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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: FourbangerYJ on April 20, 2009, 10:09:11 AM
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I was asked to build a spider ( first time I get paid for doing this) So after a couple of months in my spare time here is the spider. I still need to make the web, and I am going to add a spark bug to the web. She wants to hang it on the wall in her house.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/020.jpg)
Coke can gives it some size perspective.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/009-1.jpg)
Close up of some of the "stuff". I am not sure how many parts there are on this. I have not counted. I would guess close to 300. In the legs alone there are 40 pieces.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/015.jpg)
Here is the bottom.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/019.jpg)
Drew out the web design on my old rusted up welding table.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/007-3.jpg)
Here is a Dragonfly that I did for her. Hard to read but is says "Made in USA" on the center part of the tail.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/001-1.jpg)
Bottom side
Now I just need to figure out what to charge. I was thinking of coming up with a hourly rate do it that way. It is amazing how much time is spent of these things. I think I have about 6-7 hours in the Dragonfly, somewhere in the 15-17 in the spider so far. Still have a couple more hours on it.
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That is some really cool art!
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That's real cool!! How much do you think it weights?
:beers:
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That's real cool!! How much do you think it weights?
:beers:
About 8 LBS. It feels heavier.
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Nice! 8lbs is a bit heavy, though... I guess that's what a bunch of steel weights.
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UPDATE
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/017.jpg)
Some spider chow! Some Champion chow makes you grow BIG!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/010.jpg)
Gotta have a place to live. There's about 23 feet of 3/16 round bar.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/029.jpg)
All put together, just needs some clear coat.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/025.jpg)
Another view.
I counted the stuff on the spider as close as I could. There is about 280 pieces.
Thanks for looking!
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Weld it to your rollcage. :lol:
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It would make great tube doors!
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That spider is sick! 8)
When I get the darn thing out, you'll have a nice 3rd gear cluster from my AX5 coming :smokes:
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That spider is sick! 8)
When I get the darn thing out, you'll have a nice 3rd gear cluster from my AX5 coming :smokes:
Awesome! Don't know what I'll use in on yet, but sooner or later it will get put on something.
Thanks for keeping an eye out for stuff!
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Here are a few shots of the Bee. I'm pretty happy with the results.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/024.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/047.jpg)
Coke can for size.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/023.jpg)
Close up of some stuff in there.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/029-1.jpg)
Gotta love those Torx bolts!
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I have been wanting to make a dog for sometime now. I finally got the parts, so this weekend I put this together.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/001-2.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/002-1.jpg)
The cam shaft was the hardest thing I have cut with my chopsaw. It did not want to cut thru, that is some hard steel!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/007-4.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/010-1.jpg)
Painting seemed like it took more time than putting it together. The kids wanted it painted like our Beagle, so I tried.
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Looks good, dude! Although I like the bare metal finish better, I have to say... But I know how it is; what the kids want, the kids get!
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I was going to say it looks like you painted it to look like a beagle, then I noticed what you wrote below that :pirate:
Looks good! 'Cept edge and cut your lawn :whistle: :eek:
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That's great ... lotsa talent, and imagination!
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Looks good! 'Cept edge and cut your lawn :whistle: :eek:
My wife keeps trying to fire our gardener... But I won't let her because I'm the gardener! :drink: It does need some trimming thou! At least I pick up all the dog poo everyday :lol:
Thanks for the complements guy's! :beers:
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That is some great work!
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Whipped up some spark bugs! Gonna work on some grasshoppers next.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/004.jpg)
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Boy I wish I had that kind of talent, good job! :thumbsup:
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very nice :clap:
Looks good, dude! Although I like the bare metal finish better, I have to say... But I know how it is; what the kids want, the kids get!
x2 w/ no paint, maybe a coat of clear
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very nice :clap:
x2 w/ no paint, maybe a coat of clear
Ya, I like the clear coat look. I hit them with a coat or 2 of Rusto clear. I like the gloss VS matte.
Thanks for the props! :clap:
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Spider gear spiders
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/006-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/002-2.jpg)
I think I like the one with the gear tooth side up better than the smooth side up.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/003-1.jpg)
Note the pitting. Good Ol D35's :lol:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/005.jpg)
More pitting.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/010-2.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/009-2.jpg)
Grasshoppers
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I think I like the one with the gear tooth side up better than the smooth side up.
hmm, i thought you were going for male/female look (thought the smooth side up was the female :)
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Here kitty kitty!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/020-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/019-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/011.jpg)
Are you hungry?
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/002-3.jpg)
The kids wanted a fish of their own so I made them each one.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/007-5.jpg)
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took me a bit to notice that fish inside the coil spring - that's hilarious
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Diff cover from a 72 Vega. It was pretty rusted. Took me awhile to get it cleaned up.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/002-4.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/004-1.jpg)
The pulleys I got from a buddy of mine cleaning out his garage.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/006-2.jpg)
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That cat must be heavy. I like the fish.
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That cat must be heavy. I like the fish.
It's not as heavy as the dog. Prolly around 30# or so. It's real head heavy. I was worried it wouldn't stand. If I do another one I'll change it so it's not so tippy.
I wanted to have a mouse hanging by it's tail from the cat's mouth, but couldn't figure a way to make a mouse. So I did a fish.
Thanks for the complements guys! :beers:
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It's not as heavy as the dog. Prolly around 30# or so. It's real head heavy. I was worried it wouldn't stand. If I do another one I'll change it so it's not so tippy.
I wanted to have a mouse hanging by it's tail from the cat's mouth, but couldn't figure a way to make a mouse. So I did a fish.
Thanks for the complements guys! :beers:
old computer mouse (not wireless of course) :) - but it won't look right.
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I figured out how to do a mouse.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/003-2.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/007-6.jpg)
They are breeding already! :yikes:
Here is another fish.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/001-3.jpg)
The tail is made from 4 allen wrenches.
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I had to do a bit of repair work to the bee. The JB weld did not hold the thin wire mesh on the wings. I had a feeling it would happen.
It went from this:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/024.jpg)
To this:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/010-3.jpg)
I prefer the look of the honeycomb screen but it was way to flimsy.
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That's a pretty cool Bee! How long did it took to build?
My parents bought these decorations last summer, may be you can get some ideas from them. Keep up the good work!!
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7373/dscn0047f.jpg)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/958/dscn0039.jpg)
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3629/dscn0041w.jpg)
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9039/dscn0042vc.jpg)
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6052/dscn0043nj.jpg)
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7006/dscn0044a.jpg)
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6776/dscn0045s.jpg)
(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3756/dscn0046d.jpg)
I know they are dusty :whistle:
If you want a close up for some details let me know.
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Thanks TSD! I can always get ideas from looking as stuff. Those are cool!
The Bee was somewhere between 12-15 hours.
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The Mrs. Aunt and Uncle were over just before Thanksgiving. They live in Boulder City NV. They wanted something for their front yard. So I thought a Roadrunner would be kinda cool.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/007-7.jpg)
I wanted him to be running with both feet off the ground like he is full on getting it!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/011-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/017-1.jpg)
The bearings all still turn. I like my projects to be kinda hands on.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/015-1.jpg)
I like big butts...
