Nutcracker Mark I

[bj383ss]

Hello Guys,

I made a nutcracker soldier for my mom for Xmas. Here are a couple of shots. I am in the process of painting it right now. I will update when I get it finished.

Body measured out.
http://images53.fotki.com/v1495/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7524-vi.jpg

Mock up with scale comparison
http://images19.fotki.com/v193/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7526-vi.jpg


All finished.
http://images19.fotki.com/v1611/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7656-vi.jpg

http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7657-vi.jpg

http://images41.fotki.com/v9/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7658-vi.jpg

Bret

[old1955]

That looks great, congratulations.

[crowie]

Lookin good Brett, But is it really a toy or turning...... Cheers, crowie

[artme]

That looks terrific!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

One reservation - Do not try to crack a Macadamia nut!!!!

[crowie]

That looks terrific!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

One reservation - Do not try to crack a Macadamia nut!!!!
Come on Arthur.... Call by there proper name - Queensland Nuts!!!
When we were kids at my grandparents place at Redcliffe we either used a hammer or the bench vice to crack them open....
Many a sore thumb and many squashed ones in the vice....

[bj383ss]

If he was made from hardwood he might. But he is all pine so I wouldn't try cracking any nuts.

He is getting some paint and hair.
http://images45.fotki.com/v1481/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7665-vi.jpg

http://images53.fotki.com/v1465/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7666-vi.jpg

Still got some detail painting to do.

Bret

[Hermit]

Nice one Bret. It looks great. :2tsup:
Any bigger and you could crack Bunya Nuts with it. :D

I noticed that you titled it 'Mark I' - can I assume there's a Mark II on the way?

[bj383ss]

Yes Steve there will be a Mark II in the future.

I finished all the painting and he is ready to be gift wrapped.

http://images18.fotki.com/v437/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7667-vi.jpg

http://images116.fotki.com/v618/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7668-vi.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v1611/photos/4/1710564/12703071/DSCN7669-vi.jpg

He is 26 inches tall. I free handed all the painting. The photos make him look better than he does.

Bret

[elderly]

Very nice Bret, I am sure your mom will love it.
Cheers Frank.

[crowie]

G'Day Bret, I reccon that he looks great, a job well done..... Cheers crowie

[Hermit]

Wow, that came up really well, Bret, with the paint and other details. Nice work. It looks fantastic. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I'm looking forward to Mk II.

Been doing a bit of turning myself, but nothing exciting, only a couple of tea-light candle holders for more practice.

[bj383ss]

Thank you guys for the comments. Steve there will be a Mark II but probably after Xmas.

Bret