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avator · « **Reply #100 on:** November 28, 2018, 07:25:12 AM »

Are you going to add color to the finished product like the guy in the vids did?

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #101 on:** November 28, 2018, 08:01:37 AM »

I'm still battling with that idea Bill. Which paints or stains to use? Controlling wicking? Do I color & then buff to age/antique the color? A lot to think about.

BTW; how's the shoulder?

avator · « **Reply #102 on:** November 28, 2018, 08:15:00 AM »

Getting better thanks. Looking at this thread makes me wish I would have asked them to install the talent chip.

Stinger177 · « **Reply #103 on:** November 28, 2018, 09:47:59 AM »

No razor edge. It's more of a curved scraper. Just the hint of an edge on the inside of the curl. When the tip is pulled across styrene it removes a curl of plastic and a tiny groove behind. You might be better off with a #11 Exacto blade.

maraudinglizard · « **Reply #104 on:** November 28, 2018, 10:29:27 AM »

Looking good, be patient with it. Here are some other tool options for the details. Sometimes I use metal engraving tools to get the finer stuff.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=metal+engraving+tools&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #105 on:** November 28, 2018, 11:34:51 AM »

Excellent idea Kris! Thanks

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #106 on:** November 28, 2018, 08:36:25 PM »

Took more material off the background to get the depth I needed. Worked on the squirrels tail, & overall detail of the squirrel. Two different photos with the light source coming from opposite directions. I think I'll hold on anymore work for now til the micro detailing tools come in so I can work on the squirrels eye & nose area, & detailing on the rest of the scene.

Scott...to be honest with you that pointy nose has been a thorn in my side from the get go. Long before you mentioned it. Worked on it as well...whatdauthink?

BrushPopper · « **Reply #107 on:** November 28, 2018, 09:14:11 PM »

Looking really nice!👍

Wayne52 · « **Reply #108 on:** November 28, 2018, 09:40:10 PM »

That's quite the masterpiece you've got going on there Marty . . . . looking great for sure !!!

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #109 on:** November 29, 2018, 06:27:00 AM »

Thank you Wayne & Anthony. Looking forward to the fine detailing.

A.K.A. Tommy Boy · « **Reply #110 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:16:28 AM »

Wow Marty.............Very Nice Indeed ! Good Job !

Best Wishes - Tom

Bob H. · « **Reply #111 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM »

I had the talent chip. After a few years, my Mother asked to have it removed, then she broke my violin.
BobH.

Quote from: avator on November 28, 2018, 08:15:00 AM

Getting better thanks. Looking at this thread makes me wish I would have asked them to install the talent chip.

avator · « **Reply #112 on:** November 29, 2018, 07:42:06 AM »

Quote from: Bob H. on November 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM

I had the talent chip. After a few years, my Mother asked to have it removed, then she broke my violin.
BobH.

Quote from: avator on November 28, 2018, 08:15:00 AM
Getting better thanks. Looking at this thread makes me wish I would have asked them to install the talent chip.

I hear ya, My mom didn't have much patience for fiddling around either...

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #113 on:** November 29, 2018, 08:38:29 AM »

Quote from: avator on November 29, 2018, 07:42:06 AM

Quote from: Bob H. on November 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM
I had the talent chip. After a few years, my Mother asked to have it removed, then she broke my violin.
BobH.

Quote from: avator on November 28, 2018, 08:15:00 AM
Getting better thanks. Looking at this thread makes me wish I would have asked them to install the talent chip.
I hear ya, My mom didn't have much patience for fiddling around either...

LOLOLO

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #114 on:** November 29, 2018, 08:45:08 AM »

Where's that rimshot sound...
"ba-doom chish"

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #115 on:** November 29, 2018, 10:14:46 AM »

I look at this piece under high magnification & there's no denying the amount of detail remaining. Reading glasses can only get you so far. Will be getting one of those funny looking magnification head pieces to get me the rest of the way.

So the short of it...it'll be a while before I hear that sound.

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #116 on:** December 01, 2018, 09:30:15 PM »

Well, it sure looks good to me! Looking forward to see where it goes from here.

Wayne52 · « **Reply #117 on:** December 02, 2018, 05:05:59 AM »

Quote from: Yng@hrt on November 29, 2018, 10:14:46 AM

I look at this piece under high magnification & there's no denying the amount of detail remaining. Reading glasses can only get you so far. Will be getting one of those funny looking magnification head pieces to get me the rest of the way.

So the short of it...it'll be a while before I hear that sound.

I have an OptiVisor that I bought back when I was into electronics, I use it almost on a daily basis.

19Sheridan57 · « **Reply #118 on:** December 02, 2018, 08:30:07 AM »

LOOKING GOOD !

I think that carving is like most any art work. There comes a time when you have to STOP, & not do any more to it.

Yng@hrt · « **Reply #119 on:** December 02, 2018, 10:17:47 AM »

I have been waiting for the fine detailing files, bristle discs, & magnifier. I did not expect them to come in until Monday. They made it here Friday & I’ve been working on the piece since then. The magnifier is a “Carson Pro Magnivisor Deluxe” & comes with a LED Light, & 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x glass lenses (won’t scratch like plastic). I guess you could say it opened up a whole new world of “dang this piece is rough”. These items came from Tree Line.

I think the items up top made a huge difference in getting the piece where I felt it should be. The pic below show’s every tool used in this carving. Yes, that dremel is a bit bulky but with a little patience & the right speed I think it does a real nice job.

The carving will be completed today & all that will be lacking is to prep the rest of the stock & forearm for the finish. I decided not to risk painting the scene & will use strictly Tru-Oil. The only thing that concerns me with oil’s is that they seem to wear fairly quickly. Especially around the pistol grip & forearm grip so I’ll be applying several layers. Looked at several vids & found one guy that seems to know what he’s doing so I’ll try his method.

Will post pics of the finished carving sometime today.

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