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/012-1.jpg)
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That thing is awesome!! Congratulations!!! I am truly amazed. Keep up the good work :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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These are for my Father-in-law for Xmas. He's a hard guy to buy for so I thought something homemade would be a nice change.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/baseballplayers008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/baseballplayers009.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/baseballplayers011.jpg)
I thought a couple of small ones would be easier for him to find a place for than one bigger one.
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All of your creations are amazing. :bow:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/baseballplayers008.jpg)
I thought the this guy was taking a dump. Figured he was eating a taco while wiping his butt. :lol:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/baseballplayers008.jpg)
I thought the this guy was taking a dump. Figured he was eating a taco while wiping his butt. :lol:
:roflol: I thought the same thing when I made it. I think he is aiming for the hole in the middle of the base. ;) Looks like he will miss.
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It's the angle he's crouching at. He's not balancing on his feet very well.
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It's the angle he's crouching at. He's not balancing on his feet very well.
Ya, I think he has indigestion and it's messing up his game.
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:roflol: I thought the same thing when I made it. I think he is aiming for the hole in the middle of the base. ;) Looks like he will miss.
i thought it's a she just as i didn't see any M2.5 screw there
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i thought it's a she just as i didn't see any M2.5 screw there
What female eats a taco while taking a dump? That's clearly a guy thing.
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i thought it's a she just as i didn't see any M2.5 screw there
:lol: I don't want the kids to think I'm to weird. Let alone this is a gift for my father-in-law. :roflol:
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:lol: I don't want the kids to think I'm to weird. Let alone this is a gift for my father-in-law. :roflol:
Like a metal man taking a dump while eating a taco isn't weird enough... :wall:
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What female eats a taco while taking a dump? That's clearly a guy thing.
Truth! Let alone wipe with one hand and holding the taco in the other. Just don't mix up your hands :roflol:
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Like a metal man taking a dump while eating a taco isn't weird enough... :wall:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :drink: Maybe this will be a new trend? (I hope not) no video's please!
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Thats pretty cool man! very creative!
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You ever plan on selling any of this stuff?
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You ever plan on selling any of this stuff?
Some of these I have sold. Some are just for me. But I am willing to take custom orders.
THANKS for the complements everyone! :thumbsup:
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Here's the second Roadrunner. I think I like it a little better than the first.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roadrunner015.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roadrunner013.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roadrunner017.jpg)
Here is both.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roadrunner025.jpg)
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This is for my sister-in-law. Her birthday is today.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Elephant002.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Elephant004.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Elephant005.jpg)
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Took another look today. Amazing figures!
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very cool man
what do you use to make them shiny, do you clear coat them? how do you make it stick since it looks like they still have some dirt/gunk on (which is one of the things i like about the looks btw)
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very cool man
what do you use to make them shiny, do you clear coat them? how do you make it stick since it looks like they still have some dirt/gunk on (which is one of the things i like about the looks btw)
Rustolium (sp) clear in glossy. I like it over the matte finish.
I clean off everything with a wire wheel on the drill. The legs were pretty rusty. Then when it's all welded I hit it again with a wire wheel to knock the slag off since I use flux. (gas would be a big time saver). And I use a chisel and a flat blade screwdriver to knock as many welding berries off. Once all the work has been done I hose it down with brake cleaner. Then just shoot some paint on it.
I like the look of used beat up stuff. I would prefer that over brand new stuff. It's a bit more work since it needs to be cleaned first.
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thats some cool stuff! :thumb:
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I forgot my camera yesterday, but I remembered this thread when I went to the Bilogical Diversity Park (INBio Park) here in San Jose, Costa Rica. At the entrance, there are about 6 of this type of artwork depicting different bugs. They were all rusted up, though, and I dont think they were as elaborate or cool looking as yours...
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I forgot my camera yesterday, but I remembered this thread when I went to the Bilogical Diversity Park (INBio Park) here in San Jose, Costa Rica. At the entrance, there are about 6 of this type of artwork depicting different bugs. They were all rusted up, though, and I dont think they were as elaborate or cool looking as yours...
WOW, Thanks for the praise! If you get back there and bring a camera, I would love to see some PICS.
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WOW, Thanks for the praise! If you get back there and bring a camera, I would love to see some PICS.
Will do; I'll surely go back, as the kids love feeding the bunnies and the goats...
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Just finished the Break Down Of The Month trophy for my Jeep club.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2010BDOTM001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2010BDOTM006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2010BDOTM007.jpg)
The U bolt spins, and the ball joint still swivels. I like my stuff to move if it can.
The gray blob is some JB weld that someone used to try and do a trail repair. :lol:
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Turtle V2.0
This is for my other sister-in-law for her birthday.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/turtle002.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/turtle005.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/turtle008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/turtle010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/turtle006.jpg)
This is what I had wanted to do with the first one I built, but I didn't have time.
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Another insect.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/insect007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/insect001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/insect008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/insect011.jpg)
The nuts that are eye's can still be turned. :naughty:
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Hammm... That spider (one of your first works) seems to be getting a full buffet dinner!
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Hammm... That spider (one of your first works) seems to be getting a full buffet dinner!
He's gonna need to be real hungry. That latest one is the biggest insect I have made. That bolt is HUGE! The tail section is a T-stat out of a car.
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A flock of yard birds.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2-11-10010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2-11-10009.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2-11-10005.jpg)
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Running low on broken parts?
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Running low on broken parts?
Yes and no. I bought a bunch of old wrenches of ebay. I have some ideas for some of them.
But, I was asked to make a couple of these birds so I thought if I am gonna build a couple, I'll use up the rock that I had.
I can always use broken/unwanted parts
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Here's the second Roadrunner. I think I like it a little better than the first.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roadrunner015.jpg)
^^^ This one is on the desk of the principle of my kids school. She bought it to give to her brother. The guy filling in for our Mayor (don't ask I have no idea what happened to our Mayor)his kid goes to the school. Anyway he just called me and wanted to know if I would donate a sculpture to a silent auction to raise money for the school district. I told him I would make something. It's $150 per plate for the dinner so I hope there will be some big spenders there!
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I like that second one. The rock birds are kind of more whimsical.
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I like that second one. The rock birds are kind of more whimsical.
I like the parts/wrench type stuff better too. The Mrs. likes the yard birds. :confused: It's all fun to do.
I'm gathering parts for a rooster, it should be about life size. I have wanted to make one for a while now. I need to figure out the tail feathers.
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so when are you going to make the squirrel from your avatar?
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so when are you going to make the squirrel from your avatar?
:confused: Don't know. That is from an artist in the UK or is it Aus. anyway he does some amazing stuff!
I kinda let the parts and pieces I have determine what I build. So far nothing is screaming squirrel :lol:
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Here is a couple of Wrenchhoppers.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers005.jpg)
The jaws still open/close 8)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers012.jpg)
^^That is a 8 inch wrench.
