gamekeeper1960 Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Another project on the go,this time thought I'd go for Mr Raynard 🦊 so here we go again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Hmmmm hate to be critical but are the ears a bit too small ? A fox has very large ears and that is looking a bit lurcherish. Just trying to be helpful you understand Edited January 20, 2022 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Hmmmm hate to be critical but are the ears a bit too small ? A fox has very large ears and that is looking a bit lurcherish. Just trying to be helpful you understand Hi Mr Walker570, I don't mind your criticism at all in fact I'm always open to listen to any helpful comments ...but I have made them slightly shorter for the reason that it is a walking stick and made to be used not just for decoration,so you do have to think of the implications of it being dropped and so to leave a bit of extra meat on to help protect them... DB.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Understood. Look forward to seeing the finished piece. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Understood. Look forward to seeing the finished piece. Keep up the good work. Will do...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I do love your work and it is interesting to hear the reasoning behind your decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I do love your work and it is interesting to hear the reasoning behind your decisions. Thanks Dave, sometimes I do try to add logic into the equation. My first decision when I started making stick was that it wanted to make them fit for purposes, so they must fit the hand, and be easy to carry as most of my stick are primarily for field work. I have seen some over the the years that are not easy or comfortable to walk with and I guess so are more decorational.. DB.... Edited January 21, 2022 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Cant wait to see a hedgehog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Again no criticism because I can't do anything like your work , may be the muzzle a bit too large/thick and needs to be a bit more wedge shaped to make the face flatter and appearing broader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, bottletopbill said: Cant wait to see a hedgehog Thanks Bill ...that reminds me of a joke about what the difference between a hedgehog and a police car ... Can I settle for doing a police car...😉 4 hours ago, old man said: Again no criticism because I can't do anything like your work , may be the muzzle a bit too large/thick and needs to be a bit more wedge shaped to make the face flatter and appearing broader? Again none taken Old man ...boy you're a hard crowd to please ...😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 We all have a smile when we see your work's of art👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 look forward to seeing the finished project. you have an incredible talent, I wish I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 As has been alluded to, some of the practical adjustments do make sense for daily use, with the right shading with the paint im sure they wont be noticed. Another fine work of art sir 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 14 hours ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Thanks Bill ...that reminds me of a joke about what the difference between a hedgehog and a police car ... Can I settle for doing a police car...😉 Again none taken Old man ...boy you're a hard crowd to please ...😉 You have been a member on here long enough to know you will always get a honest response. We all admire your artistry, the pheasant heads where/are superb. I asume you put them up to get an honest response and those of us who do make suggestions are only doing it to try to help. Keep at it and with practise your bound to get better Joking apart, I seriously enjoy seeing your work. I have done a few sticks myself and a bit of sculpture over the years and consider yours the best. There was a nice guy at game fairs many moons ago ..I believe his name was Tom... gimnger ish hair and beard. Super chap and he did wood carvings both full size and on sticks and his work was exceptional. Yours are on that level without doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 hours ago, bottletopbill said: We all have a smile when we see your work's of art👍 Thanks Bill...very kind words 👍 8 hours ago, Mr gen said: look forward to seeing the finished project. you have an incredible talent, I wish I had. Thank you Mr Gen...much appreciated 👍 5 hours ago, Walker570 said: You have been a member on here long enough to know you will always get a honest response. We all admire your artistry, the pheasant heads where/are superb. I asume you put them up to get an honest response and those of us who do make suggestions are only doing it to try to help. Keep at it and with practise your bound to get better Joking apart, I seriously enjoy seeing your work. I have done a few sticks myself and a bit of sculpture over the years and consider yours the best. There was a nice guy at game fairs many moons ago ..I believe his name was Tom... gimnger ish hair and beard. Super chap and he did wood carvings both full size and on sticks and his work was exceptional. Yours are on that level without doubt. Thanks Mr Walker...and you are absolutely right,your comments keep me honest and very much help me to strive forward and your words of encouragement are pleasing to hear ...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Like others, I too greatly admire your wonderful talent and look forward to seeing Mr.Reynard to his completion. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: Like others, I too greatly admire your wonderful talent and look forward to seeing Mr.Reynard to his completion. OB Thank you..👍... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Spent some time in the studio (her indoors reckons it's not a shed when you're being artistic lol) now a lot happier with the sharp end so to speak so started laying down some colour... Edited January 23, 2022 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Crikey the addition of some paint brings it to life! Simply wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 NOW that is getting there. A fox is not easy as our insticts tend to think of it as a dog but you have improved the muzzle and the paintwork is bringing it to life as TC says. Great to see it develope as it just shows the amount of work involved.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 I would chalk it up as a success. Good likeness in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Crikey the addition of some paint brings it to life! Simply wonderful. Cheers Dave...👍 59 minutes ago, Walker570 said: NOW that is getting there. A fox is not easy as our insticts tend to think of it as a dog but you have improved the muzzle and the paintwork is bringing it to life as TC says. Great to see it develope as it just shows the amount of work involved.. Thanks Mr Walker...👍 36 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: I would chalk it up as a success. Good likeness in my eyes. Thanks walked up very kind words from all you Gents ...means a lot to me...🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenshank1 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 What stunning stick that’s going to be 👍 You have great talent 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, greenshank1 said: What stunning stick that’s going to be 👍 You have great talent 👍 Thank you Greenshank1...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Pretty shabby , best if you just hurry up and get it finished, then send it to me and I'll bin it for you 😁. Your sticks are works of art , each one a masterpiece 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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