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Always attempting to try something different, I am tackling a larger version of a helmsman. I did a small one (3") a while ago and it looked kind of neat, so I'm giving a larger version a whirl (15"). Just in the rough stages, but it's beginning to look like something. I'm using a photo of my Great Granddaddy as a model, he was a captain of his own vessel, that was built in his family's small shipyard. The wood is Butternut. Also, just did a box to hold an Eagle feather that Whitecree had sent me, just before he passed away. To do honour to his gift and his memory. I'm going to miss him! He was quite a guy. Finally, another nautical burning of a brigantine at sea. God I love carving! Bob
__________________ Before they slip me over the standing part of the fore sheet, I'd like to pipe: "Up Spirits" or "Splice the Main Brace" .....................one more time. http://community.webshots.com/user/squbrigg link to Gallery photos http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...user/2823/sl/s Last edited by squbrigg; 05-21-2008 at 12:03 PM. |
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You have some nice carvings there Bob. The low profile box with a feather is very special of course. The nautical carving is neat. Did this come from a pattern? I'm hoping to try relief once the demand for wood spirits slows down. Patrick |
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Thank you Patrick. No pattern, just a sketch worked out and traced on. Bob
__________________ Before they slip me over the standing part of the fore sheet, I'd like to pipe: "Up Spirits" or "Splice the Main Brace" .....................one more time. http://community.webshots.com/user/squbrigg link to Gallery photos http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...user/2823/sl/s |
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Some very nice, clean work there Bob. That carving is going to be really nice. I appreciate your photos and the way you include some of your work area. One can tell a lot about the carver from seeing their work area and the tools. Thanks again, Tom H
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The old captain is looking really nice Bob. Like how you are carving him. Will keep ckn and I know he will be something when you have him finished! Good work as always!
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Great start on the Captian, Bob! Looks like that will be a winner and a great keepsake since it's your Grandfather. Same with the feather box. By the way are those Henry Taylor tools in the photo, are they the micro set? GaryMc
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Love that sea captain Bob .. your doing a great job of relief on it ... My dad loved to draw old sea captains like that and your's is going to be a specail one .. Cant wait to see it finished .. Gene |
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Thank you for the encouragement folks, I'll keep you posted on progress. Gary.... those are Henry Taylor micro tools, really great for detailed relief carving. They are expensive, but worth every penny if you ask me. Bob
__________________ Before they slip me over the standing part of the fore sheet, I'd like to pipe: "Up Spirits" or "Splice the Main Brace" .....................one more time. http://community.webshots.com/user/squbrigg link to Gallery photos http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...user/2823/sl/s |
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Really nice work... Being an old Navy Quartermaster I love the ship's wheel!
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Progress report .......... did some carving on the body and legs. Getting a general impression of the stance of the Captain on the wheel. Also began to generalize the face and head, but just first cuts. This will be a challenge for me, I haven't done portraits in detail before. Bob
__________________ Before they slip me over the standing part of the fore sheet, I'd like to pipe: "Up Spirits" or "Splice the Main Brace" .....................one more time. http://community.webshots.com/user/squbrigg link to Gallery photos http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...user/2823/sl/s |
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