Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Road Agent - Carving Part Finished

Clearly, to me anyway, this is going to be one of the best I've completed so far.  I just hope the paint job turns out as well as the carving did.  I modified my original idea in how to do the scarf ad while it appears a little shiny now it will be a lot flatter once finished.
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To make the scarf I had originally thought of using a nylon piece of cloth soaked with super glue.  But that glue sets much too fast to really allow any forming.  So I soaked the cloth in Mod Podge and  formed it using clothes pins.  Took several applications to get the exact shape I was after as I waned it to hang natural.  I think it looks pretty good and should even look better once it's locked in place.
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I decided to go ahead and use the base I had on hand but I cut and added an additional piece to the bottom to make it more massive and stable.  He is held in place with a 3/8" dowel painted flat black.
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So, he's not headed to the paint table to get some color.  Will use dark colors to maintain the sinister look.   Hope you like him so far and your comments are welcome as always.  More photos in the Gallery.

7 comments:

  1. Very nice. I will be waiting to see the finished piece. In a round about way he kind of looks like John Wayne. I like it.

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  2. He definite looks sinister. You nailed that!

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  3. Great carving, especially the details such as the cartridges on his belt...nice touch. Given his size, he should get a lot attention and will make a great centerpiece for your table at Dayton.

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  4. This Dude definitly looks suspicious, with a tinge of evil. He's gettin' ready to don that mask and head on out for a stage hold-up I'm sure. Super carving Lynn. Ya did it again!!!!

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  5. I really like this one a lot. Nice work as always.

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  7. Another beauty Lynn, this will be unbeatable. fred k

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