Double Amputee Finished

tucker1931 · #1 07-01-2008, 10:24 PM

As posted a couple weeks ago, I had to cut both arms and legs off this carving, they didn't suit the plan I had in mind. Someone suggested I do a bobber in a cage instead of a golf ball (being as I fish every day) so here is the completed project. The arms are attached at the shoulder and the legs at the knees. Overall height is 11 1/4 inches the figure is 4 1/4 carved from bass wood. The fish is supposed to be a carp, but not really a good specemin as I'm not the best painter in the world. Man, I'm glad it's finished, hope you like it.
Cliff

Iowa Carver · #2 07-01-2008, 10:50 PM

Dang that turned out really well Cliff. Congrats! I think you captured my brother in law....ha ha. You put a lot of stuff together on this carving Cliff and I would never know that this guy was in severe trouble! Looking forward to your next one Cliff!

Corey

feb · #3 07-01-2008, 10:59 PM

Nice one cliff, brings to mind the time i sat on an ant hill while fishing.

Feb

Thomp · #4 07-02-2008, 02:41 AM

turned out great cliff,

i do see the left arm meeting area did give you some trouble, but now you have experienced the add on parts,
and you have another trick in your bag to use when the parts just are to weak from using the grain structure of a single block , lots of times add ons can strengthen the carving when thought through...
i commend you on your commitment to follow the carving through, for the experience we can sometimes learn more than carving a new one,

gene messer · #5 07-02-2008, 05:18 AM

Good job Cliff .. your learning to recycle real good .. He turned out just right ..

Sometimes we get discussed and want to trash it .. but you recovered great with this fine little guy ..

a A+ for effort ..

great job

Gene