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Old 12-07-2007, 05:22 PM
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Hi Gang,
Heres a recently completed Pheasant basswood and walnut base .Heres the descript on the particulars
The bird is a gift for my son (Loves Pheasant)
bird is 9inches from tip of tail to tip of beak.
Overall hight is 3 inches
The bird is carved basswood and the base ids Black walnut .
The feet are copper wire and solder with magic sculpt epoxy putty .
Eyes are 2mm red Glass.

Hope you like looking at it
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Old 12-07-2007, 05:25 PM
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Old 12-07-2007, 05:26 PM
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Good Job!
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Mitchell .. That bird is wonderful .. Your painting is very good and for minature ... it's a winner all the way ..


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Great looking pheasant!
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Aint nuttin Gene just use smaller brushes
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Mitchell, what an excellent job all the way around! You did some serious painting on that bird and it turned out fabulous! I think your son will be VERY pleased!
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Wonderful bird, Mitchell. Your son will be very happy. You did a great job.
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Old 12-08-2007, 10:50 AM
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Really pretty bird, Mitch, and a great gift!

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Old 12-08-2007, 07:21 PM
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Thanks guyz,
I really get a kick out of the miniatures it Here are some more miniatures I have just finished for christmas.
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