First off, these Kits which are Randy's inspiration are simply amazing! I'm loosing track of the variations I've built, but if your one that likes them narrow, .. these kits are King!! Period!!
The V.O.T. kit from RP and Tom's plates with unparalleled quality put you more than halfway to a beautiful custom reel that would pretty much be the envy of anyone. Bear in mind that they're Made In the USA too.
Can you beat that?? Not in my book!!
The Custom parts that I completed on 11/30 were added and this includes the inserted Acrylic knob, custom made and inserted Newell style arm, custom shift lever w/ Acrylic bumper, and of course the wide top star. The star was a design spinoff that came out just the way it should. It looks great, feels great, and it works perfectly. Its time well spent that brings a lot of personal satisfaction to the table.
The internals are full boat as usual including a shop made Drag stack and a lot of SS parts.
The first T4NI that was built here created quite a buzz at the shop, but, this one has had the place crazy for the past day and a half. The first guy that saw it, put out a text and after that, its been a trail of people in and out of here all day long.
The shop is super busy now and finishing up some big tackle shop orders, plus a bunch of prototype work. New partner is great with 40+ years in the business and I couldn't be happier. In the next month or so, we'll be moving to his sons place, hopefully for bigger and better things.
We have more stars in the works, some of the 5 piece knobs are complete and on display in the shop for feed back (they're awesome!) and I hope to have some of the MOP inserts completed for the Maxed Out reel kits within the next month.
Randy, thanks again for these, its appreciated and Tom, if this deep purple color was the anodizer's mistake, its one of the best mistakes I've seen in a long time. Pictures don't even come remotely close to this reel. Its beyond stunning!
Well, its back to work time. Hey, this was a fun project and hope you all like it. Everyone have a great evening, .. Lou
PS: the T60XN is in the works and should be completed in the next few months.
WOW !!! .................. what else is there to say ! I need a star or two like that
Nice job.
Todd
This is called "Reel Porn" and should be viewed with caution ;D ;D ;D
QuoteThis is called "Reel Porn" and should be viewed with caution ;D ;D ;D
Indeed! I just had to lock my wallet in my desk...it was jumping out of my pocket trying to throw all my money at my monitor!
Beautiful reel Lou!
Mike
Another spectacular piece for the art museum Lou!
OMG Lou, OMG! No words can describe the beauty and functionality combined here.
I don't think the bar could go any higher here for a 4/0.
Oh please stop it - i'm a poor man already :D
:o WOW!!! that is amazing, even for here. Beautiful reel Lou, i can't stop looking at it.
If you look in a dictionary under "Eye Candy", it says please "refer to Striper Lou"
Nice clean work, and well plain out. Is this Demo or production that will be offered?..............Joe
Oh I almost forgot. Best of luck on your new venture.
Quote from: Maxed Out on December 07, 2018, 02:34:02 AM
If you look in a dictionary under "Eye Candy", it says please "refer to Striper Lou"
I agree Ted...Lou's reels set the bar. 8)
Quote from: Maxed Out on December 07, 2018, 02:34:02 AM
If you look in a dictionary under "Eye Candy", it says please "refer to Striper Lou"
Got to agree with Ted — extraordinary!
Best,
Fred
She's a beauty! I sure wouldn't fish that... it looks destined to be a proud shelf queen in the center of the shelf under the spot light.
I need one like that to use as a hood ornament on my new truck!
Quote from: MarkT on December 07, 2018, 04:46:15 PM
She's a beauty! I sure wouldn't fish that... it looks destined to be a proud shelf queen in the center of the shelf under the spot light.
I agree. These are showroom reels. They way I treat my reels I could never have something like that on the boat.
Quote from: David Hall on December 07, 2018, 09:30:19 PM
I need one like that to use as a hood ornament on my new truck!
;D ;D ;D Dominick
Quote from: David Hall on December 07, 2018, 09:30:19 PM
I need one like that to use as a hood ornament on my new truck!
You on the right track, There only for show not for sale. Or bragging rights ;) ;D ;D ;D..................................Joe
Thank you everyone for all the comments!
Chris, coming from a person with your talents, its appreciated.
People are still coming in and out of the shop to check out the Beast! Guess that's the way it goes with social media these days. It's all good though and I've had some amazing offers for it.
Just finishing up a morning of designing. Trying to get the other shop up and going, it only leaves evening's and Saturdays and Sundays to get the reel goodies finished. To say, flat out would be an understatement!
Got some really, really neat stuff coming down the pike. New goodies, spin offs, and one of a kind's. Unfortunately, going slower than I like.
Thanks again all and have a great afternoon! ..... Lou
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on December 08, 2018, 04:57:03 PM
Thank you everyone for all the comments!
Chris, coming from a person with your talents, its appreciated.
People are still coming in and out of the shop to check out the Beast! Guess that's the way it goes with social media these days. It's all good though and I've had some amazing offers for it.
Just finishing up a morning of designing. Trying to get the other shop up and going, it only leaves evening's and Saturdays and Sundays to get the reel goodies finished. To say, flat out would be an understatement!
Got some really, really neat stuff coming down the pike. New goodies, spin offs, and one of a kind's. Unfortunately, going slower than I like.
Thanks again all and have a great afternoon! ..... Lou
Good for you Lou. I love your work, their is no one like you ;D ;D ;D............................Joe
Hi Lou,
Where is your shop located? I would like to make a visit if that's okay.
Best,
Frank
Frank, PM sent, thanks. .....Lou
That's reel nice,,, :D very much like the deep purple on black,,,,,great job ;D
That's an awesome looking reel. Best ive seen.
Is it a problem if I've come to this thread like one hundred times to look at this reel?
I need help ;D ;D ;D