wood carving 2nd gun

[Andrew]

Hi Gents,
wood carving has become a new hobby for me. i wanted to share my latest project. i need to clean the barrel and put it back on yet.
the rifle is a .50 cal. Hawken black powder rifle, a good shooter. so on the stock i put a Hawk's head with an eye i got from a taxidermist. the eye follows you, its almost creepy. i am just learning to carve wood so i am trying different things to see how it turns out. some things turn out better in my head than in wood lol. i beat some brass into submition to fit the forearm curve, not the best fit. it is flush and smooth, but my cuts are a little wide in spots. i might back fill with stained sawdust i have.
on the back side of the rifle i carved crossed feathers and just a decorative design. i can add to the carvings any time .
andrew

[zwerge]

Looking good Andrew,you`re very talented...Pete.

[Eric Zentner]

Another great job Andrew the eye sets it off, I am a fan of your work sir.

Eric

[Nick Hessens]

Love the eagle. Well done, mate!

Regards

[Andrew]

thanks guy's. hopefully i'm on the right track

[Panzer 3]

Hi Andrew,
You are on the right track my friend, i can see you making a living out of this one day the hawk is awsum and that eye is a bit spooky to. But i think you hit the nail on the head with that one, i look forward to your next project
and to see this rifle finished.
dave.

[tom simkins]

that is *&^%%$$ brill,,well done,,

[António Fragoeiro]

Beautiful, amazing work.
Cheers.
Nuno

[Andrew]

you guys are great encouragement. i only hope i can keep getting better.
here is the rifle back together.
Andrew

[Walkwolf]

As said - another great piece of carving, Andrew. I really like your idea
of using a taxidermist's eye set into the stock.........!