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Slingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
Hi Adam yes that did cross my mind to just find another tom shell. I might do that as well. I'll see what comes up for sale. Yes the repo lugs are ava...
13 years agoRepairing a dent in a drum
Very nice repair. You've been really busy! ;)
13 years agoThe Cadi Green kit is coming along....slow - but I've changed direction
Glad to help. I agree the real gold plate is the way to go if you choose that path. Nothing looks like the real thing as they say.
13 years ago1940 Ludwig and Ludwig Snare
Really nice snare drum!!!
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
Here's 2 more of the bass I forgot. First shows the maple interior and second the wrap tucked into the seam. Someone named "vinny" signed the inside o...
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
Thanks Lynn! This one will take some time and $$$ to finish. Hopefully by the end of the year or early next year. I'm planning all calfskin heads and...
13 years agoThe one that didn't get away
Mine goes back to my first real kit. A 5pc Rogers in sliver sparkle with chrome powertone snare. Fullerton era. It was 1971-72 and my only source was...
13 years agoWFL --> Ludwig Speed Kings?
From mlayton...
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
And last for now the 13" problem child that started it all. This drum has a few ways it can go. I might....... 1. wrap in WMP if I can source somethin...
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
Next up is the WMP 16" floor tom. This came from forum member Nailfoxx (Kevin S). I need to thank Jon S for giving me the heads up this was for sale o...
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
The consolette was a bit rusty. But cleaned up pretty well. Here's a before and after pic.
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
I'll start with the bass drum. It's a 12x22" 6 lugger wrapped in the original WMP. It's a beauty. Big mojo vibe from this one. It came with streamline...
13 years agoSlingerland Radio King WMP project kit........
Well shorty after the light blue pearl kit was together I was left staring at a 13" Radio king tom. I've held onto this drum for some 20 years and it'...
13 years agoLatest Slingy Project
Kevins those look nice. I agree the mahogany looks great. If I ever plunge into a 3rd project it'll be a natural wood finish kit. I'll need a 24" bass...
13 years agoFilling holes with the original sparkle wrap.
Great repairs. Unless your looking for the holes it's hard to even tell they are there. Nice job.
13 years ago