Below is a 10 inch wrench.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers015.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers017.jpg)
Here is the 2 together.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Hoppers022.jpg)
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BTW I changed my blog addy to this.
http://bucketobolts.blogspot.com/
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If you are ever out my way, I'll hook you up with some ring and pinions
I can probably donate some carriers to the cause also
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I like those 8)
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If you are ever out my way, I'll hook you up with some ring and pinions
I can probably donate some carriers to the cause also
That would be great! I need to get out your way to drop off those 8.8 shafts for Scott. (plus I'd like to wheel with you)
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Let's hook up and do some JV or Calico fun. I have at least 4 r and p's if not more and 2 carriers have a dana 44 axle shaft that doesn't do me much good either
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This roadrunner is gonna be donated to raise money for my kids school dist. at a silent auction next month.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30014.jpg)
Not sure what the head piece came off of. It has a SKF P/N, my Dad gave it to me.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30009.jpg)
I like the Yamaha wrench. The R/P is off a Toyota so I thought it was fitting.
I used a white crayon to highlight my name. Turn out pretty good.
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So what do you do with a post hole digger that you found on the side of the freeway? (not sure if picking it up makes me a redneck or just white trash)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish011.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish004.jpg)
Nothing like a dragonfly sparkbug to fill up your belly that's not there. :lol:
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I may end up sending you some junk, ring and pinion out of a 44 if you want, just to get it out of my garage...but you gotta show me what you make out of it :biggrin:
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I may end up sending you some junk, ring and pinion out of a 44 if you want, just to get it out of my garage...but you gotta show me what you make out of it :biggrin:
:doggy: No problemo! PM me with a list of "art supplies" when you get some gathered up. Thanks for thinking of me!
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I haven't looked thru the entire thread, but do you sell this stuff? You should open an online store. All of your creations are amazing. :thumbsup:
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I haven't looked thru the entire thread, but do you sell this stuff? You should open an online store. All of your creations are amazing. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the complements! :thumbsup:
I have sold a few things. I have donated a few things. Some projects were for family's birthday gifts. Somethings I have built just to build, not sure where they will end up.
I tossed around the idea of building up some finished projects a bringing them to a local art fair. That way I wouldn't have to worry about shipping. They get heavy in a hurry. Plus seeing them in person is way better than online.
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I have been planning on doing some Roosters. I bought a bunch of stuff off of ebay I thought would make some interesting birds. Plus some stuff from the hardware store.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10004.jpg)
Legs are kinda skinny but he's not for eating ;). His thighs are some oil pump gears. I got a whole bunch from a guy up the street. They are brand new. I had a hard time welding them since they had oil on them. Once I hit them with the welder oil would come out of the pores of the metal. I tried some brake cleaner but no luck. So I tossed them in the BBQ for a bit. Seem to work. Still not happy with the way the welds look :mad:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10007.jpg)
It's about a life size bird.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/roosterV10008.jpg)
Normally I don't like any color but this one seemed to need a bit. I like the "Made in USA" on the pruning shears.
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Made a business card holder. Now I just need to make some business cards. :whistle:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cow002.jpg)
This cow was fun. Went pretty fast which is always nice.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cow009.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cow008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cow005.jpg)
Just had to put a udder on. I thought about putting some teets on but got lazy.
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Here is Rex the wonder Rooster.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rex004.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rex003.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rex001.jpg)
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I donated this to my nieces school fund raising auction. It sold for $75.00.
The Roadrunner auction is this Saturday for my kids school district.
So what do you do with a post hole digger that you found on the side of the freeway? (not sure if picking it up makes me a redneck or just white trash)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish011.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/fish004.jpg)
Nothing like a dragonfly sparkbug to fill up your belly that's not there. :lol:
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This sold at the auction for $150.00 :dance:
This roadrunner is gonna be donated to raise money for my kids school dist. at a silent auction next month.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30014.jpg)
Not sure what the head piece came off of. It has a SKF P/N, my Dad gave it to me.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/RRv30009.jpg)
I like the Yamaha wrench. The R/P is off a Toyota so I thought it was fitting.
I used a white crayon to highlight my name. Turn out pretty good.
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Congrats, you've made it into the Starving Artist club. :lol:
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Congrats, you've made it into the Starving Artist club. :lol:
I don't plan on getting rich from this. But I am having a good time! Most of this stuff has been given away for B-day/Xmas gifts. I have sold a few which makes me feel pretty good. I never thought someone would pay for something I made.
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Since I donated my other jumping fish I wanted one for myself.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FishV20012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FishV20014.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FishV20016.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FishV20007.jpg)
Here is my 4th roadrunner. This was a commissioned piece. :dance:
My sister wanted a Corsair for her boyfriend. I didn't have the time or material to do one in metal. So I did a pencil/ink. The background is 3 coats of ink, which wrinkled the paper pretty bad. Next time I'll use watercolor paper. The plane is #2B-#8B.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FishV20003.jpg)
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This is for a 4x4 shop that gave me a ton of stuff. He would take any money or beverages in trade. So I thought I would make him a shop dog.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1052.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1051.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1049.jpg)
Busted D35 carriers make great heads! :drink:
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I bet he gets charged to dispose/recycle all those parts so I'm sure he's glad.
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This is for a 4x4 shop that gave me a ton of stuff. He would take any money or beverages in trade. So I thought I would make him a shop dog.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1052.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1051.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1049.jpg)
Busted D
35 carriers make great heads! :drink:
that looks awesome.
I keep looking at it and thinking something's missing (mind you i'm no near being an artist) - maybe some t-case chain pieces on the sides of the carrier opening to resemble teeth - that would make it look more mean and ready to bite
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that looks awesome.
I keep looking at it and thinking something's missing (mind you i'm no near being an artist) - maybe some t-case chain pieces on the sides of the carrier opening to resemble teeth - that would make it look more mean and ready to bite
I was thinking the head would make a neat business card holder.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/artpics1038.jpg)
I didn't want him/her to have a mean junkyard dog look. A good shop dog doesn't bother the nice paying customers :lol:
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Cat project for the Warden's cousin. They just got a house and wanted a cat to torture their own cat.
The mouse in the mouth moves back and forth without falling out. :naughty:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cat030.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cat024.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cat025.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/cat026.jpg)
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Scott when are dropping by to pick up some gears and carriers, hate to see them go to the scrap yard if you can use them
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Scott when are dropping by to pick up some gears and carriers, hate to see them go to the scrap yard if you can use them
Well the next couple of weekends are booked. Are you planning on stopping by the High desert round up at Stoddard at the end of May? I plan on being there on the Sunday of the event. I still have those 8.8 shafts for your buddy.
I am gonna run Isham on May 1st. It's a Sat. not sure it works with your schedule, but your welcome to come.
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Incredible work. you really know how to take otherwise useless stuff and make something of it.
suggestion for a piece. Do a scaled down jeep using just jeep parts :naughty:
and if you do, you definitely need to use those damn torx bolts as the wheels :stick:nothing screams jeep part more than a torx :brick:
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Incredible work. you really know how to take otherwise useless stuff and make something of it.
suggestion for a piece. Do a scaled down jeep using just jeep parts :naughty:
and if you do, you definitely need to use those damn torx bolts as the wheels :stick:nothing screams jeep part more than a torx :brick:
Thanks :thumb:
I have seen a Jeep made out of "found objects" it was OK. I don't think I want to give it a go. The sheetmetal work is a PITA. I was going to try build a 1940 Catapillar D7 for my Dad but I put it off until I can find the right parts for it. It might not happen. :confused:
I have used some torx bolts. I know that Bee had one in it.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/batter001.jpg)
Here is the latest project. Even got paid for this one :doggy:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2011.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2010.jpg)
For my daughters birthday on the 28th.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2006.jpg)
For my son's birthday on the 22nd.
