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2 winter projects(just for fun)
« on: April 17, 2016, 03:10:00 PM »
I hope these are OK to post here. If not, please delete.
 Anyway, this first figure is my version of an Eastern Woodland Hunter. He stands about 14" tall and is made with paper mache and wire. His bow is black locust, Eastern Woodland style with diamond nock on the bottom and single side nock on top. The arrows are fletched in Eastern Woodland style 2 fletch(real feathers). Feathers in his hair and on the bow tip are real also. Made from the tip of a turkey feather cut to size and shape. His pouch, quiver and neck knife sheath are made from Brain tanned leather. Neck knife is made from rawhide with a sinew wrapped handle. Hawk is paper mache with real wood handle. Here are a few pics...
   

   

   

   
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2016, 03:17:00 PM »
This newest project is a war bow archer similar to the English archers of the 100 Years War. The first pic is on his kit; sword and scabbard, dagger and sheath, belt pouch, buckler shield, war ax, helmet, 6 arrows and a yew bow. Here are a few pics...
 

...and here is Thomas Archer(wife's suggestion) in full regalia...
 

 

 

 
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2016, 03:27:00 PM »
very very cool unca Pat!!!!
but shouldnt you be building some more of those cool selfbows instead   :thumbsup:

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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2016, 03:28:00 PM »
The first one, the Eastern Woodland Hunter will be on the raffle table at the Tenn. Classic. Not sure what I'll do with the War Bow Archer.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2016, 05:23:00 PM »
Nice work Pat!  I hand painted about 30 pieces (soldiers, horses, cannons, etc.) for a Civil War diorama.  It got too tedious, so I've been on a 20 year break.  Maybe I'll finish it after I retire.  Nice job finishing yours.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2016, 09:07:00 PM »
Wow,between these and your bows ,it must be nice to have that much talent..   :clapper:

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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2016, 09:15:00 PM »
Love it - talented for sure!   Thanks for posting!
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2016, 09:56:00 PM »
Pretty cool stuff......your more than a pretty face.......   :biglaugh:
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2016, 11:26:00 PM »
Thanks guys. It was fun to do. My wife is an artist and has been doing paper mache figures for a few years now so I thought I'd give it a try. She helped with some aspects but I did all the work. It's fun to think of what you can make with a little chicken wire, tissue paper and some white glue.
 Ron, if I had to depend on this face I would have been lost a long time ago.    :thumbsup:
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2016, 06:28:00 AM »
Wow very nice

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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2016, 09:10:00 AM »
Those are just way to cool.  You have done a fantastic job.     :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :shaka:
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2016, 09:38:00 AM »
Thanks guys.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2016, 10:52:00 PM »
Really nice work

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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2016, 09:06:00 AM »
Thanks Jeff. It's amazing what you can do with chicken wire, tissue paper and white glue.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2016, 08:38:00 PM »
You my friend are a regular arteest!!
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« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2016, 09:57:00 AM »
...and you my friend are a sight for sore eyes! Hope all is well with you and yours, Dan.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2016, 07:28:00 PM »
Thank you Pat, doing fine here, I hope the same for you, been too long thought I better reconnect. I haven't flung an arrow in way too long
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2016, 07:40:00 PM »
Hope you do hang around. If you need a bow I have 2 "DANO" bows. I could lend you one.
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2016, 08:31:00 PM »
LOL I have one of yours that I will never be able to draw again, I think you named her Elkie
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Re: 2 winter projects(just for fun)
« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2016, 08:38:00 AM »
Hey, Dano! Welcome back.
Pat, those are strikingly beautful!
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