Eagle V Cobra.

Decided to carve something for my Eagle to attack so a Cobra has popped out the wall to do battle:D Carved in lime and stained to a maple finish, I decided to stain the wood first then carve the scales, I think it makes them more prominent. Anyway WHO WINS?

You have been so very busy! Captured a moment in time, my all-time favorite concept, again. Think I'll bet on the eagle.

Thanks RV, I have been busy carving before summer arrives and it gets too hot, I love doing the wall concept but I've got a couple of carvings to do as wedding presents and one large abstract carving I've been planning then it will be back to the wall:). Yeah I think the Eagle would win but it would need a direct hit with the claws :rolleyes:

WOW what an action packed carving!
That would be a ferocious battle. Really Brilliant! :2tsup:

Thanks Germaine, It's really brought my wall to life this one :U

Excellent work! I'd also have to bet on the eagle. Look closely at the flag of Mexico sometime. No cobras there, but lots of rattlesnakes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_o..._of_Mexico.svg

Ah ha I had know idea that was on the Mexican flag, thanks Claude, We don't get Cobra's here either but they look impressive:D. Tiger snakes and Taipan's are bad enough.

Ah ! just caught this thread , great work !
How did you find carving the lime ?
Eagle wins but not for long if he's not very careful ?
Mike

Thanks Mike, I really like carving the lime, you seem to be able to chisel in different directions without splitting it or taking big chunks out, the only thing I didn't like much is I find it quite hard to sand. I took a chance on it and bought a big lot so most of what I'm doing at the moment will be in lime. It takes detail well but Huon Pine is still my number 1, it has a nicer grain, very easy to carve and sand but it's expensive and hard to find in WA.

Yes Lime doesn't sand very well & never use wire wool on it as it leaves a horrid permanent grey stain !
It doesn't respond well to burrs either fuzzing up & leaving a poor finish.
However it does edge tool finish beautifully & as you've already found out for yourself you can even go against the grain a little too .:o
Lime will hold the tiniest of detail very crisply & sharply.
If only it wasn't so err...... well bland & boring when finished I'd use it more , there again, that is a positive advantage when the focus is to be on the sculpture.
Mike