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This dog is for my Dad. He is coming down this Aug. to run the Dusy with me.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dadsdog010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dadsdog008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dadsdog006.jpg)
He has a Scottie dog. I tried to get a bit of Scottie look, but it didn't come out like I hoped.
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Looks great! I really like those pinion-back legs!
During February I saw this T-Rex on the I-5 between LA and SF.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7rvBbKdSzBM/TC094wzrRTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/LPSrbXEL-8s/s800/DSCN7667.JPG)
I have a couple more pics, but I don't want to flood your thread with somebody else's art.
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Looks great! I really like those pinion-back legs!
During February I saw this T-Rex on the I-5 between LA and SF.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7rvBbKdSzBM/TC094wzrRTI/AAAAAAAAAN4/LPSrbXEL-8s/s800/DSCN7667.JPG)
I have a couple more pics, but I don't want to flood your thread with somebody else's art.
That is too funny! I saw that a few years ago. I stopped by to get some PICS last time through and it was gone! Thanks for sharing!
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That is too funny! I saw that a few years ago. I stopped by to get some PICS last time through and it was gone! Thanks for sharing!
heh! The world is too small....I wish i was still there :'(
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2011.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2010.jpg)
For my daughters birthday on the 28th.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/MTRx2006.jpg)
For my son's birthday on the 22nd.
They're going to be mad that you didn't buy them a new iPod. :lol:
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They're going to be mad that you didn't buy them a new iPod. :lol:
They got each got a itouch. Spoiled rotten they are! :nod:
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Reggie the Rooster is done. It felt good to do some art work after a few months of not doing any.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rooster2006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rooster2002.jpg)
My dad gave me the hand scythes. They make nice feathers.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rooster2008.jpg)
Here is the group of roosters. I guess I have a rooster fetish :ghey: :lol:
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I think rooster fetish is better than saying you have a "cock" fetish..... :whistle:
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You know, yesterday, I saw a truck pulling a trailer with what had to be 10-15 junk metal moose's. Reminds me of the roosters but larger and less rooster like. So nothing like the roosters...
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You know, yesterday, I saw a truck pulling a trailer with what had to be 10-15 junk metal moose's. Reminds me of the roosters but larger and less rooster like. So nothing like the roosters...
:lol:
I think rooster fetish is better than saying you have a "cock" fetish..... :whistle:
I don't think I would say that out loud. :roflol:
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Mother-in-law's birthday is 9-11. I made her this. It's the largest one I have done. It's right at 30 inches tall.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/yardbird001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/yardbird002.jpg)
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What is that a petrified heart? :lol:
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What is that a petrified heart? :lol:
i was going for a potato but your guess is even better :lol:
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Kidney :wall:
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Kidney :wall:
You can tell us the real answer when the wife isn't looking over your shoulder. :lol:
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You can tell us the real answer when the wife isn't looking over your shoulder. :lol:
Kidney stone :lol:
She is in the next room :roflol: :fish:
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Here is the latest project. This one was commissioned :doggy:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/hippo012.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/hippo010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/hippo018.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/hippo025.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/hippo016.jpg)
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i like the way you used of shovels on this one - pretty cool.
what was that tank for?
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i like the way you used of shovels on this one - pretty cool.
what was that tank for?
5 gallon air tank from HF. Got it on sale for $15. It took forever to grind off the yellow paint.
I was gonna use a 5# propane tank but I think the shape of the air tank is better. I'll save the propane tank for a pig or something.
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I made this for my Aunt. When my mom was alive she used to call her "old Hen". I have been wanting to do a hen for her for about a year. She mailed me a box of stuff. The horse shoes are from my aunt. I have not told her anything about it. Should be a nice surprise!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/secret007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/secret005.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/secret006.jpg)
I signed and dated the back.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/secret032.jpg)
Took forever to make this box!
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/elephant004-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/elephant001.jpg)
Latest project. Little guy, only 4 inches tall.
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Saw this guy outside the hotel in Rapid city, SD this week. Had to get a pic for ya'. It was damn impressive in person.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs652.snc4/61197_162329857117896_100000226473439_554679_7091914_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs325.ash2/60552_162330073784541_100000226473439_554680_8369342_n.jpg)
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That is a pretty darn impressive piece of art work
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Saw this guy outside the hotel in Rapid city, SD this week. Had to get a pic for ya'. It was damn impressive in person.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs652.snc4/61197_162329857117896_100000226473439_554679_7091914_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs325.ash2/60552_162330073784541_100000226473439_554680_8369342_n.jpg)
Right on! :thumbsup: I'd love to do a huge piece like that. It's amazing how much detail can go into a piece using random parts. That had to of been a expensive one!
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This one is for my wife's uncle.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bat003.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bat007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bat012.jpg)
Praying Mantis not included :lol:
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There was some guy selling a bunch of this sort of stuff in town. They had an open market on the main drag. Problem was right at one end were some 'Jesus' people yelling about something. Actually these guy's looked like the plumbers. :lol: They had bright day-glow shirts with 'Jesus' and 'God'. As I was driving by the PoPo were walking up to them to have a talk. The Walnut Creek doesn't appreciate that sort of stuff.
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I thought about building up some inventory and doing a art fair or something like that. Seems like it goes as fast as I make it. Hard to build up inventory.
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Chef
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chef001.jpg)
I even got paid! :lol:
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Chef
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chef001.jpg)
I even got paid! :lol:
:lol: this one's hilarious, looks great
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Very Nice! :thumb:
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More spring things for the same person that ordered the Chef.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/misc039.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/misc047-Copy-Copy.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/misc046.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/misc041.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/misc048.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dogs003.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dogs002.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dogs001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/dogs004.jpg)
This thread is going to the dogs! :eek:
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Golden Retriever for a Xmas gift.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden005.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden018.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden020.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golden021.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/218.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/216.jpg)
This came together pretty quick.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/211.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/212.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/206.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/207.jpg)
This was fun. I had no idea how it would turn out. I just stared building and this is the result. The upper jaw bearing still spins. :thumbsup: You can see some Ford and GM logo's on some of the valves.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/238.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/229.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/227.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/223.jpg)
Various Xmas gifts for family members.
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Congratulations!! I think that your skill in both designing and carrying out those designs has REALLY improved, not that it was bad to begin with, but those last Christmas gifts are really impressive, I am amazed by the complexity of the golden retriever's tail, and the simplicity of the design of the cook, mechanic and football player. I know that they may look simple but must be really tough to come up with those designs. I don't know if I make my point clearly enough: it's simple and awesome. I think that the gifts that are made by the same person that gives the gift, are the best ones. Being an amateur cook myself I always like to cook my gifts for the people I care.
Congratulations again! :beers:
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Congratulations!! I think that your skill in both designing and carrying out those designs has REALLY improved, not that it was bad to begin with, but those last Christmas gifts are really impressive, I am amazed by the complexity of the golden retriever's tail, and the simplicity of the design of the cook, mechanic and football player. I know that they may look simple but must be really tough to come up with those designs. I don't know if I make my point clearly enough: it's simple and awesome. I think that the gifts that are made by the same person that gives the gift, are the best ones. Being an amateur cook myself I always like to cook my gifts for the people I care.
