Foundry Man Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Well, the bronze came out good. I broke the ceramic shell off of it, and I am happy. the only glitch is that about 1/4 inch of the 2nd point on one antler didn't make it. But, I can weld that and fix it. Other than that, it's pretty sexy! Here are some pictures. I will also show you a picture of an elk I just finished. The Coues Sculpture will have a similar patina (just to give you an idea of what the thing will look like). this shows the shell just coming off. this shows how thich the shell is. It is as hard as concrete, and a pain in the butt to get off. This is shows the antler that didn't quite make it. Some fancy TIG welding will fix it though. This is one of the elk I just got done. What do you all think about the patina (color) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Foundry Man, That is awesome, you have a special talent. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your "work". Looks great, --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Why fix the antler? Its not like Coues are symmetrical every time anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
257wby Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I agree with SBD, just call it character. I think it looks awesome. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wklman Report post Posted January 11, 2008 we could always say that casey shot it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Nice work! I like the petina on that elk. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRONG Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I just like saying the word petina Nice sculptures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted January 11, 2008 That is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I agree with the others. Leave that tine missing and you've got an open door for the story about how you saw him sparring with another little bronze couesey & he broke it off. Great job, can't wait to see it done. Matt S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted January 11, 2008 FM, I like the patina on your spotting scope, but that whitetail is awesome, how about putting a pic of the mistress in so we can see scale!!! ag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhutnaz Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Sweet elk and don't fix the deer, i LOVE those ugly bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowNut Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Very Cool Looks Awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tucrats Report post Posted January 16, 2008 That is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
