Pics close to the end phase of this long panel.







I'll merge this with the other thread later. Wanted you to get the effect of this as it is now.

Gary

Gary,

Wow! The carving is an excellent compliment to this already beautiful rifle. I like it, this one is going to be exceptional.

Most artists depend on the inspiration to perform their work. Can you plan to do this type of work or do you wait until the inspiration comes to start doing the stock carvings?

Julio

Hello Julio,

Well, I have to have a pc. ready for carving. Therefore; I can't just choose to go do some carving at any time. There are times it seems to flow well. However; with any size project, it takes effort to push through it. As I mentioned, I'm already deep into the project, before I ever get to sit and carve. So; there's a good bit of discipline required to stick to the project.

This is one of the reasons I need to bounce from project to project as I do. No matter my attention span (which is pretty strong), I still get sick of working on a given project endlessly. They all see eternal. So; I need a break from some of them. I come back when I feel more fresh. In this way, people get better work, I'm convinced.

Gary

That's a great looking piece of carving Gary That gun is going to be a collector's item for sure....but hopefully a collector who likes to use his collection!
Cheers
Neil

Thanks Neil,

I'll pick over it a couple of more times tidying up this and that. And then start applying oil sometime after the other side is complete.

I need a break from this blasted walnut dust now. I feel like I'm getting a cold. I think I have a mild allergy to walnut. Time for some billet work I believe. We'll see.

Gary

Hi Garry, thats very nice indeed. I must admit when I first saw your air guns the idea of carving on the wood didn't appeal, however it's growing on me.Danny.

Why is that? The finest guns ever made have had their stocks carved for hundreds of years? Curious.

Gary

Hi Garry, just personal choice. I hand craft funiture which I tend to keep quite simple. If a customer wants carving thats ok, I can do some reasonable carving. However if I was passionate about carving the end result would show such. Each to there own and I love your work as it is it clearly shows that you think outside of the square.Danny.

Well .... thanks for sharing that Danny.

I'll move this up ... and then combine the threads later ...