Congratulations again! :beers:
Thanks, I always enjoy feedback. Sometimes less is more.
That Golden tail took about 4 hours. But it's worth the time if it comes out right. The home made gifts are almost not happening anymore it seems. It is nice to get something that was made for someone. I added the horns on to the football player since the person getting it moved out here from Minn. and he is a huge Vikings fan.
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the person getting it moved out here from Minn. and he is a huge Vikings van.
the first thing i thought when i saw the horns was go Vikings (although we suck this year).... your work is amazing. simple yet amazing as Tsd said
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun003.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun004.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun009.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun010.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun013.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun012.jpg)
I have been wanting one of these in case some fleshy headed mutants attack! :guns:
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Your creations are getting even better than they were at first!
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/raygun012.jpg)
I have been wanting one of these in case some fleshy headed mutants attack! :guns:
let me guess - Sulfuric Acid irrigator? :lol:
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let me guess - Sulfuric Acid irrigator? :lol:
Pretty close. ;)
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Hmm, interesting BUT the only thing I don't quite lie are the Phillips screw heads. No space weapon would use Phillip heads! Maybe steel rivets...
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Hmm, interesting BUT the only thing I don't quite lie are the Phillips screw heads. No space weapon would use Phillip heads! Maybe steel rivets...
The steam punk purists agree with you. I thought about cutting off some small carriage bolt heads and using a epoxy to fasten them but I didn't have the energy. This thing took way longer than I thought it would. The metal on the small engine muffler (round tube thingy) was way to thin to weld on. The handle is cast alum. so no welding steel to it. I like the fact the Phillips heads are brass looking VS chrome or shiny silver. It's a nice contrast. But for a first time I am happy with it. I sure learned a lot!
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/008-2.jpg)
A Christmas gift for a lady I work with.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/006-3.jpg)
Another Christmas gift for another lady I work with. She wears flip flops almost everyday.
This naughty dog was commissioned.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/010-4.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/015-2.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/011-2.jpg)
The lady who ordered it wanted something in the belly. I was thinking a bone, but thought a shoe would be funny.
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Looks like a kid's slipper. Have you ever thought about starting a Etsy.com account?
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Looks like a kid's slipper. Have you ever thought about starting a Etsy.com account?
I have thought about it. Right now I can't get a head. It's going as fast as I can make it. I am sure things will slow after Christmas. I have looked on there. There is some really nice stuff. I know a lady who sells things she sews on there.
I was going to try and build up some inventory and do a craft show. The problem with selling on line is the packaging and shipping. That dog weighs exactly 40#. I'd have to build a crate to ship it. I don't think a cardboard box would live long. Some of the smaller things would be easy to package. I have a number of small projects I could do I guess. Time will tell. Right now it don't feel like a job. I am having a blast doing this. I'd rather sculpt than anything and it's going to get me in trouble around the house. :fish: :lol:
Thanks for the complements! Any feed back is always a plus.
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I have thought about it. Right now I can't get a head. It's going as fast as I can make it. I am sure things will slow after Christmas. I have looked on there. There is some really nice stuff. I know a lady who sells things she sews on there.
I was going to try and build up some inventory and do a craft show. The problem with selling on line is the packaging and shipping. That dog weighs exactly 40#. I'd have to build a crate to ship it. I don't think a cardboard box would live long. Some of the smaller things would be easy to package. I have a number of small projects I could do I guess. Time will tell. Right now it don't feel like a job. I am having a blast doing this. I'd rather sculpt than anything and it's going to get me in trouble around the house. :fish: :lol:
Thanks for the complements! Any feed back is always a plus.
Strap the dog to a plywood floor and use a double thick box. That's how my pancake compressor was shipped. Or else you could weld a box together. :lol:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Xmasbugs004.jpg)
Made a batch of these to give away to people at work. I call them Christmas Cockroaches. :lol:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bdt007.jpg)
Breakdown of the month for my Jeep Club.
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Lady Justice
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Wow Scott! You've come a long way from the couple in the back yard you had done while I was in CA. The spider reminds me of the Jeep at Hole in the Rock in Moab.
If you were closer I'd give you a bunch of parts and such.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/golferv20004.jpg)
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For another lady I work with.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/giraffeV20004.jpg)
Another Giraffe, this one is for my cousin.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/crucifix2003.jpg)
The hole in the lifter makes a nice belly button. :lol:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Ollie004.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Ollie008.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Pelican007.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Pelican008.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Pelican001.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Armadillo001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Armadillo002.jpg)
Would make a good hood ornament :lol:
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http://brittanysbest.com/?p=425#more-425
Here is a interview I did.
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Here is a Dobro for my niece. She turned 14 yesterday.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Etsy5013.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Etsy5024.jpg)
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See Jeffy if you bought a welder you could have a guitar too. :wall: But I would imagine yours sounds much better than the one I made. :biggrin:
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this one is awesome (guitar and stand), my favourite so far.
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this one is awesome (guitar and stand), my favourite so far.
Thanks Man! :thumb:
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Is that guitar to go with the worlds smallest violin
Here is a Dobro for my niece. She turned 14 yesterday.
See Jeffy if you bought a welder you could have a guitar too. :wall: But I would imagine yours sounds much better than the one I made. :biggrin:
(http://rupyb.com/images/gallery/rupy/118_I-see-what-you-did-there.jpg)
To that I say:
(http://clearcricket.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/reservoir_dogs-worlds_smallest_violin.gif?w=201&h=152)
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I don't know what the worlds smallest violin measures. Way smaller than that Dobro. It's OAL is 13.5 inches.
I used jewelery wire for the strings. I hope she don't break one. I strung it before I welded the back on. It would be a real pain to try and re-string.
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I don't know what the worlds smallest violin measures. Way smaller than that Dobro. It's OAL is 13.5 inches.
I used jewelery wire for the strings. I hope she don't break one. I strung it before I welded the back on. It would be a real pain to try and re-string.
You could have strung it like a real guitar. So instead of having the tuner nuts on the side of the head, have them in the back. Or else have extra bolts com up from the back of the head in addition to the tuner nuts. Tap the head and drill a hole through the bolt. Twist the bolt will wrap the wire around it. For teh other end you jsut need a plate with some holes then add a lead slug to the end or something so it can't get pulled through.
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You could have strung it like a real guitar. So instead of having the tuner nuts on the side of the head, have them in the back. Or else have extra bolts com up from the back of the head in addition to the tuner nuts. Tap the head and drill a hole through the bolt. Twist the bolt will wrap the wire around it. For teh other end you jsut need a plate with some holes then add a lead slug to the end or something so it can't get pulled through.
Good idea. I did use a bead to keep the string from coming though.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/v8001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/v8006.jpg)
Got V8?
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:thumb: Way cool stuff, dude. Nice work... :beers:
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What about a V10? heh
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1940 John Deere Model B
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/tractor063.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/tractor065.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/tractor078.jpg)
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That thing must weigh a ton. Those ring gears are heavy. I was thinking about making a D44 ring gear into a clock until I actually held one.
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That thing must weigh a ton. Those ring gears are heavy. I was thinking about making a D44 ring gear into a clock until I actually held one.
