The John Hepburn Memorial Trophy...

[AMCQ46]

Was going to comment "nice one", but that photography is just crap

But seriously, thanks for following through on the whole idea and making it reality. You have done us and Wickey proud

[Pete.L]

Excellent Job!
The effort and the Trophy. No comment on the photography

Well done Mac

[gilson]

Beautiful!

[MacV2]

So Plan A was to ask Jonesys brother Berni, to make a nice custom box for the Trophy. He's a dab hand with woodworking tools... However he said he would like to do it but wouldn't be able to promise being able to get it finished in time for the planned hand over...

So plan B was to find another source... The shop the trophy came from does have someone who makes them boxes but apparently he's a bit of a perfectionist & the cost would have been more than the cost of the Trophy...I.E. £200 +...

So I had a look on line but coudn't really find anything that I thought did it justice...

Having a ponder about it... Flightcase!

So looking about on line I found a case for 12" records which fits the bill. Tall enough, wide enough & deep enough...

£36 gets you a carbon effect case...

Add a bit of foam I had laying around (might try to find something a bit neater though...)

Bingo job done...

I only orderd it yesterday PM & it turned up today...

[sirch345]

I have to say once again Mac well done mate, that box looks as if it was meant for the job
A bit better foam (as you mentioned) and you're there
So much better than a cardboard box could ever look.

I really appreciate you thinking this out and making it work, well done indeed Mac

Chris.

[AMCQ46]

that looks bang on, could have been Made for the job

[Duffy1964]

Brilliant Macster well done mate


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[MGoBlue]

Looks great Mac. I hope his cricket mates hold this trophy in high regards.

[MacV2]

Thats better...

Cut a hole for the trophy to sit in & just extra side bits nice & snug...

[sirch345]

Thats better...

Cut a hole for the trophy to sit in & just extra side bits nice & snug...

JHMT new foam.jpg

That's excellent Mac, it looks so much more professional

Many thanks for taking the time and effort in doing this

Chris.

[Duffy1964]

Nice one Mac


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[Mav617]

Well done Mac mate

[MacV2]

Right today I have had a top up... Some donations have come in this week & I'll still take 'em...

Between VRT1000.ORG & Honda VTR 1000 Firestorm owners! Page on Facebarf...

A running total of £975.85 has been donated...

The costs for the trophy as follows... Trophy £195. Engraving £45. Flight Case £35.99 Foam £11.22. Total £287.21

So that leaves £688.64 which will be donated to a charity of Johns Sisters choice...

I will get in touch with her & find out which is her prefered charity & make sure the money goes there... I'm thinking Air Ambulance or British Heart Foundation... BHF as John had some heart issues. At the end of the day the choice will be down to her...

These things are never nice to have to do however I feel privaliged to have done my bit for John & I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who donated...

As seen here... viewtopic.php?p=493127#p493127 the trophy will be presented next weekend at the game between Jonhs old Cricket Club & their frendly rivals St.Martins CC... Apparently there are some players who play for both sides, hance the annual match up & after game pub session...

As it says in the other post you are all welcome to come along next weekend just let me know so I can let the Cricket club know the numbers coming...

Thank You Ladies & Gentelmen...

[luv2ridepegasus]

If this is still open I'm happy to contribute to the cause.

Best wishe~

[MacV2]

If this is still open I'm happy to contribute to the cause.

Best wishe~

Yes it is.still open.

I will send you a PM but you will not be able to reply...forum rules see here viewtopic.php?t=19054

No.11 the 50 posts rule means you will not have access to Sale & wants or PM use until you have made 50 posts.

You can read the msg just not reply... So check your msg box...

Mac.