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Title: First portrait finally done
Post by: Gabby on October 09, 2011, 08:45:29 pm: Well after rejecting many ideas for a frame I finally opted for something rustic and simple. Rounded off the corners and used 3/8" rope tacked and glued around the edge with a Concho provided by the Boss after her suggestion to use it to hide where the ends come together. I used 1 quick coat of Puritan Pine stain, wiped it off immediately after applying so as to keep it from being too dark. Wanted the weathered look of skin after exposure to sun and wind. The grain came out right by adding accent to the cheek bones.

Special thanks go out to Charlie Dearing for the pattern, and to Marion for the 1/8" BB ply to cut it from.
Without their contributions it wouldn't have been possible!

Don't ask how long it took, I don't bother keeping a log. I'm still pretty slow and with the fine detail I took my time. It was cut almost exclusively with FD SR - 1 blades, I did test some FD - spiral blades but wasn't comfortable and couldn't use it for the fine cuts.
I made it only 10 by 12" overall to fit my small wall space, so many of the cuts are too fine for the spiral blades.
After staining I used spray satin clear to seal it. Don't have the cans in front of me so i can't tell you the product names. Forgot to add I used black poster paper as a backer with 1/4" masonite behind that for strength.
Check the Gallery for the photo named Quigley.From The movie Quigley Down Under. My favorite movie by Tom Selleck!
I'll be posting the photo right after I finish the message.
I hope you all enjoy it. You might find this informative too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quigley_Down_Under
Gabby
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: marmoh on October 09, 2011, 09:38:38 pm: Gabby, you did a wonderful job on the cutting of the portrait. Love the rope around it. A+ for sure. Marion
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Post by: newfie on October 09, 2011, 09:43:34 pm: great job Gabby thanks for posting
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Post by: Intarsia92 on October 09, 2011, 10:22:08 pm: Great job, love the way it turned out; both cutting and pattern are first class.

Thanks Gabby.
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: wombatie on October 10, 2011, 01:03:05 am: You did a marvelous job Gabby. He looks like a younger version of you.

Marg
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Post by: SheGold on October 10, 2011, 05:06:10 am: Great cutting and wonderful presentation... I love it Gabby .. very well done.. Sheila
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Post by: Bamacfa on October 10, 2011, 06:05:07 am: That looks super!
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Post by: Russ C on October 10, 2011, 07:24:54 am: Looks great, nick work. :)
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Post by: tux_linux on October 10, 2011, 09:33:40 am: nice! looks good.
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Post by: GrayBeard on October 10, 2011, 11:00:01 am: One of my favorite 'characters', too.

Wonderful job, ol' timer!

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: Bill P on October 10, 2011, 11:22:39 am: Great job, Gabby! :D

Bill
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: geneVG on October 11, 2011, 12:09:36 am: Hey Gabby, I really would like to see the picture, but there is no link for me to click to see it, or I am missing something.

gene
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: Gabby on October 11, 2011, 02:39:21 am: Quote from: wombatie on October 10, 2011, 01:03:05 am
You did a marvelous job Gabby. He looks like a younger version of you.

Marg

Marg, actually he reminds me a little of my older brother Louis back in the day, I only wish I'd been so lucky!
My wife says he's a HUNK! I can't fault her there, I always thought he was a man's man, like Sean Connery or John Wayne. No namby pambys there!

Gene I put it in the Gallery so it would size a bit larger. Go take a peek.

Thank you all for your kind words it helps me feel it was worth the while!

Durn Tootin' ;D ;D
Gabby
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: frankorona on October 11, 2011, 08:56:43 am: Hey Gabby, I can?t see your job, by the comments it seems that I was very good, I'd like to see, do you have another link?
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Post by: Marcellarius on October 11, 2011, 12:11:25 pm: great job!
it took me a while to find out that I have to look in the gallery..... 8)
but it's a really great piece.
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: Oges on October 11, 2011, 04:26:36 pm: Looks great Gabby, done well
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Post by: Gabby on October 11, 2011, 10:38:49 pm: Quote from: Oges on October 11, 2011, 04:26:36 pm
Looks great Gabby, done well

Here's a link to the picture from the Gallery:

Thank you sir for the link, but I think it opens bigger in the gallery doesn't it? At least that's why I put it there. Next time I'll tell where to look in red or yellow letters. Matter of fact I just did! People seem to skim right over that part of the post.
Gabby
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: frankorona on October 13, 2011, 09:41:00 am: WOW! Awesome job, congratulations.
Thanks for sharing
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Post by: CNLNC on October 13, 2011, 11:49:56 am: Hey Gabby, since i've been gone for a while, you have come a long way with your scrolling...WAY TO GO!!! The portrait of Magnum PI in a cowboy hat looks fantastic. You did an awesome job!
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: Barry on October 14, 2011, 11:02:39 pm: Nice work, Gabby! "Roy" never looked better. :)

Barry
Title: Re: First portrait finally done
Post by: Gabby on October 17, 2011, 12:15:21 am: Well look what happens when your PC crashes for 3 days. People up and say nice things about you!
Thanks folks and it looks like I shook Barry out of the wood work. Join us more often, any one who knows who "Roy" is can't be all bad.
Gabby