Bathroom scale said 26#. That is 3/16 plate too :whistle: They made things to last back in the day!
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Bathroom scale said 26#. That is 3/16 plate too :whistle: They made things to last back in the day!
the tractor is the one i like the most, looks awesome
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Wow, your creations just keep getting better!
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Thanks everyone!
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/tractor068.jpg)
Here is the 2 cylinder motor. It was a 170 cubic inch motor with around 20HP. In 1940 they switched from a 3 speed tranny to a 6 speed.
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I just entered these in the Ventura County Fair. It runs Aug 3-14 in Ventura Ca. The Rooster is entered as a outdoor sculpture and the JD tractor as a indoor sculpture. First time I have ever done this sorta thing.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/rooster2002.jpg)
I just entered these in the Ventura County Fair. It runs Aug 3-14 in Ventura Ca. The Rooster is entered as a outdoor sculpture and the JD tractor as a indoor sculpture. First time I have ever done this sorta thing.
I've won regional ribbons for a few things I've made. I even got a plaque. Was asked to do the state fair but I didn't bother.
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I've won regional ribbons for a few things I've made. I even got a plaque. Was asked to do the state fair but I didn't bother.
What did you make?
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What did you make?
I had a few plastic models and a clock I made. The clock won the trip to the State.
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I had a few plastic models and a clock I made. The clock won the trip to the State.
What organization or who were these entered through? School?
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What organization or who were these entered through? School?
My sister entered my stuff at the time. She was a Volunteer. I believe it was entered in as an individual with no association since I didn't even live in that county.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/002-5.jpg)
This was for the Rooster. It paid $150.00 :doggy:
I am looking forward to next year!
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Congratulations! Very nice work!
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This is the latest. Title is Mother and Daughters. Going to KC. Mo.
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She's got some junk in her trunk.
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She's got some junk in her trunk.
I like them that way... but not to much. :lol:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/gearfish005.jpg)
:fish:
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:thumb:
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Next you need to do a kinetic sculpture. :wall:
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Next you need to do a kinetic sculpture. :wall:
I'd like to someday. I try and have stuff that can move if it works out. It's always fun to play with stuff. Everything is so heavy, having a wind powered something or other would be tough. Maybe a spiny thing that you shove?
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There is a craft fair this Sat. I tried to come up with some small fairly cheap items to sell. Should be a interesting day.
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Save those old UJ's for me! Mail them down with those worn out alt. bearings. They will fit in one of the small flat rate USPO boxes.
why do you want his old crap?
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why do you want his old crap?
http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,6631.0.html :naughty:
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http://4bangerjp.com/forums/index.php/topic,6631.0.html :naughty:
:thumb: shit dude if you pay the shipping I got tones we do every day. are you looking for anything in particular ?
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:thumb: shit dude if you pay the shipping I got tones we do every day. are you looking for anything in particular ?
Mostly small stuff. Bearings,small gears (not R&P I have a good supply) spider gears size, timing chain gears are good too. U joints
Gears from motor bike or snow machine tranny's are always good. Valves come in handy too. Bolts of about any size, pinion nuts.
Nothing aluminum. I wire feed with flux core so I can't do the exotic metals.
What kind of stuff are you coming across?
Does your postal system offer flat rate boxes?
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Sorry about getting off topic on your thread Jeffy. :beers:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/highwheeler002.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/highwheeler006.jpg)
I have been wanting to do a high wheeler for a long time.
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That came out great! How big is it?
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That came out great! How big is it?
most likely between 13 to 16'' diam for that front wheel
looks great
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Very nice. Although ascetically, I think having the stand on the back wheel would look better.
Would be really cool as a kinetic. Maybe have a guy in the seat and a small solar motor powering the big wheel...
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That came out great! How big is it?
21 inches long and 16 high over all lengths.
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Very nice. Although ascetically, I think having the stand on the back wheel would look better.
Would be really cool as a kinetic. Maybe have a guy in the seat and a small solar motor powering the big wheel...
I was torn on the base. If I had to do it again or the next one would have a small stand (base) on the rear wheel and something tied into a small base on the front wheel. Mostly because there is not a lot of support in the frame. I would hate to see it break due to it falling or someone playing with it.
I like having things move, but sadly nothing moves on this one. People are hard for me to do. I would like to do a super hero type person. I have some ideas but it would be real time consuming. So I keep putting it off.
This on took way longer than I thought it would. If I had to do it again it would be faster. Learning curve thing.
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I was torn on the base. If I had to do it again or the next one would have a small stand (base) on the rear wheel and something tied into a small base on the front wheel. Mostly because there is not a lot of support in the frame. I would hate to see it break due to it falling or someone playing with it.
I like having things move, but sadly nothing moves on this one. People are hard for me to do. I would like to do a super hero type person. I have some ideas but it would be real time consuming. So I keep putting it off.
This on took way longer than I thought it would. If I had to do it again it would be faster. Learning curve thing.
maybe have an arch on each side where the fork for the rear wheel meets the frame (or maybe from the rear wheel axle) - would look more like a functional stand for the bicycle
maybe use the crank wheel on the next one for the rear (so it's smaller) although in that case you'd need to use something in the center but I'm sure you could probably find a fender washer that would work with some little grinding, would make it look more like the front where the toothed ring stands for the tire.
i think it looks great, i'm sure your next one would get some improvements, easier to tell what can work better once you have one made.
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I was torn on the base. If I had to do it again or the next one would have a small stand (base) on the rear wheel and something tied into a small base on the front wheel. Mostly because there is not a lot of support in the frame. I would hate to see it break due to it falling or someone playing with it.
I like having things move, but sadly nothing moves on this one. People are hard for me to do. I would like to do a super hero type person. I have some ideas but it would be real time consuming. So I keep putting it off.
This on took way longer than I thought it would. If I had to do it again it would be faster. Learning curve thing.
That's the problem with art. It's usually a one off and you have to decide things on the fly. You don't really plan things out too detailed.
I don't think breaking it is a big deal. It's not to be played with. But having the stand on the rear wheel would give it more of the appearance that it's standing on it's own. There would be more tension. Will it fall over, etc... With the big wheel up front, the stand takes a little away from it's grandness. Or something along those lines, an art critic might say.
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That's the problem with art. It's usually a one off and you have to decide things on the fly. You don't really plan things out too detailed.
I don't think breaking it is a big deal. It's not to be played with. But having the stand on the rear wheel would give it more of the appearance that it's standing on it's own. There would be more tension. Will it fall over, etc... With the big wheel up front, the stand takes a little away from it's grandness. Or something along those lines, an art critic might say.
I agree. Less is more with the stand.
I wanted to use some 7/8 inch wrenches for the front forks but it did not pan out. I had other ideas for the rear fork, but that didn't pan out either.
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Just finished this clock for a buddy of mine. He broke the ring gear earlier this year.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Mikesclock008.jpg)
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Very nice :thumb:
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Gonna keep the tractor a secret? :wall:
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Gonna keep the tractor a secret? :wall:
:lol: I'll get it posted a bit later today.
