I’ve decided to spend some time on this shotgun. It was a tough decision, providing that I’m giving it away to a 6 year old. But the reason I decided to move forward is because #1 I don’t think there is a toy gun as detailed as this will be, #2 I enjoy carving and it’s a good experience, and #3 maybe people will see it and either order one, or maybe even ask me to carve their real rifle. We will see if that works out. No matter what this kid is getting a very cool gun.
I also decided to share the process a little. This is the first part of the carving. I will show one side through the process, but both sides will match. There will be a lot of carving on this. I’m glad it’s shallow relief. So far this drake has only taken about 5 hours. It’s still rough, but I think I will be doing some wood burning on it as well for the feathers. The pattern came from “Wildlife carving in Relief” by Lora S. Irish.
Here are the first pics in this series. It may be a while before this progresses, but maybe not. Please stay tuned.
As always I welcome constructive criticism, positive or negative.
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11 comments so far
griff
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#1 posted 1419 days ago
Looks great, Looking forward to more progress pics.
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Dan'um Style
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#2 posted 1419 days ago
looks good … what tools did you use ?
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#3 posted 1419 days ago
Most impressive hard to believe this for a 6 year old. Very cool. great carving.
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grizzman
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#4 posted 1419 days ago
your doing a great job here keith…but i think if it were me…this gun would be sorta guarded…something this special i hope will last for maybe him to give to his son…..looking forward to its progress.grizzman
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kolwdwrkr
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#5 posted 1419 days ago
Thanks guys. Dan, I’m using a 2 cherries miniature set, and their regular set of carving chisels. I find myself using the straights more often for some reason. In this case I’m using a 1/16” straight for the detailed work. I also have some miniature gouges, but I don’t use them as much. Maybe I’ll post pics of the tools too.
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kolwdwrkr
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#6 posted 1419 days ago
Grizzman, I hope it lasts for him too. That would be nice for him to pass it down. I do want him to enjoy it. Who knows, maybe he’ll have some sort of unfound love for the thing and put it in a safe place himself.
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#7 posted 1419 days ago
That quite a carving my friend! This kid is going to have a great looking gun when you are done. Thanks for posting.
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tom
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Karson
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#8 posted 1419 days ago
A great carving Keith. Nice job. I hope it doesn’t get left our in the yard my my son’s toys.
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#9 posted 1419 days ago
really nice work
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Gary
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#10 posted 1418 days ago
I wish you could bottle some of your talent and send it to me…
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#11 posted 1418 days ago
Great carving Keith.
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