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|  1st August 2012, 07:21 PM | #1 | 
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			Greetings folks! I got this back in March at the Louisville Military Show of Shows. Here are pictures of how it was when I got it. It was missing some of the back tail decor, the nose, and a silver band. | 
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|  1st August 2012, 07:23 PM | #2 | 
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			She's a beauty! Somehow I feel restoration pics are soon to follow.   I always enjoy seeing you work your magic, Jose. | 
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|  1st August 2012, 07:31 PM | #3 | 
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			Here are pictures of the fully restored piece.  I did the replacement silver band, the scabbard, and took the rust off and etched the blade.   What was amazing is that Maggie, who restores ivory, did the missing ivory parts, and refitted the tail which was poorly glued. She did amazing work! Enjoy! | 
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|  1st August 2012, 07:39 PM | #4 | 
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			Speechless. That large fissure in the back of the kakatua has completely dissapeared. and the "beak" looks to be incorporated just as seamlessly. Compliments to you and Maggie. | 
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|  1st August 2012, 07:52 PM | #5 | 
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			Beautiful work. What wood did you use for the scabbard?
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|  1st August 2012, 08:14 PM | #6 | 
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			That ivory restoration is just fantastic!
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|  1st August 2012, 08:18 PM | #7 | 
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			Beautiful piece, thanks alot for sharing mate!
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