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Offline alacran

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #25 on: May 10, 2020, 10:22:20 AM »
Very nice carving, your prior carving experience shows, nice gun. Out of curiosity how long have you been on this project?
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Offline hawkeye

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #26 on: May 10, 2020, 11:59:41 AM »
Turned out in a super nice gun on my humble opinion

Offline thecapgunkid

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #27 on: May 10, 2020, 12:53:12 PM »
Drop your day job.

Offline littlefat

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #28 on: May 10, 2020, 01:44:22 PM »
Fantastic !  I'm on my 7th rifle and it still looks like a child carved it  :(

Offline Nordnecker

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #29 on: May 10, 2020, 02:17:59 PM »
Wow, Wow, and double Wow.
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Offline BJH

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #30 on: May 10, 2020, 03:00:22 PM »
I must echo Rich’s response, Not fair. I remember my first rifle, no comparison. BJH
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Offline Dan Herda

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #31 on: May 10, 2020, 08:09:04 PM »
Rather bind boggleing to me it being a first,just beautiful.

Offline flatsguide

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2020, 06:17:42 AM »
Very nice looking rifle, well done!
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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2020, 04:12:42 PM »
  Excellent work...that is one beautiful rifle...Going to be hard to up your game on the next one...with this outstanding rifle as your first...!!!     Oldtravler

Offline t.caster

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2020, 04:54:52 PM »
You've done well, Pilgrim! It won't be your last, I am sure!
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Offline 577SXS

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2020, 04:59:47 PM »
Very nice!

Offline Marcruger

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2020, 05:32:29 PM »
That's a nice job and one to be proud of.  God Bless,   Marc

Offline Mick C

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #37 on: May 23, 2020, 06:23:36 PM »
That'd be impressive for a 50th build, IMHO, much less a 1st.  Hat's off to you, sir.
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Offline flintlock hunter

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #38 on: May 23, 2020, 09:39:38 PM »
Very nice, that's one to show off. I keep my first build well hidden in the closet. ;D
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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #39 on: May 31, 2020, 12:01:03 AM »
I really like the flow of the carving from the butt to under the cheek piece.  And the photo before staining shows the depth and contrast beautifully.  Well played.

Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #40 on: May 31, 2020, 01:14:28 AM »
You can see by the responses your thread has generated that your rifle is very well received, as it certainly deserves.  I wish my first one was that nice.
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Offline Cossack

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #41 on: May 31, 2020, 03:14:09 AM »
I'm beginning the same kit - Chambers York - right not for my first build. I probably won't be able to show it here when I'm done because yours is too nice to follow!  ;)

Well done! Thanks for sharing!

Offline little joe

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Re: First Build Finally Completed!
« Reply #42 on: May 31, 2020, 05:56:54 PM »
With that kind of tallent you need to build fron a plank out to the finished product. You have by far  too much skill to waste on kit,s.