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    quality S&L RK

    I am just wondering why the german handcraftsmen make such weird pencil paint on those highly decorations.

    Germans have a good eye for good quality (at that time as it is nowadays) so why did they apply the paint on those S&L KC's like someone who had drunk to much beer?

    Anyone perhaps an explanation?

    Martin

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    Because they didn't know we were going to put them under microscopes.
    pseudo-expert

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      #3
      but you don't need to put them under a microscope to see the "mistakes" in painting...

      martin

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        #4
        But from straight on its not visible.
        pseudo-expert

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          #5
          I reckon the frosting leaves a porous finish which absorbs the paint... capillary action..

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            #6
            Some crosses received a final spray to the core after assembly. At least that is what has been posted on the forum before.
            pseudo-expert

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              #7
              just a few examples.

              I still wonder why the germans, with such high quality standards, would spray / paint in such way on the nicely finished/ frosted KC's ....





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                #8
                Same problem as on some EKs

                I wish I had this RK no matter of black dots on frame..

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by mdj View Post
                  I still wonder why the germans, with such high quality standards, would spray / paint in such way on the nicely finished/ frosted KC's ....
                  I agree with you that it is odd. I find it unattractive, in addition.
                  Best regards,
                  Streptile

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                    #10
                    Well to put it in a rather over used US cliche

                    "Hey Buddy!!! Haven't you heard there's a war on!!"

                    Honestly it sounds like you want to head back to S&L for a refund.

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                      #11
                      I had read that the soldering of the frames could cause the paint to fail or discolor. The touch-up or repainting, at the factory, is not uncommon.

                      Bob Hritz
                      In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.

                      Duct tape can't fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Don Doering View Post
                        Because they didn't know we were going to put them under microscopes.
                        Very true Don, I think that some get too anal when looking at decorations, after all, these are not Franklin Mint pieces made for the collectors market!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by ErichS View Post
                          I think that some get too anal when looking at decorations..........
                          Do you have a big mirror?

                          Or are you double-jointed?

                          Maybe both!

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                            #14
                            I think the finish on the RK shown here is pretty sloppy, no matter how you look at it.

                            The black 'overlaps' I've seen on S&L EKs and RKs in the past have been due to the inside silver rim tarnishing...............not to paint overlapping.

                            Are you sure this hasn't been repainted?

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                              #15
                              It is this very feature which I find so attractive in the S&L product.

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