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Offline Mike Brooks

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Kibler
« on: November 28, 2011, 04:20:37 PM »
Master of color. His carving ain't bad either..... ;D
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 05:28:52 PM »
Beautiful!! Just  plain maple until he did his magic. Great work, Jim
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 05:42:25 PM »
No human could have made this.
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 06:33:33 PM »
Superb carving.
But if we look deeper, mentally erase the carving, we find an extremely well executed longrifle.
The rifle would be a wonderful example even without the first class decoration.

Dan
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 06:50:42 PM »
Wonderful rifle Jim, keep up the good work!
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 07:01:32 PM »
Thank you guys :)  Here is a link to the photos on Art and Jan's site:  http://contemporarymakers.blogspot.com/2011/11/jim-kibler-rifle.html  I've also included a few more close-up shots of the carving here:







If you have any questions about the rifle or how it was built, just ask.  I'm always happy to help.  I would also like to add, that this rifle is for sale.  I will post this in the For Sale section of the site.

Thanks!
Jim
« Last Edit: November 28, 2011, 07:33:53 PM by Jim Kibler »
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 07:12:22 PM »
Um, I'm going to need a loan. Can anybody help me with that?!! Beautiful work!
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2011, 08:15:42 PM »
Hi Jim,
Unquestionably, one of the best rifles made in the last 20 years.  Your carving is in another league.  I almost get the sense that you took some inspiration from engravings on 18th century English guns.

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Re: Kibler
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2011, 08:51:13 PM »
Jim, I'm blown away by the combination of design and execution of your work.  Since you offered I'll ask, What technique did you use to darken the the areas adjacent to the raised carving. It's very subtle.

This bears a similiarity to one of your recently posted rifles that had a comb molding cut also. Is this also an interpretation of an early NC Moravian rifle ? 
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2011, 09:23:11 PM »
Quote from: Dphariss on November 28, 2011, 06:33:33 PM
Superb carving.
But if we look deeper, mentally erase the carving, we find an extremely well executed longrifle.
The rifle would be a wonderful example even without the first class decoration.

Dan
Ditto. This is some of the best architectural base you'll ever see. Too bad some of the guys that like to pile the frosting on thick don't start with an archetectural base like this.

To me it's s;ightly over done, but it's so well executed I can get past it. I don't think the work on and around the box was needed, makes my eye stick there. The rest flows smoothly as it should.Maybe in my second life I'll be able to carve 1/4 that good!.
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2011, 09:42:46 PM »

Quote from: Tom Currie on November 28, 2011, 08:51:13 PM
Jim, I'm blown away by the combination of design and execution of your work.  Since you offered I'll ask, What technique did you use to darken the the areas adjacent to the raised carving. It's very subtle.

This bears a similiarity to one of your recently posted rifles that had a comb molding cut also. Is this also an interpretation of an early NC Moravian rifle ? 

Thanks everybody :)  The darkening is mostly from bone black and perhaps some lamp black.  The bone black was just scrubbed on the wood with a tooth brush after sealing the wood.  After it's scrubbed on / in the wood, it can cleaned off areas where it isn't wanted with some oil on you hand or some steel wool etc.  I used a bit of lampblack mixed with finish as well.  The finish is tinted with transtint dyes, which seems to help bring everything together.  I think finishing like this is just something you have to dig in and try.  Maybe it's because I don't write things down, but it seems I rarely use the same technique from gun to gun.  I'm convinced there are many ways to a good result. 

This gun really doesn't have much of a story to it.  I guess I was just trying to make something that looked good.  I kind of like the upper but stock molding so just decided to include it.

Jim

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Re: Kibler
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2011, 11:16:23 PM »
Jim, I'd like to put you into a time vault, and save you for a time in the future when I may be able to afford one of your pieces.  Your work is so appealing that I cannot imagine it evolving to a higher level.  Of course, I have no control of that, so I'll watch with interest how that unfolds.
Absolutely delicious rifle!!
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2011, 01:02:25 AM »
Quote from: Acer Saccharum on November 28, 2011, 05:42:25 PM
No human could have made this.

You are right, Tom. Have you noticed that there is no kryptonite to be found anywhere near Jim's home?

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Re: Kibler
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2011, 01:06:21 AM »
 Saw it on the CLA, then the Blog, now here, still not sure what to say. Striking comes to mind.

  Tim C.
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 01:33:23 AM »
I cant find the proper words so I'll just say superb rifle an then I'll shutup ;D
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2011, 02:11:07 AM »
Jim another super rifle,  the new owner will be a very proud fellow .. Louie
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2011, 02:30:21 AM »
If I didn't have 3 kids in college right now this gun would be on it's way to Appomattox.
Jim, they just keep getting better.

Sure would love to see some pics of that gun based on the Harmon : )
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« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2011, 03:04:21 AM »
Extremely nice looking flintlock Jim.

I have a question on the touch hole. Did you do a straight drill with an internal coned touch hole? If you did, how much metal is between the outside barrel flat to the internal cone. On my rifle. I cannot see the internal cone by looking through the touch hole.

Mike
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2011, 03:34:01 AM »
Well executed, good strong lines, very well designed. I like it!
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2011, 03:51:49 AM »
The executiion of architecture and art are both so stunning that no one has even noticed (or mentioned) the absolute lack of curl in the wood.  Who needs curls when one can carve that well.
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2011, 03:53:10 AM »
Thanks again guys!

Flinter,

The straight section should be somewere less than 1/16".  Likely somewhere in the range of .030-.050".  You should be able to see how deep it is.  Sometimes it requires a strong light positioned just right.  If you can't see it, perhaps some crud is packed in it.  Bring it to a show sometime and we can check it out.

Jim


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Re: Kibler
« Reply #21 on: November 29, 2011, 04:03:15 AM »
Quote from: James Rogers on November 29, 2011, 02:30:21 AM

Sure would love to see some pics of that gun based on the Harmon : )

James,

I only have one picture of that gun right now, but should be getting more.  Here is the one I have.



Any questions just ask. 

Thanks,
Jim
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2011, 04:08:12 AM »
Quote from: Jim Kibler on November 29, 2011, 04:03:15 AM
Quote from: James Rogers on November 29, 2011, 02:30:21 AM

Sure would love to see some pics of that gun based on the Harmon : )

James,

I only have one picture of that gun right now, but should be getting more.  Here is the one I have.



Any questions just ask. 

Thanks,
Jim
GOOD GRIEF! :o What do I have that you want for that gun? ;D
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2011, 04:56:37 AM »
Wow two outstanding works of art for the price of one!!!  Talk about talent and execution.  Jim, these are wonderful!!
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Re: Kibler
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2011, 05:01:31 AM »
That's it, I quit.
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