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Old 08-19-2007, 06:36 PM
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During the last time that I took my wife to the Dentist I killed some time whittling this "Lifer" out with my new Carvin'Jack. Then today the Michigan Speedway Race was postponed due to rain so I had the entire afternoon to get it finished. I'd already seen the road race that they ran.

It's carved from a piece of southern basswood ( very dark in color) and finished with an acrylic wash. I put a final coat of 50-50 mix - water and Delta Ceramcoat Instant Age Varnish to give it an aged look. The heavily diluted varnish seals the wood but leaves vey little sheen.
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...looks like one of McHale's crew! Gruber was it???

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Old 08-19-2007, 07:40 PM
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Bein it's a Navy Lifer, he's probably what; about 7 1/2 feet tall? Arn't those "stolen" carving minutes fun? You did use a chainsaw didn't you? Just feelin goofy! Sorry! But it's real nice carving, and fun too. Tom H
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The Brass must have just said something stupid! That is a great expression. Nice job.
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Old 08-19-2007, 09:33 PM
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During the last time that I took my wife to the Dentist I killed some time whittling this "Lifer" out with my new Carvin'Jack. Then today the Michigan Speedway Race was postponed due to rain so I had the entire afternoon to get it finished. I'd already seen the road race that they ran.

It's carved from a piece of southern basswood ( very dark in color) and finished with an acrylic wash. I put a final coat of 50-50 mix - water and Delta Ceramcoat Instant Age Varnish to give it an aged look. The heavily diluted varnish seals the wood but leaves vey little sheen.
Nicely carved and I like your paint job. Good work-Eddy
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Old 08-19-2007, 09:33 PM
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Eddy .. Wonderful little guy ... You did great with your painting ....

Those quick little carvings are so much fun ... The wonderful thing about it them is you can just sit and enjoy your spare time and be creative at the same time ...

I think if beginners would try this out at first to get a little confidence .. They wouldnt get discouraged and quit for trying something too hard at first ..

Great job Eddy ..

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What a priceless lil' smirk on that lil' guy's face! I love him! Nice job, Eddy. Bonnie
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Thats on first class little sailer.I like the way you made his eyes to look off to one side it makes him look like hes done somthing wrong and is looking to see if anybode seen him do it!!!And its nice to see a guy getting something done in his spare timeHa ha.YOU DID A GREAT JOB EDDY.
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He's a handsome fella all decked out in that uniform! Great job on the carving and the painting.
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Nice job with both the carving and the painting. You said you used your new Carving Jack, how did you like it?

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