I just finished this build. I started before Joe. He's just faster than me.
Black Lamiglas 7'6" 4w. Copper anodized (and coated with Permagloss), flamed rattan cigar grip, jungle caulk feather inlay, Mildrum stripper guide, Snake Brand snake guides and tip top. I used black thread for wrapping and some bronze metallic thread for some tipping and winding between the rattan. I used 2 coats of Minwax poly varnish on the guide threads, followed by about 12 coats of Ace Spar Varnish. Finally it was basted twice with a 50/50 mix of Ace spar and turpentine. 600 and 800 grit wet sanding between coats. So here it is. I can only post four. And a special thanks to Mike- boarmountain for the reel seat.