I was home today, the mailman came and handed me a box, I wasn't expecting anything ???
I opened it up and found this beautiful kit from Ted (Maxed Out), this wasn't just a kit, this was my own personal kit, so I decided to put it together.
Here are the all the parts I used for this assembly:
(http://i.imgur.com/fZRHDCD.jpg)
and the assembled reel
(http://i.imgur.com/xuvLQVb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GMr2tAE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m83PbYJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/37ToJpQ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/oxg9CQk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RRuNVLb.jpg)
Ted, you really got me with this one, I don't know what to say, but thank you.
This reel now means a lot to me and I will always cherish it, that was so thoughtful of you.
Sal
By the way guys, the color and workmanship on these is spot on, I can't find a flaw anywhere.
These latest kits compliment Tom's plates nicely.
Thanks again Ted!
Holy Toledo! What a gem! And personalized! :o
Nice!
Nothing wrong with a pleasant surprise, right Sal :D?? The red spool sets it all off. It amazes me how far we have come with customizing the 113H, and I never get tired of seeing your impressive builds. Somehow I see this one getting handed down in the Ciarlante family for generations to come !!
I noticed the nut holding the lever is missing the nylon washer that's supposed to go between the nut and the lever. It should have been in the package with the shift lever. If I forgot it, then I'll send you one
The standard width seat is a prototype and is not yet being considered for production. Chris made this seat without my knowledge. ...of course I had input on the custom logo ;D, which will be an option in the near future. (for just a few bucks extra)
Also the colored O-rings are more for show, as they are not as thick as the black ones. That's why both sets come with each shifter.
Ted
Beautiful, Sal --
Classy and well done, Ted!
Best Always,
Fred
....Ooops almost forgot to mention I couldn't help myself and gave your bars a test ride prior to shipping ;D ;D (quality control) ;) ;)
They don't look half bad on a stock 113H 8)
No Ted, you did not forget to include the washer, I forgot to install it...too excited.
Your new anodizer hit the nail on the head with this one, it's as close as you're going to get to the plates.
These kits are amazing Ted, great job designing them and for getting guys that really know what they're doing, making them a reality.
Thanks again buddy.
Sal
Ted, I agree! those look very nice, even with stock plates and stand. You did good buddy!
Now that is way cool!
Congratulations on a GORGEOUS reel!! That's absolutely beautifull!!!
Boy, thats about as sweet as it gets!!! Gorgeous build Mr. C. Its got the best inside and out!
Ted did an awesome job on these kits, they're top shelf. Another gentleman that pays attention to detail.
Enjoy that reel Sal, she's a beauty!
Regard's, .. Lou
Beautiful reel, Sal!
Dang, that's purty!
Sid
Wow!
Thanks Ted. Once again your thoughtfulness overwhelms me. Sal, fish it in good health paisano. Dominick
Beautiful reel, Matches your personality: Classy!
Charlie
Very impressive brother.......Bill
Very nice! :)
Good work on that kit Ted. ;)
Breathtaking Build Paisano.
Makes me proud to be here.
That is a beautiful piece of work. Well done. Now the big question, will it be fished? ;D
Yep! nice looking reel for sure.
Thanks everyone and especially you Ted!
Sal
Looks good Sal.... very good! Looks "maxed" out! Almost too pretty to fish. Are there any original parts in it? Maybe the clicker?
Good looking reel Sal, congrats!
WOW :o 8)
Superb.
Mike.
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on January 07, 2017, 05:15:28 AM
Good looking reel Sal, congrats!
You might have had a little something to do with it Tom ;D
Thanks again everyone!
Sal
What can you say? That is beautiful. Still building my first Tank and those pics give me something to look forward to.
Absolutely beautiful! like Sal said they hit the nail on the head when they anodized those plates.
Amazing reel Sal.
What kind of drag numbers are you getting with the new Alan C gear set? Is it super smooth at 30lbs?
Keith
Yes Keith, extremely smooth at 30lb. I pushed it to 55lb, but only by pulling on the reel while the line was attached to a scale.
This is a very capable reel.
Sal
Beauty of a reel, Sal. Class act move, Ted! Once again out doing yourself all around with these kits and especially that custom bar for the R+D department, AKA, Sal. ;)
Sal, be careful pulling on the reel with so much pressure because if that line snaps at that poundage it's coming back atcha, OUCH!
Really special reel ya got there,
Dom
Quote from: broadway on January 08, 2017, 01:34:23 AM
Beauty of a reel, Sal. Class act move, Ted! Once again out doing yourself all around with these kits and especially that custom bar for the R+D department, AKA, Sal. ;)
Sal, be careful pulling on the reel with so much pressure because if that line snaps at that poundage it's coming back atcha, OUCH!
Really special reel ya got there,
Dom
Yes Dom, you are correct! In the beginning I warned everyone to do this at your own risk. My testing line is usually 130# and the scaleI use is heavy duty, but I'm still cautious. I only pull on the reel when I'm properly positioned with one leg streched back.
It could definitely still get you, so be careful out there.
I'm glad you like the reel Dom, it does have more character than the Tib or Accurate frame.
Sal
Stunning work Ted!
And well-deserved Sal.
The bar is pushed ever higher!
All the best, Justin
Thanks Justin!
All the best!
Sal
Let's see a drag poundage test on that red romper
Wow....Well done Ted and it couldn't go to a more deserving gentleman...
Not only is it a Personal Tank, its a Super Tanker with the latest revisions!
............Lou
Sweeeeet! Good luck and use it till you wear it out! At least try too.
Quote from: Eddie K on January 21, 2017, 12:44:14 PM
Sweeeeet! Good luck and use it till you wear it out! At least try too.
Thank you! Yes, I'm planning on it, but still need to work a little more :-\.
One good thing about that personal name tag, it could work for all here.
Alto Mare in English means High Sea ;D
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 21, 2017, 02:16:36 PM
Quote from: Eddie K on January 21, 2017, 12:44:14 PM
Sweeeeet! Good luck and use it till you wear it out! At least try too.
Thank you! Yes, I'm planning on it, but still need to work a little more :-\.
One good thing about that personal name tag, it could work for all here.
Alto Mare in English means High Sea ;D
I always wondered about that, but now we all know !! ;) ;)
-Ted
That appears to be a reel worth having! :)
Ted and Sal: What I think I like best is that Ted made sure there was an acute accent over the "e" in mare. Very cool. Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on February 22, 2017, 01:37:46 AM
Ted and Sal: What I think I like best is that Ted made sure there was an acute accent over the "e" in mare. Very cool. Dominick
Lol, Chris and I had a few discussions over that, and in the end it was Sal's spelling that won !!