my edward marshall build

[hoochiepapa]

Almost all the shading done, lots of mistakes. Almost 10 hours up to this point. Next comes the stippling, and then the black paint.

 

[bioprof]

It's looking real nice. :applause:

 

[raszpla]

:thumbsup: :applause:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Stippling done, and painted. Not perfect, but I'm pleased with the outcome.

 

[bioprof]

I think that engraving class paid off. :thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

What they can't teach you is control. That comes with practice, practice, practice. When stippling, the graver is hard to control, and I get into the cut lines, it makes it look bad.
But I really appreciate the encouragement.

 

[wmaser]

If I could do something like that, i'd be a very happy man. :hatsoff:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Bill, just like what you do, all it takes is desire.
Thanks.
Mike

 

[Rolfkt]

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
That is a beautiful sideplate. I must admit I was a little skeptical when I saw that large piece of brass before you engraved it.

Best regards
Rolf

 

[hoochiepapa]

Thanks, Rolf!
Mike

 

[mtdew]

I am envious of your talents my friend!

 

[hoochiepapa]

Thank you. I have Jerry Huddleston to thank for steering me in this direction.
I wish I could give some of the talent to others...then they could enjoy what I am.

 

[hoochiepapa]

Question:
I am going to do some engraving on the barrel, and am wondering if it should be done before or after the browning??

 

[Bob Riegl]

Well I am not sure what or where you "slipped". However the artist is usuallly his worst critic. My woodcarving instructor can spot boo-boo's in a totally dark room, the worst part is I am also getting that way as well. I think that works out for the better, as we should all use a jaded eye to view our own work. You will soon be hated as you will also spot these "errors"on your friends work as well---it's a product of the time and involvement we put into our artistic pursuits. Anyhow that work looks perfect to me me, yet I am sure a few minutes with a 10X loupe will probably discover these minutiae. Beatiful work---thanks for sharing your experiences. "Doc"

 

[thewho66]

stop selling your self short your work is great and the rifle will make all of us wet our pants when you are done. P.s. can I move in so I can soak up your skill that falls off you. :shocked2:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Almost got 'er buttoned up

OOOpps!!

Can't decide on which buttplate to use. The bottom is the one supplied by TOTW for the marshasll, but I want it to have some engraving on the top. So either I solder a piece on the marshall, or use the "acanthus leaf" butt plate. And I'm not very good at brazing. Any advice?

THis is a horn end I made for the ramrod, the other end is copper and threaded for 8/32 jags and stuff. I want to inlet the channel for the tip, and make a fancy muzzle cap to go around it. THere again, I'm not very good a brazing.

 

[Robby]

Mike, That acanthus plate is a bear to inlet, but will give you a big blank to fill with engraving. The one below was my first long rifle. I low relief carved and engraved It. I say Go For It! :thumbsup:

Robby

 

[hoochiepapa]

That's beautiful, Robby!! I hope someday I can do work like that.
The only reason I'm thinking to use the marshall plate is that it is almost all inlet on this pre-inlet, and all I would have to do is braze on an extension, shaped the way I want.
I'm quitting for the day, I had surgery on my forehead to remove some cancer and my eyes are almost swollen shut. DOn't anybody get giddy over this, I'm not gonna die!!

 

[Reb_Cav2]

If you think this looks bad then I can not wait till I see perfection in your eyes. That is some beautiful work and I could only wish to have a talent like that.
I know my builds will not have engraving on them unless I pay someone because I could Never do something that awesome. :hatsoff:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Thank you for your kindness. But don't sell yourself short. Maybe you'll try it some day and.....