Tom carving Part III

• Jan 10, 2007

• #1

Al33

Senior Member

OK, the paint is on the bird now and I have begun working on the habitat. I think I am going to have to repaint the secondaries because I am not real happy with the coloring. Needs to be darker. He will end up standing on an 8" diameter round walnut base I have modified for the habitat. I will show all of that once I have the entire piece completed.

Glad you all have enjoyed this little show and tell. Perhaps one day I can do a "carve along" tutorial if anyone is interested. Of course, it would have to be something a little less involved than this tom.

 

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• Jan 10, 2007

• #2

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discounthunter

Senior Member

unbelievable work al.that head is beautiful.i think a carve along thread would be pretty cool,im in .

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #3

Nicodemus

The Recluse

Staff member

Unbelievable!! That`s great Al!!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #4

matthewsman

Senior Member

That would be

Al33 said:

Perhaps one day I can do a "carve along" tutorial if anyone is interested. Of course, it would have to be something a little less involved than this tom.

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That would be like Pavoritti(sp) doing a sing along.....

I'd come out with kindling wood.......

Good looking bird,I've killed real ones that didn't look that good......

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #5

Greg Tench

Senior Member

Al, That is just plain AWESOME !!!! You bringing it with you this weekend ??

 

• Jan 10, 2007

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Jody Hawk

Senior Member

You amaze me Al !!!!!!!!!!

Katelyn said, "That's cool" !!!!!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #7

rip18

Senior Member

WOW - speechless....

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #8

Al33

Senior Member

OK, I repainted the secondaries

I am happier with then now. I also made the white bars a little wider as they should have been in the first place.

It's kind of funny but I can see mistakes in my own pictures that I fail to see just looking at the bird. I suppose it is because they are larger than life before I resize them.

Thanks again for the encouraging words.

 

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• Jan 10, 2007

• #9

jfinch

Senior Member

Incredible!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #10

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Jody Hawk

Senior Member

That's a limbhanger too !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #11

LJay

Retired Mod

My OH My!!!!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #12

dutchman

Senior Member

Wow.

Al, that is truly beautiful! It amazes me the quality of work you put out.

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #13

Hoss

Moderator

Can't add anything to what's already been said Al. Great job.

Hoss

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #14

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CAL

Senior Member

If i could do that kind of work,I'de change my handle to MR.CAL.That is awsome Sir!Always wanted to know how to carve!

 

• Jan 10, 2007

• #15

Unicoidawg

Moderator

Staff member

U da man Al..... Good Job..

 

• Jan 11, 2007

• #16

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Jody Hawk

Senior Member

CAL said:

If i could do that kind of work,I'de change my handle to MR.CAL.

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I like that Alex, MR. Al33 !!!!!!!!

 

• Jan 11, 2007

• #17

gadeerwoman

Senior Member

somebody gimme a gun quick!! I just saw a big old gobbler!!
that thing looks alive Al ! Too beautiful to describe in words.

 

• Jan 11, 2007

• #18

WOODIE13

2023 TURKEY CHALLENGE 1st place Team

Looks great Al. You ever thought about entering a duck carving contest? Think the competition would forfeit

 

• Jan 11, 2007

• #19

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Cward

Guest

That really is beautiful! Awesome job!