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Title: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 03, 2009, 10:00:16 PM

I have been trying to make a set of rods for myself and match them to this baby that I used to own previously. My fav ride to date. 5.7L of Chev V8

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I am now running around in an AWD drive version of the same thing but alas its dull old grey but if I sell lots and lots then I'll upgrade to latest model which now runs a 6L Chev :D

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/Misc/ssv.jpg)

My dreams are shattered, I cant find stocks of the bright red EVA that I used to sell so will have to put that dream aside and hope I can score some of that EVA at a later stage

In the meantime I am on a new mission. This is the Daiwa Maverick 6500H and I am in lust (http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/Misc/yikes.gif)(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/slimeys/boff.gif)(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/Misc/sweetheart.gif). New project is to build up on my GT Popping blank in matching colours. The other red EVA that has arrived looks to be a good match and I have the right colour threads. I will be glueing up the handle tonight and upload pics as the build goes on. Will be doing this in between work so will take a some time

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/Misc/SaltigaMaverick.jpg)

Wish me luck!! Mrs doesnt understand (http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/slimeys/undecided.gif)

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 05, 2009, 12:47:11 AM

Had a bit of an accident last night. Went to woolies to grab some steaks and stepped on a grape. As you can imagine, the spill was something to behold. Injured my left leg though and still in a lot of pain. Rum and neurofen is helping some.

Feeling well enough to continue working so onto glueing up the handle. I have both EVA and hypalon in the not so funky red. I am torn between the two but think I will go with the EVA to save some weight

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Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Ben Rutkin on October 05, 2009, 02:09:55 AM

If only they had grapes instead of banana peels on MarioKart you would have known to swerve.

It will be pretty awesome when you are done, but Im not sure it will top the SW Combo you posted a fortnight ago.

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 05, 2009, 10:39:21 PM

Here is the complete handle. It turned out better then I expected. This red is starting to grow on me. Hope you like it

I went a lil too deep on the scallop just before the butt cap, oh well, its home baked!

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Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Jay Burgess on October 05, 2009, 10:49:45 PM

Quality work mate, what blank are you using?

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Brad.Bell on October 05, 2009, 11:05:09 PM

that does look sweet!

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 06, 2009, 04:04:44 AM

Here is the winding check fitted to the tip section. This butts up like a seal onto the foregrip once the tip is inserted into the ferrule

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/GTP/Saqa%20Lakomai%20Kau/check1.jpg)
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Jay
The blank is another one off prototype in my quest to source or develop a popping blank. None of the brands with a decent blank is willing to sell em naked

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 07, 2009, 04:39:01 AM

hmmmm, does this match the maverick?

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Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Andrew Poulos on October 07, 2009, 10:43:51 AM

Looking good ! Is this built with the norm of the offset handle/butt connection?

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 08, 2009, 01:08:52 AM

I think we may have whacked your dogfight on this one, I am not sure though. Its one of these blanks that I could only afford to get rolled in 1pc and then upon request, would either use a two piece seat like on the mongrels I posted earlier or on this one where I have used a reinforced metal ferrule inside the tip of the foregrip. Those days are now over as I have just scored a new blank range. I am still very fond of this existing blanks though so will complete the build and use it hard on an upcoming trip to Fiji. I'll replicate this look on the first of the new blanks when they arrive and get that blanks painted holden red hot too

Need to find some twisted leaders  ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Andrew Poulos on October 08, 2009, 08:30:44 AM

I have twisted leaders or can make some. Let me know when you need them.

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Chris Young on October 08, 2009, 08:17:52 PM

Love the threadwork, looks like a great match to the Maverick

I am in lust with this reel too.....but I will also need a matching rod and lure bag ::) ::)....just to compliment my good looks  ;)

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 08, 2009, 10:12:01 PM

Thanks guys. I have almost completed the underwraps, will post some pics soon

I came accross some red line, avani tuna, does anyone have any experience with this?

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Jay Burgess on October 08, 2009, 11:11:57 PM

Quote from: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 08, 2009, 10:12:01 PM

I came accross some red line, avani tuna, does anyone have any experience with this?

