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14th December 2013, 01:11 PM #1
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Nutcracker Mark I
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.
Mock up with scale comparison
All finished.
Bret
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14th December 2013, 01:20 PM #2
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That looks great, congratulations.
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14th December 2013, 01:29 PM #3
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Lookin good Brett, But is it really a toy or turning...... Cheers, crowie
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15th December 2013, 01:48 PM #4
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That looks terrific!!!
One reservation - Do not try to crack a Macadamia nut!!!!
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15th December 2013, 07:41 PM #5
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Come on Arthur.... Call by there proper name - Queensland Nuts!!!
Originally Posted by artme
That looks terrific!!!
One reservation - Do not try to crack a Macadamia nut!!!!
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....
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16th December 2013, 09:59 AM #6
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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.
Still got some detail painting to do.
Bret
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16th December 2013, 10:14 AM #7
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Nice one Bret. It looks great.
Any bigger and you could crack Bunya Nuts with it.
I noticed that you titled it 'Mark I' - can I assume there's a Mark II on the way?... Steve
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16th December 2013, 12:25 PM #8
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Yes Steve there will be a Mark II in the future.
I finished all the painting and he is ready to be gift wrapped.
He is 26 inches tall. I free handed all the painting. The photos make him look better than he does.
Bret
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16th December 2013, 03:19 PM #9
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16th December 2013, 05:28 PM #10
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G'Day Bret, I reccon that he looks great, a job well done..... Cheers crowie
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16th December 2013, 06:23 PM #11
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Wow, that came up really well, Bret, with the paint and other details. Nice work. It looks fantastic.
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.... Steve
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16th December 2013, 11:24 PM #12
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Thank you guys for the comments. Steve there will be a Mark II but probably after Xmas.
Bret
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