Thank you :)

[super_X_drifter]

Rob that is like the ultimate BMF for the OG BMF. Off the chain, totally insane (like most of us REOnauts) one of a kind look to the mod for the man who put BF on the map.

Yeah, you gotta vape that bad boy man. We've all had to do it. The way you feel getting that is how we have all felt getting one without the engravings and in a bubble wrap gift bag. Rock on brother

 

[graver]

i know we all wanted to see the REO but the box needs a mention. it was made by Brian Coetzee.

 

[Rule62]

Spectacular!

 

[kkiet]

OMG, That is just beautiful.

 

[TraceyS]

You are so deserving Rob, we are glad it fit! Would have loved to have seen your expression when you received it....we've been waiting and this is just wonderful and beautiful.

Tracey

 

[rudy4653]

i know we all wanted to see the REO but the box needs a mention. it was made by Brian Coetzee.
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Great to "meet" you Graver!!
Thank you so much for your part in making this happen! Rob F has sent me numerous PMs raving about your work. The detail of Porky you replicated from the sketch is remarkable! Pictures say a Zillion words, you sir are a true craftsman! You played such an important roll in making this Porky mod a true one of a kind worthy of the Modfather! Thank you for posting and introducing yourself to ReoVille.
Please extend our thanks to Brian as well for the absolutely stellar box! Quite fitting and again compliments the quality work of this whole package!
Thank you guys simply outstanding work!

 

[RuDawg7890]

I was just wondering last week when we'd see Rob's one of a kind mod get to him!
Congrats to you Rob, you are well loved from this great community.

Kudos to the engraver & the box crafter, both examples of fine craftsmanship, very fitting with a fine MOD that is the REO!

 

[B2L]

This is the perfect fusion of the work of 3 masters each at the top of their game. Rob for the REO, graver for the intricate and impeccable artistry, and Brian for the breathtaking woodwork. The craftsmanship of the engraving and the woodwork on the box, like Rudy said, just compliment each other perfectly. My hat is off to people who not only can envision creating something so beautiful but also have the talent to make it reality.

Rob, may you enjoy this tribute to your work, and your impact on so many lives, for many healthy years to come.

I am truly honored to have been able to take part in this, thank you to RobF for making it happen.

 

[redeyedancer]

If I didn't mention it today I love the mod and the lovely container it was sent in. The box is so nice I cant bring myself to even call it a box .

 

[jifjifjif]

Like mentioned before, that's how we REOnauts feel any time we get a product from you, Rob. Hope you gaze lovingly at it, as I do with my REOs.

 

[Sirius]

Rob that is like the ultimate BMF for the OG BMF. Off the chain, totally insane (like most of us REOnauts) one of a kind look to the mod for the man who put BF on the map.

Yeah, you gotta vape that bad boy man. We've all had to do it. The way you feel getting that is how we have all felt getting one without the engravings and in a bubble wrap gift bag. Rock on brother

Damn sure said that right Drifter.

 

[Sirius]

i know we all wanted to see the REO but the box needs a mention. it was made by Brian Coetzee.
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Thanks for the pics @graver ..So nice to meet the person behind the craftsmanship of @Robfisher and @redeyedancer 's mods.
They are truly masterpieces my friend!
Yeah that box shouldn't even be called a box...It's a work of art in itself. Love it!

 

[Sirius]

@redeyedancer if you can bring yourself to vape this mod you have more confidence in yourself than I do. I couldn't make myself vape my Woodvil' for a couple of weeks after getting it. I'm a super klutz!
I can't stop gazing upon this work of art..It almost belongs in a museum!

 

[Robfisher]

Hi All,

Some of you (including Rob) were wondering what wood the box is made from...

· Box sides and foot are Curly Tamboti
· Lid panel is Hairy Vitex burl
· Inlays and stringing are Sneezewood (yellow), African Blackwood and Red Ivory

Then the black on the Porkie was to be buffalo horn but it wasn't stable enough so we decided to go with a special ivory replacement (which I can't for the life of me remember the real name right now) and the gold inlay us 24 carat gold.


Sent from Avril the REO filled with VM Tropical Ice!

 

[Robfisher]

Hi All,

Some of you (including Rob) were wondering what wood the box is made from...

· Box sides and foot are Curly Tamboti
· Lid panel is Hairy Vitex burl
· Inlays and stringing are Sneezewood (yellow), African Blackwood and Red Ivory

Then the black on the Porkie was to be buffalo horn but it wasn't stable enough so we decided to go with a special ivory replacement (which I can't for the life of me remember the real name right now) and the gold inlay us 24 carat gold.


Sent from Avril the REO filled with VM Tropical Ice!

 

[ed101z]

If I didn't mention it today I love the mod and the lovely container it was sent in. The box is so nice I cant bring myself to even call it a box .

Hmmm? Could name the mod "Dracula". It already has a luxurious bed/coffin to rest in.

 

[Sirius]

Hi All,

Some of you (including Rob) were wondering what wood the box is made from...

· Box sides and foot are Curly Tamboti
· Lid panel is Hairy Vitex burl
· Inlays and stringing are Sneezewood (yellow), African Blackwood and Red Ivory

Then the black on the Porkie was to be buffalo horn but it wasn't stable enough so we decided to go with a special ivory replacement (which I can't for the life of me remember the real name right now) and the gold inlay us 24 carat gold.

Sent from Avril the REO filled with VM Tropical Ice!

I was wondering about that black inlay HA! Oh well maybe you'll remember what it is..I didn't think it was anodized or paint for sure,... and ball hinges on that box! Awesome

 

[graver]

I was wondering about that black inlay HA! Oh well maybe you'll remember what it is..I didn't think it was anodized or paint for sure,... and ball hinges on that box! Awesome

the black inlay is black corian bone.
it was gonna be buffalo horn but there where some issues with the horn and it had to be replaced.

 

[olefolks]

Congrats to you Rob and to the wonderful people who took it upon themselves to do such a kind and wonderful deed.\

Only one thing missing!! Egg Rolls!!

 

[jifjifjif]

Egg roll ejuice perhaps........