Fallen Soldier Sculpture

[bostonwhaler1969]

i got the m16 to length and the helmet but didnt plan on the boots... was going about the sculpture from the top down after measuring out for m16 ... but the boots are not going to fit... was thinking of making it stuck in sand.. any ideas or suggestions is always good

added the trigger since pictures were taken.. was thinking of trying to add a strap and trigger guard out of cedar..

[Daryl]

That is really good! I sure do like it.
Daryl

[Dan Wegiel]

Great idea! Have to agree about the boots, but making it look as though it was in the ground/sand will be just fine, lookin' great!!!

Semper Fi
Dan

[bostonwhaler1969]

thanks daryl,

still wish i measured out for the boots ... was thinking there should be plenty of room for the boots being the bottom of the trunk.. cedar log i am using is basically the same diameter around a foot

[Bob K.]

Very nice so far...I think sticking it in sand is the way to go.

[bostonwhaler1969]

here it is w/ boots removed... i tried to make hand prints in mud or sand bottom (dont think they came out in the pictures)

one coat of urethane on it..

thanks bob, daryl and dan 4 the comments hope you guys like it with the finish on it... i ll take some more pics after it dries

[Dan Wegiel]

Turned out fantastic, beautiful job on a very beautiful piece of wood.

Dan

[dzklrz]

Very nice looking piece buddy!!

[bostonwhaler1969]

thanks guys,

that cedar is cool to work with not sure if the cedar makes this carving or my carving ability.. probably the cedar

[Beaujangles]

You could always put a pair of real boots out there with it, they're a little easier to come by than m16s or helmets. Looks great either way.