You could always get PE12 red avani GT   ;D

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 09, 2009, 01:21:55 AM

I didnt know of the existence of such a beast, will have to check up on the avani gt red


btw, them grapes are deadly fruit!!!

Went to the doc today to discuss the xray results. Fractured fibula head. Will be fitted with a knee brace in a few hours, staying on for a long  weeks. Time for some self inflicted pain....yeas, I am going to attempt a crosswrap of some sort!!!!

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Brandon Khoo on October 09, 2009, 08:28:11 AM

Avanai GT 12 is available in Japan but I think will be difficult to access in Australia. You will find getting Jerry Brown in that colour off eBay much easier!

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 09, 2009, 01:33:55 PM

Even better, thanks

I was initially looking tuffline red but only goes up to 80lb

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 10, 2009, 03:07:29 AM

All the underwraps now completed. I tried to play with some crosswraps but I have absolutley zero flair and ability to not make it look tacky. In the end I just did a very simple one using the highlight colours. I think it came through looking elegant, I hope it does anyway!!

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Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 12, 2009, 02:52:29 AM

Mission red game on, all holden podium and I think only one of the 'other' brand in top 10

yeeeeeeeha

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Nathan Cefai on October 12, 2009, 09:47:58 AM

Red all the way,looks great..

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Andy Rowe on October 12, 2009, 12:17:31 PM

Beautiful work Rohit.

How do you shape the EVA, is it some lave / knife?

Keep up the great creations.

Andy

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 12, 2009, 08:38:22 PM

Thanks guys

Andy, just sanded on the lathe

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Les Maunder on October 12, 2009, 09:44:50 PM

Looks great - same colour as the flames off the Ford at Bathurst.

Frog 100lb braid is red - maybe an option for you.

Cheers

Les

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 12, 2009, 11:27:21 PM

Quote from: Les Maunder on October 12, 2009, 09:44:50 PM

Looks great - same colour as the flames off the Ford at Bathurst.

The factory team car of Frosty's which burst into flames due too dodgy electricals?  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Have to report, mission failure!

The on applying the epoxy the colour turned into not what I was after. I cleaned it up and rewrapped the lot. Looks much better now. guides going on next. Will post pics of the complete rod soon

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 14, 2009, 09:30:24 PM

Mrs is getting into the spirit of things now too! Check out the Maverick matching Sari. Looks like will be able to squeeze some time in to do the guides tonight, almost there. My maverick has arrived at my local. Hobbled over to day to fondle it. She is lovely

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/GTP/Saqa%20Lakomai%20Kau/Picture073.jpg)

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Travis Heaps on October 14, 2009, 09:35:04 PM

Quote from: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 14, 2009, 09:30:24 PM

Mrs is getting into the spirit of things now too! Check out the Maverick matching Sari. Looks like will be able to squeeze some time in to do the guides tonight, almost there. My maverick has arrived at my local. Hobbled over to day to fondle it. She is lovely

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/GTP/Saqa%20Lakomai%20Kau/Picture073.jpg)

folks - make sure you see the photo and read the whole paragraph and not just the last two sentences ;D ;).

Looking like a great rod Rohit - will be a spiffo looking outfit when she's all bolted together.

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Jay Burgess on October 14, 2009, 11:42:45 PM

Quote from: travis heaps on October 14, 2009, 09:35:04 PM

Quote from: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 14, 2009, 09:30:24 PM

Mrs is getting into the spirit of things now too! Check out the Maverick matching Sari. Looks like will be able to squeeze some time in to do the guides tonight, almost there. My maverick has arrived at my local. Hobbled over to day to fondle it. She is lovely

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/dakaurods/GTP/Saqa%20Lakomai%20Kau/Picture073.jpg)

folks - make sure you see the photo and read the whole paragraph and not just the last two sentences ;D ;).

LOL  ;D

Title: Re: Mission Red
Post by: Rohit Saqa Lal on October 15, 2009, 01:15:34 PM

One more coat of epoxy and she is complete. Pics tomorrow!