As the Eagle flys.

[FrederickH]

I just found this photo that I taken in Stockholm, and I'm thinking about carving /gilding this as my next project. There is a lot of undercutting, which will be interesting. Now, to scale this to a reasonable size!

[Grandpadave52]

Looking forward to following this one along.

[Gunny]

Interesting, will be watching.

[Gene Howe]

With your extraordinary talents, that's gonna one fantabulous piece. Can hardly wait to watch your progress.

[Cal]

You're the man on this stuff Frederick!!!

[FrederickH]

The basswood blank is now cut out(thanks again Lew!) and the decision of how to cut the back remains....... what to remove or leave! Carving should start tomorrow.

[FrederickH]

Not much happening right now. Some of the in-letting/carving is taking place and I've started to under-carve for the wings. We're headed for Long Island for Thanksgiving with our daughter and then we're heading up to Cape Cod for several days.On one of those days we should be on Martha's Vineyard for the day. Hoping that the weather cooperates with the driving portions of the trip.

[Grandpadave52]

Awesome. Great start. Wishing you safe travels and a blessings for good Thanksgiving, weather and time away with family.

[Gene Howe]

Doggonnit, Fredrick. Taking time away from this carving is totally unforgivable! You know that your fans here on TPWW are salivating in anticipation to see another of your fantastic creations. 

But, we'll forgive you, this time. 

But seriously, enjoy your time with the family and have a great Thanksgiving!

[Cal]

Safe travels Frederick, and do enjoy your Thanksgiving 2021!

[FrederickH]

Haven't had much shop time since coming back from a brief vacation. Yard work, Christmas yard decorating, house time, etc. Wife and I are scheduled for a Seasonal Beer Dinner tonight(5-course, 6-beer parings). I did manage to do some detailing to the wing area and some light sanding in that area. This week should be more conductive to carving. I thought that I would include a photograph taken on Marconi Beach, at the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Edited December 6, 2021 by FrederickH

[FrederickH]

Some carving has occurred inn the past week. I find that a raking light really shows where some carving touchups need to occur. Ill finish the flames and wings before starting on the body of the eagle. I did make another wood block to "practice" the carving of the eagle. Done by the New Year????

[Grandpadave52]

Coming along nicely Frederick. I so admire your patience and attention to detail.

[FrederickH]

Carving of the wings almost complete. I'm unsure about what to do with the upper,inner, portions of the wings. A decision can be made at anytime. I've started the "practice" carving for the eagle on a separate piece of basswood.

[Grandpadave52]

You've got this Frederick...you've so got this!

[Cal]

11 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

You've got this Frederick...you've so got this!

 

What he said Frederick, what he said...

[FrederickH]

Carving continues.... feet are done as well as the head area. Now, for some feathers!

[Grandpadave52]

Love it Frederick. Really coming into its own now.

[Gunny]

Awesome

[Gene Howe]

Gonna be just great! As per usual with your work.