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Title: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 09, 2022, 10:03:41 AM

...and the process begins. This is my newest offering for the raffle table at the Tenn Classic in the spring of 2023.
 Now that this is archery related I thought I'd share it with y'all. If this isn't acceptable, Roy, please delete.
(https://i.imgur.com/WqsaNg8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eHbZemI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tLYuRDj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UEtNFcr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wByRjnF.jpg)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 09, 2022, 10:09:11 AM

This was my inspiration...
(https://i.imgur.com/9HHycUL.jpg)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Kirkll on November 09, 2022, 10:37:08 AM

That picture is scary….

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on November 10, 2022, 07:08:39 AM

The rock needs to be bigger pat :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 10, 2022, 09:17:49 AM

Just early staging, Mark. Baby steps you know.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: wood carver 2 on November 11, 2022, 08:20:27 AM

Looking good!
Dave.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on November 11, 2022, 08:32:33 AM

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2022, 08:39:29 AM

I don't know, Mark.

Seems like this is taking forever, what's you think ? LOL..

 :laughing:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 11, 2022, 08:45:16 AM

...almost as long as the 2 bows I'm working on...  :readit:   :help:   :laughing:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 11, 2022, 09:01:07 AM

 :laughing:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 25, 2022, 04:33:41 PM

Got a bit more done over the last few weeks. Glued up the base, started filling out the shooter's body and started posing the scene...
(https://i.imgur.com/zRuTh60.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eUqjNr2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9l87ciU.jpg)

Then I shaped the base and covered it with strips of newspaper. Then started staging the scene. I'm sure this will change some before the finish...
(https://i.imgur.com/QSi1aDv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WYlNbup.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IdcTdX5.jpg)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 25, 2022, 05:27:01 PM

Nice Pat.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Longcruise on November 25, 2022, 09:33:44 PM

There is a video out there of that actual shot.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Kirkll on November 28, 2022, 02:24:27 PM

I cant wait to see what the bow looks like when its finished... Are ya going to do a recurve?

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 28, 2022, 02:48:16 PM

Kirk, it will be a Pacific yew American longbow. I've just about got it finished.
(https://i.imgur.com/8NJ2SfD.jpg)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 28, 2022, 02:59:15 PM

Very nice, Pat.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on November 29, 2022, 06:19:54 PM

Got a little more done. Working on the small details now like 6 arrows and a quiver. Worked a little more on the shooter too...
(https://i.imgur.com/DKXQlgi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OZdL59s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AdVqvUK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WY7mg7N.jpg?1)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on December 15, 2022, 10:16:36 AM

Got a little more done...
(https://i.imgur.com/6yRPET5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1rL7ijI.jpg)

...more to come...

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 15, 2022, 12:25:52 PM

Nice job, Pat.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Kirkll on December 15, 2022, 02:21:54 PM

The plaid shirt is a classic for sure! Man you are going all out on this one. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on December 15, 2022, 03:36:04 PM

Thanks guys.More to come...   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Bvas on December 21, 2022, 09:30:07 PM

Beautiful work Pat.
Love watching your pieces come to life.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Buggs on December 22, 2022, 09:48:56 AM

You not including the guy with the rifle  ;)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on December 22, 2022, 10:54:54 AM

Heck no...he don't need no stinking rifleman.  :saywhat:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 22, 2022, 03:28:56 PM

LOL

 :laughing:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on December 23, 2022, 08:33:01 AM

 :archer2:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Buggs on December 23, 2022, 05:34:39 PM

I guess Fred would not have needed the "Dude" if he had plaster running thru his veins :laughing:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on December 24, 2022, 10:45:07 AM

The guide(not included) with the gun was Ed Bilderback, the famed Alaskan bear guide. It is this iconic scene I'm trying to capture but other than that it really isn't historically correct.
 Years ago, my wife and I went to the Fred Bear Museum and factory in Florida. When you walk in the main entrance there is a mounted polar bear that Fred shot. That thing stood at least 10' tall and was quite omanus even stuffed so I'd say that Fred did have plaster running through his veins.  :notworthy:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2022, 02:14:21 PM

Another sneak peek. Added the beach sand and rocks but need to finish up the beach and attach the driftwood and finish the bear. The shooter is complete but not yet attached...
(https://i.imgur.com/4tbTMvb.jpg)

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 31, 2022, 03:20:42 PM

Nice Pat.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Buggs on December 31, 2022, 04:15:45 PM

Thats really cool! I appreciate the skill and patience that went into creating that mini diorama :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on January 01, 2023, 03:16:29 PM

Thanks Roy and Phil. I enjoy making these and like to add the special touches to them.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on January 04, 2023, 10:12:05 AM

Coming along nice Pat :clapper:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on January 04, 2023, 10:50:33 AM

Thanks Mark, you'll have a chance to win it at the Classic. These dioramas usually bring a good bit of money to the Twin Oaks Bowhunters to help support the Tenn. Classic. That's the main reason I do them...and I enjoy the process and sharing the process.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on January 04, 2023, 12:03:55 PM

 :thumbsup:

Title: "Kodiak Dream"
Post by: Pat B on January 09, 2023, 10:39:32 AM

Well, I finally got her done. Here are a few of the finished shots of "Kodiak Dream"...
(https://i.imgur.com/o9jN5AR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tOsHgat.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yqJUMvw.jpg)
 The next time you'll see this is on the raffle table at Twin Oaks' Bowhunters' The Tenn. Classic. Please help to fill this jar with tickets. It all goes to a good cause, supporting the Tennessee Classic(May 5, 6, 7 at Twin Oaks Bowhunters Club).

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Longcruise on January 09, 2023, 05:19:57 PM

Pat, that's a wonderful piece of work.  Whoever wins it will be one lucky person.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 09, 2023, 05:44:13 PM

Awesome job Pat.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Buemaker on January 09, 2023, 06:14:39 PM

Nice, you are an artist.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Mad Max on January 09, 2023, 07:47:18 PM

Really nice pat :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Buggs on January 09, 2023, 09:34:14 PM

Really nice! I like dioramas, they remind me of all the cool museums and natural history exhibitions I have seen.
They draw you into the scene.

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on January 09, 2023, 10:34:40 PM

Thanks guys. I think this is the 6th diorama I've done for The Tenn. Classic raffle table and they usually bring good money for Twin Oaks to help support the Classic. It costs a lot to put on a shoot like the Classic and it hardly cost me anything to spend a week at Twin Oaks.
  I already have thoughts for the next one.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: onetone on January 10, 2023, 12:06:54 PM

Nice work with a charitable intention! Good on ya!  :clapper:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: kennym on January 11, 2023, 08:56:20 AM

Nice job Pat!!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Archer vs. Kodiak, Classic shot
Post by: Pat B on January 11, 2023, 09:36:20 AM

Thanks guys.   :thumbsup: