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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Ian Pratt on April 18, 2024, 04:27:18 PM
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Some new carving. Have a bit of cleanup left to do but this is basically it.
I have a pretty involved finish planned for this one. To start I will run my truck through an automated car wash with the fully assembled gun loosely strapped to the hood. Will probably require ten to fourteen trips depending on how the wood reacts. Full wash, heated dry. No wax. Happy to discuss this process with anyone - I have no secrets.
(https://i.ibb.co/HXg7BDb/IMG-4075.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wY6yBNP)
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Crisp, clean, flowing; in a word, amazing.
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Very nice. The Finnish process might not be for the faint of heart.😁
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uhhh... okaaay.
Car wash- touchless, dragging cloth type, or the spinning 'scrape-and-scratch' brushes?
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Can’t ask for better composition or execution.
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My eyes just popped out of my head. Now I will need more eye surgery, thanks.
Seriously that is such Beautiful work!!
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Amazing😍
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100 % pure nifft, Ian!
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Uniquely traditional and original at the same time.
Love it!!
Jeff
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Outstanding, Ian. Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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Wowzers!!!
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I love the balance it all achieves and especially like the curl toward the toe getting run-through by the molding line. It seems to give the acanthus & surrounding accents a sense of movement and growth. I could go on. Thank you for sharing! -Dillon
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really really really nice and I know about these things... ::) I noticed that on the lower loop de loop you cropped the carving to the lower long line. Why did you not allow the loop to cross over and connect? I am just curious. I think it looks great as it is, but my OCD graphic design brain wants to see the loop continue around.
Ken
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That's really beautiful carving!
It's going to be spectacular when finished!
John
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really really really nice and I know about these things... ::) I noticed that on the lower loop de loop you cropped the carving to the lower long line. Why did you not allow the loop to cross over and connect? I am just curious. I think it looks great as it is, but my OCD graphic design brain wants to see the loop continue around.
Ken
Don't worry , the rest of that volute is there. The butt molding pops off easily so we can view what's underneath it.
Interesting to see the opposing viewpoints from you and DHouse back to back like this! To answer your question about why I did it this way vs. completing the volute over top of the molding, it should make sense if you think of that molding as the top layer. The lower half of the volute is concealed behind it. To my eye it adds some depth and movement.
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uhhh... okaaay.
Car wash- touchless, dragging cloth type, or the spinning 'scrape-and-scratch' brushes?
First pass with the spinning brushes. Remaining treatments via dragging cloth.
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Wow that is some work.
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Really great work there Ian! I am eagerly awaiting the AFTER truck was photos, to see what effects it produces... just how creative is that??? :o WOW amazing.
Curtis
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Truly beautiful!! Can't wait to see the finish rifle.
Best regards
Rolf
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Amazing workmanship Ian!
Tony
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Beautiful
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Awesome work! Hopefully it's a touch free car wash!!
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Beautiful!!! Please let us see the finished product!!
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That is such beautiful work !
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Very Beautiful
ASs you always do!
Gus
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Beautiful work!
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Don't you ever make something that is just so so?? Great work as always Ian, wish nothing but the best. Sure do like the butt plate, how about a picture of the trigger guard. .Steve
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Lovely work, very graceful lines. This will make it into a great hunting rifle. When the hunting is slow going you will have something to look at and enjoy.
Cheers Richard
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Every one has a favorite style. Some like early and some like latter styles. Some like southern, some like the English and some even like the percussion plains types. BUT every one likes to look at Quality work regardless of what style it is. THIS is such quality and it is enjoyable for all to view. ;)
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That is some really cool Pratt-School work there Ian. I am intrigued by the description of weathering the stock. I'll be interested to see how it all comes out. God Bless, Marc
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Thanks everybody! I appreciate the comments. It will take a while to do the finish work, but I will definitely post some more photos when I have this one wrapped up.
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Ian, I love this carving. Your layout and execution are exceptional!! That will be one fine rifle!
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Beautiful work, a true master. Al
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Ian,
I am a long time admirer of your work. With your permission I would like to replicate some of the carving you have shown on this rifle on one of my own to expand my carving experience and repertoire. Do you have any additional pictures of the carving you are doing on this rifle ?
Thanks
David
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Love it!
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Ian,
I am a long time admirer of your work. With your permission I would like to replicate some of the carving you have shown on this rifle on one of my own to expand my carving experience and repertoire. Do you have any additional pictures of the carving you are doing on this rifle ?
Thanks
David
Thank you David - sure, have at it. I'll be posting more photos.
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Ian,
Any progress on this rifle ??
Best,
DaveC2
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Your work makes me want to try carving; it's inspirational!
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Your work never disappoints