I'm not sure whether this post should be here in portfolios, or in the main section, but here it is for now, anyway.
Here are some more updates from this week, on painting progress of the gypsy waggon we're doing for a client:
Family help with undercoating the 1000+ carvings
More parts-these go on the front & back roof edges, mostly. There are umpteen lineal metres of them- maybe 35-40, I don't know, but they go all around the tops and sides. Some are straight, and some are curvy.
The window shutters:
The window shutters:
This, and the next five are of the doors & spindles for the 'bantam box' that is up the front, beneath the ledge, on each side:
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
This & the next four are assorted carvings in various stages:
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
The last couple!
The inside face of the front door, so far
One of the porch brackets, progressing slowly:
This was the waggon when wee wheeled it into the new shed extension with a nice high roof (at long-last), a month (?) ago
Some foals of ours snuck into the shed, and gave it their seal of approval!
An older photo or two of some more striping:
[ April 18, 2012, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Ian Stewart-Koster ]
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
I'm exhausted just looking at the photos! What dedication....and I thought fire trucks were envolved. My hat is off to you sir!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Thanks, George- and my hat goes off to you too! You do some terrific stuff as well.
Posted by Cal Trauter (Member # 10938) on :
Absolutely fantastic thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers-Cal Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Number one on the list of can you top this. You have done what looks like the impossible. Now we will be waiting to see the finished product. The chose the best man to do the job. Bill
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Outstanding work Ian!! is always nice to see somebody else project how they came a Life and the dedication and passion on the craft. great work!!!
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
You are a master at your craft, Ian! I am awestruck at your AWESOME work...
Posted by Rick Janzen (Member # 7227) on :
That is some stunning work Ian, Quality and craftsmanship at its finest. Thanks for the update, can't wait to see the finished job.
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Boy Ian this is fantastic to see. The pics sure give perspective as to the work which is going into a job like this...I'm with the rest, can't wait to see the finished project...Thanks
Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
That is fantastic Ian! I can't imagine how many hours are in a project like this.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
I keep looking at it and amazed at the amount of detail!
Hours? Even at $1/hr that guy had better have deep pockets!
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
This is one of the most amazing posts I think I've ever seen!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
You are the master of your craft indeed outstanding.
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Unbelievable project...cant wait to see it all together.
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
That whole project just blows me away!!!!!!
Outstanding,
Joe,
Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
Oh yeah.....!!
What a job. My hats off to you.
Jackson
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
Reveals the true nature of passion.
Posted by Dan Beach (Member # 9850) on :
Too cool!
Posted by Kelsey Dum (Member # 6101) on :
Wow, Ian! You get some really cool jobs. I need to get into the Gypsy wagon business... and you talent and skill astound me.
[ May 07, 2012, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: Kelsey Dum ]
Posted by Kathy Weeks (Member # 10828) on :
Cute kids and foals - It's nice of them all to help you out! Thank you for sharing - I've never seen anything like it. You are the Michelangelo of Gypsy Wagons!
Posted by Erik Winkler (Member # 9040) on :
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