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I was commissioned to build a 1940 John Deere Model B. I had made one before so this one went a bit faster and I made a change or 2.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JD2001.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JD2012.jpg)
I added both fuel filler caps. Luckily I found some carriage bolts with a "F" stamped on the head that was about the right scale. My first tractor only had one filler cap.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JD2004.jpg)
A thermostat made a pretty good flywheel.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JD2006.jpg)
A Craftsman socket and U joint cap made pretty good pullies.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JD2007.jpg)
Here are the 2 side by side. The one on the left is my original.
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They look great! Nice dog too.
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:thumb: :beers: I agree. Very nice work, and nice dog, too. I love Labs.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/desklamp004.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/desklamp002.jpg)
I have been wanting to do a desk lamp for some time. Finally got around to it. It's fully adjustable.
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They look great! Nice dog too.
:thumb: :beers: I agree. Very nice work, and nice dog, too. I love Labs.
Thanks guy's. :beers:
That's Fiona, she is the oldest of the our 2 labs. She follows me everywhere!
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:popcorn: You do great work. I like the bat hanging upside-down, the clock, and the lamp best. My dad would really love the owl. :clap:
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That could kill someone if it fell off the desk. :lol:
If you used some braided cord and maybe a older style lamp shade, I think it would blend in better. I'd also take the loops out at the bottom. if you need something to stop the cable from being pulled through, I'd maybe weld another socket on the base and tie a knot in the cord and shove it inside the socket.
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That could kill someone if it fell off the desk. :lol:
If you used some braided cord and maybe a older style lamp shade, I think it would blend in better. I'd also take the loops out at the bottom. if you need something to stop the cable from being pulled through, I'd maybe weld another socket on the base and tie a knot in the cord and shove it inside the socket.
I wish I had a older style cord. That's what I could find at Lowes. They were out of the black ones. I didn't think brown would look good.
Industrial type shades are hard to come by. I robbed that one off a work light.
I was looking at those loops when I was taking those PICS and thought I should take them out. But I left them. The cord stays pretty good with out them, since there is a few wraps on the reel/spool that the little guy is holding.
I got a E-mail from someone in Belgium about a Pelican build. There last name is Pellikaan. I did one last year for someone so they wanted to know if it was still for sale. could be my first international sale. :smokes:
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Well the Pelican deal went through. I just shipped these out today. I hope they make it through customs OK.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Pelicanfinal009.jpg)
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i really like these 2, really nice work, what did you use for the lower side of the beak? it took me a little to realize what i'm looking at (didn't read your comment) and once i clued in was like "right, that's what it is" - that added to the artistic impression quite a bit to be honest.
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i really like these 2, really nice work, what did you use for the lower side of the beak? it took me a little to realize what i'm looking at (didn't read your comment) and once i clued in was like "right, that's what it is" - that added to the artistic impression quite a bit to be honest.
The mouth (beak) open area are 2 allen wrenches that I bent and shortened the short side to get the open area. Then the lower sides are 3/16 mild steel.
The upper beak, one is a concrete drill bit and the other was a wrench. The wrench was a fairly large metric one. IIRC 22mm on one end and 24mm on the other. The reason I chose that was it had Fiat cast into it. Must of came from a tool kit from a Fiat. But the customer didn't like the Fiat on there so I ground it off. :'(
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Here is my latest project. The cap gun is a Hubley. From what I understand they stopped making cap guns in 1965. This one is the "Flip" I couldn't find out much on it doing a quick google search.
But the project was a lot of fun to build. This one came together without much trouble. It's just over a foot tall.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bottleholder016.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/bottleholder009.jpg)
This should work with most 750ML bottles. Right at 100 parts,tools,and various bits of hardware in this.
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This Les Paul was commissioned.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaul026.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaul022-1.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaul023.jpg)
The 4 screws that act as knobs spin. :naughty:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaul015-1.jpg)
It's about 13 inches long.
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that's nice man
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that's nice man
:beers: Thanks!
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What's the outer band made from?
Would have been cool if it was playable. Real tuners and such.
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What's the outer band made from?
Would have been cool if it was playable. Real tuners and such.
1/2inch wide 1/8 thick steel. That outline is made from 4 sections. I scored it with the grinder to get it to bend in the shape.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaul003-1.jpg)
Here is just the outline.
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Was that an Epiphone you're copying? The head stock should of had an open book look to it and not clipped corners if it was an Epiphone.
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Was that an Epiphone you're copying? The head stock should of had an open book look to it and not clipped corners if it was a Gibson.
Not knowing squat about these I was looking at photo's from a search. They showed both styles. I wasn't sure which was correct or if both were correct. So I picked one.
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Not knowing squat about these I was looking at photo's from a search. They showed both styles. I wasn't sure which was correct or if both were correct. So I picked one.
Yeah, there's a difference, in some circles a big one. Epiphone Les Pauls are usually the value line while Gibson is the premium. That's the only difference you'd notice with the art piece since all of the other differences are wood finish and hardware related.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaulV20006.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaulV20002.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/LesPaulV20008.jpg)
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Ok how's this one?
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Better headstock. Can you strum the string or is that wire too thick? I think adding tuner pegs (even fake ones) and having real guitar strings would allow you to have more viewer involvement. I'm sure looking at it people would wants to strum those strings. Maybe run bolts up through the headstock with holes drilled through them. You could then lock them in place with a nut which would allow you to tune the strings a little. You would need a way to get to the other side of the strings on the body side though. Also, I'd maybe consider something to simulate humbuckers pickups. Not that it needs to be heavier.
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The strings are 28ga and 34 ga wire. They can be strumed but it sounds bad. It's hard to get the wire tight by hand. The steel ruler is much to thin to try and weld a nut to make the proper tuner pegs. This is more of a show piece than a user.
It's hard to fit stuff in there. I would love to come up with something to resemble the pick ups but fitting stuff in to fill up the space gets tricky and the surface is not even. I have less than a 1/2 inch thickness to work with. I had to cut about a 1/8 off the cam lobe. Trying to add the pick ups would be tough.
It's heavier than you think. When you pick it up most people are surprised. I am not worried about weight. It is what it is.
Better headstock. Can you strum the string or is that wire too thick? I think adding tuner pegs (even fake ones) and having real guitar strings would allow you to have more viewer involvement. I'm sure looking at it people would wants to strum those strings. Maybe run bolts up through the headstock with holes drilled through them. You could then lock them in place with a nut which would allow you to tune the strings a little. You would need a way to get to the other side of the strings on the body side though. Also, I'd maybe consider something to simulate humbuckers pickups. Not that it needs to be heavier.
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The strings are 28ga and 34 ga wire. They can be strumed but it sounds bad. It's hard to get the wire tight by hand. The steel ruler is much to thin to try and weld a nut to make the proper tuner pegs. This is more of a show piece than a user.
It's hard to fit stuff in there. I would love to come up with something to resemble the pick ups but fitting stuff in to fill up the space gets tricky and the surface is not even. I have less than a 1/2 inch thickness to work with. I had to cut about a 1/8 off the cam lobe. Trying to add the pick ups would be tough.
It's heavier than you think. When you pick it up most people are surprised. I am not worried about weight. It is what it is.
No, I'm pretty sure it's heavy as is.
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It looks great! Your art just keeps getting better and better.
