Better call the Plumber

[Myron Compton]

I have wanted to do this since I seen a similar version by Marv Kaisersatt. Could not find a pattern so I give my wife the camera and I posed for her. It did make good reference pictures to go by. Hope to paint it this weekend. Overall about 10" tall. The base is 3-1/2" x 6". The base and plumber are carved from one piece of basswood. The pipe wrench is a separate piece inserted into his left hand. The part of the handle that sticks through his hand is part of the base/plumber piece of wood. Two pieces of wood total. All criticism welcome. That's the only way to get better.

[AlArchie]

Myron, I think you already GOT better! Great piece (or 2) of carving! Be sure to post when you get him painted.

Al

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Nothing there to criticize!! except maybe some money hanging out of his pockets....you know "plumbers" ha ha.....great carving!

[chipper67]

Myron,

Very nice! You do very nice work.

Chipper67

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Really a nice carving Myron. About the only comment I could make is you forgot the "Plumber's Crack"! Maybe it will show up later as the wood ages!! Again, Nice!!

[Kenny_S]

Well, Lynn beat me to it on the "plumber's crack"
Must be a new plumber's trainee since no crack.

Nice piece of work. Neat pipe wrench.

[GeorgiaCarver]

Excellent pc of work.... Does seem there needs to be a crack, but thank you for sparing us the view Smile

[Anthony Filetti]

Great job there Myron, but he couldn't work here in NY without the crack...

[mwilleson]

Excellent Myron!

I'm a big fan of carvings like this (ala. Kaisersatt style).

You did a nice job with the subtle details that add life to the carving....lifted heal, slightly larger knee joints, definition to the elbow joints, clothing wrinkles. All things that add to the carving.

Can't wait to see the paint job!

[Ashbys]

Awesome !

Well done !