Carl Wild '107' EKI, for review

[Robert P.]

Hello everyone,

A very good friend led me to this nice Carl Wild EKI. Does it appear to be a true textbook example, I ask the many well-versed members of this forum? I know this maker's EK is copied quite heavily. Please feel free to express your opinions...

And, I thank you for looking.

Robert

[all1knew]

Robert,

I think you are safe with this CW cross.

Better get your gloves out!

William Kramer

[Robert P.]

Thank you William,

I'd searched the archives for more '107's before buying it, and I felt pretty safe, but I needed a confirmation from others before being 100% certain. There are just too many pieces anymore that come so close to the real.

Thank you again

Robert

[ben bijker]

Congrats Robert!!
Very nice ek, this is the best preserved 107 I have seen so far.
The paint on these crosses is really low-quality, the rust pretty easily...

Best regards,
Ben

[Robert P.]

Thanks Ben

Yes, I saw the examples in the archives. Carl Wild must have missed some step in the process to have his finish application fail so terribly. I really don't know anthing about how a crosses's core is prepared before applying the coating of paint, but I would think it must be heated first to sweat out the misture, or you'll have moisture trapped within the core material, causing oxidation...and rust down the road.

Robert

[MH184]

There are nice examples are out there, but they do seem few and far between.

Jan Arne has perhaps the best example I've ever seen, it's near mint !

Mine on the other hand is nice, but showing the CW traits appearing through in the odd place !!

Outer carton also

[MH184]

Rev

[Robert P.]

My goodness, what a beauty, Marcus! Very nice set! Now I know the case I need to find for mine.

Robert

[Paratrooper]

Hi!

Both Crosses are real beautys. As Ben said normally they are in bad condition because of the low quality of the Paint and silver-plating.

Congrads

Regards
Andreas