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I made this for my wife's aunt.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/leaf-lamp001_zps85a7e820.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/leaf-lamp002_zps7fe81449.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/leaf-lamp006_zpse41a62e2.jpg)
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Looks like I have not posted in this tread in a while. You can see some of my stuff on Facebook if you do that sorta thing.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bucket-Of-Bolts/198296093595655?ref=hl
Here is a chess set I just finished.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chesssetcomplete002_zpsdae2d679.jpg)
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very cool, looks great. nice that you gathered matching parts for black/white sets.
did you make the board yourself (black/white checkers part i mean), like painted it? can't figure it out from the pics.
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very cool, looks great. nice that you gathered matching parts for black/white sets.
did you make the board yourself (black/white checkers part i mean), like painted it? can't figure it out from the pics.
It's tile. I had them cut down to 2.25 inches. 1/16 grout line.
The hard part was finding stuff I had I could make 2 complete sets out of. Plus getting the scale to work right. It would have been sad for the queen or bishop to be taller than the king :nono:
I wouldn't mind doing a smaller chess set down the road. This is pretty large. Not something you toss in the closet when not in use.
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Very nice!
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It's tile. I had them cut down to 2.25 inches. 1/16 grout line.
came out great
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Love the chess set :thumb:
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FordBot001_zps09c0041e.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/FordBot001_zps09c0041e.jpg.html)
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otobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/FordBot003_zpse361b3d3.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/FordBot003_zpse361b3d3.jpg.html)
I saw the Ford emblem and knew it had to be a robot. He is about 13 inches tall.
I started a Chevy one and a Dodge one will follow that. These guy's are a blast to make.
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Very nice!
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Thanks Neale!
Here is Mr. Bowtie
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chevybot001_zps1ecdcde2.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/chevybot001_zps1ecdcde2.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chevybot002_zps1542d72d.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/chevybot002_zps1542d72d.jpg.html)
Working on the Dodge guy right now.
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Looks like a C10 badge from a 65-ish Truck
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/chevybot002_zps1542d72d.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/chevybot002_zps1542d72d.jpg.html)
i'm liking this guy, i like the less busy feet (somehow less is more for me in this case)
what you think of stamped rockers for the feet/shoes? or maybe using pushrods instead if nails (more in the theme i guess).
looks great (no criticism), was just throwing ideas, whish i had your art skills
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i'm liking this guy, i like the less busy feet (somehow less is more for me in this case)
what you think of stamped rockers for the feet/shoes? or maybe using pushrods instead if nails (more in the theme i guess).
looks great (no criticism), was just throwing ideas, whish i had your art skills
The idea is for these 3 auto themed bots not to be the same. So I am doing each a bit different. Feet are kinda tough. They have to be large enough so it's stable. It would be a shame for these to be off balance. I have seen some rocker arms used as feet before. I have some. For these bots they are not large enough. I thought about pushrods I have some not a lot. I have found that some don't mind being bent and others snap. I have some pushrods going on the Dodge bot. (Not feet)
I agree with less is more. Sometimes it's hard to say "that's enough".
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Looks like a C10 badge from a 65-ish Truck
Not sure what year it came off of. I was thinking mid 60's but don't know. Maybe early 70's.
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Not sure what year it came off of. I was thinking mid 60's but don't know. Maybe early 70's.
I don't think they had those in the 70's. By then, they had moved to a bigger badge.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/DodgeBot009_zps925932ee.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/DodgeBot009_zps925932ee.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/DodgeBot005_zps21a7473f.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/DodgeBot005_zps21a7473f.jpg.html)
Here is the Dodge Bot. Notice the rocker arms Sharp? :naughty: Nice calf muscles!
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Not sure what year it came off of. I was thinking mid 60's but don't know. Maybe early 70's.
I was looking up some other stuff for someone else that overlapped this. It's from a 1964 Chevy. It was the only year of that badge.
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I was looking up some other stuff for someone else that overlapped this. It's from a 1964 Chevy. It was the only year of that badge.
Very cool! Thanks :beers: I didn't know it was a single year thing. Pretty cool! I saw one while watching American Restoration on TV last night. But it was in the distance.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/DodgeBot020_zpsed442d89.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/DodgeBot020_zpsed442d89.jpg.html)
Here is a group shot.
So if these 3 would get into a knock down drag out fight, who would win?
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The Ford looks toughest. Very nice work.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/DodgeBot020_zpsed442d89.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/DodgeBot020_zpsed442d89.jpg.html)
Here is a group shot.
So if these 3 would get into a knock down drag out fight, who would win?
You need two more...
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You need two more...
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRAMHLOLaMei0SDzc5Q0LdLhy0S9_R7DP-4WFM6zpVNUlYAqE2GQg)(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjAwWDIwMA==/z/ivIAAOxyVX1Rr71k/$T2eC16d,!ygE9s7HKKkwBRr71kMBdw~~60_35.JPG?set_id=8800004005)
There are a lot more that I would like to do.
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There are a lot more that I would like to do.
The only other companies to have a truck back then was Studabaker, GMC... A rare one would be a Mercury. Although your Ram guy is probably 30-40 years younger then the other two.
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The only other companies to have a truck back then was Studabaker, GMC... A rare one would be a Mercury. Although your Ram guy is probably 30-40 years younger then the other two.
Very true. When looking for Dodge emblems the vintage stuff was just to large for the scale I wanted. Plus I already had the Dodge badge. But if I had found a RAM emblem or some other emblem I would have bought it.
Thinking down the road of doing a rising sun or Euro collection. A muscle car line would be cool too. It's endless really.
My brother is wanting a VW Bot. He is gonna send me some stuff from his bug leftovers.
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Today is flag day in the U.S.
Don't forget to put your flag up.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/DodgeBot017_zps9045e0ef.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/DodgeBot017_zps9045e0ef.jpg.html)
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Just finished this Jack Rabbit for my Aunt. He's about 3 foot tall.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JackRabbit018_zpsfe8f9de4.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/JackRabbit018_zpsfe8f9de4.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JackRabbit002_zpsdb91c621.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/JackRabbit002_zpsdb91c621.jpg.html)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/JackRabbit007_zps21bc5ffd.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/JackRabbit007_zps21bc5ffd.jpg.html)
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Looks heavy...
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Looks heavy...
It is. Glad I don't have to ship it.
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It looks good. How do you get the metal so clean?
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It looks good. How do you get the metal so clean?
I had the spring sand blasted. The rest I used a wire wheel on a drill and a paint removing nylon disk on a drill. That paint disk is awesome. It removes about anything without leaving grinding marks. The only thing that really works for mill scale on hot rolled steel.
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Thanks, I'll try that next time some rust problem comes up (won't be long).
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"Uh oh. Guess what day it is, guess what day it is! HUH anybody..."
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/Camel003_zps4bc7ed3e.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/Camel003_zps4bc7ed3e.jpg.html)
:hump: Day!
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I like the Pillsbury Dough Boy commercial more.
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c331/FourbangerYJ/metal%20art/2013fairribbons001_zps4426d807.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/FourbangerYJ/media/metal%20art/2013fairribbons001_zps4426d807.jpg.html)
The 2nd place was for the Jack Rabbit and the 5th place was for a lamp. :yikes: 5 people are interested in buying the lamp. Gonna do a blind drawing to see who gets the phone call. :doggy:
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cool, 'grats
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Congratulations!