 09:34:58 PM

Beautiful displays Mike!

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on July 19, 2020, 02:58:27 PM

Shelter in place has been a boon for our collections in one way -- it has forced us to work on our displays.  I have talked to several people who have used the time for that.

I re-did my bullet displays, many of my fuses, an old school relic board, and a few other things.  Problem is when you do one, the rest look junky so you cannot stop!

With the exception of my watercaps, Bormanns and sectioned fuses, most of my fuses were disgracefully displayed.  They were on a single shelf in stair-step fashion where you couldn't see them well, they were dusty and if you touched one, the rest fell like dominoes.  I broke down and got two wall display cases for them.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: redbob on July 20, 2020, 11:02:46 AM

Very classy.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Lt12pdr on July 20, 2020, 07:50:27 PM

Nice !!

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Selma Hunter on July 21, 2020, 05:17:52 AM

Nice!

Wire to wire, Huh?

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Dr. Beach on July 21, 2020, 04:58:37 PM

Indeed, a very fine display Mike.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: speedenforcer on July 21, 2020, 04:59:24 PM

That looks awesome

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: R. J. in LA on July 21, 2020, 09:52:54 PM

Well done!

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Garret on July 22, 2020, 01:16:14 AM

Mike you have a comprehensive fuse collection!  Impressive.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: emike123 on July 22, 2020, 09:31:53 AM

When Bill says "wire-to-wire" he is referring to this display which was the first one I started in on in March.  It required a lot of strong, narrow wire and even more patience.  I should've photographed it with the front open like I did with the fuses to eliminate the glare from the glass.

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Daveslem on July 22, 2020, 03:45:19 PM

Beautiful

Title: Re: Displays
Post by: Dave the plumber on August 02, 2020, 05:02:53 PM

that looks great !!