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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
|  Posted: 2010-10-04 5:05 pm Permalink
The last one is crazy. Very anxious to see you finish this one, my favorite so far and
I know you will push it over the top. I'm getting strong vibes from this one, but it could be
the tequil;sa.
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2010-10-04 7:59 pm Permalink
The tall PNG guy is Killer! Let us know what A&M says. As you know I find often myself with the same predicament.
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laojia
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From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2010-10-05 1:46 pm Permalink
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On 2010-09-26 11:30, amate wrote:
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Thank's for the close up Amate! It was a good decision to push your carving skills. 
Your PNG guy is wonderfull... Wow... I just started one in this style, you put a very high level...
J.
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amate
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Posts: 715 | Posted: 2010-10-10 11:55 am Permalink
Thanks for the tip on the diesel fuel Benz. I soaked him down with about 3/4 of a gallon and will leave him wrapped him in plastic for a couple of weeks. I was concerned that my neighbors may object to the smell but it's not bad at all.
Conga- I'm not sure how much detail this guy will take. I was afraid that half his face might fall off but I think I can pull it off. At the very least I'll use a sanding drum on my dremel to shape up his hands and a few other areas.
Big T. The guy I sent photos to at A&M has not replied to my email. I'll try again to another guy and this time won't attach the photos. I usually delete emails from strangers with attachments. Perhaps that is what happened. The exterminator called these "old house borers" but I want to learn more...particularly their life cycle.
Jerome - What I really need to learn is better planning and to be patient. I think we are both tapped into the same source of inspiration. One of my next projects is similar to one I just saw on your thread. I've got to finish up a slit drum I'm working on before I start it.
Here is the finished Marquesan. Made of elm, he is 26 inches tall.
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drasticwagon
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From: DFW , Texas
| Posted: 2010-10-10 8:00 pm Permalink
Man I love all your new work!
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laojia
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From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2010-10-10 8:55 pm Permalink
Too beautiful Amate!!!!
It is true that our respective projects follow ... Apart from the PNG, I am just finishing a Marquesan. Yours is really fabulous, proportion and detail, grain and finish. A museum quality!
Waiting the slit drum... Take your time, I can be patient. 
J.
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Clarita
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From: BA Arg
| Posted: 2010-10-19 12:32 pm Permalink
Wow great carve, I also love the pic with the waterfall very very nice!
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amate
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Posts: 715 | Posted: 2010-10-20 2:55 pm Permalink
Dwagon - thanks man...I'm looking forward to an update on the one you're working on.
Laojia - Museum quality??? Most of the time I try to mimic what I see in museums and duplicate the emotional effect they have on me. So, your compliment is as high a praise as I could get. I like him even more now that the stain has had a couple of weeks to mellow.
and thanks for your support Clarita. Sometimes I believe I only carve to have a subject for the photos. 
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amate
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Posts: 715 | Posted: 2010-10-30 08:38 am Permalink
I have always liked these and now I have one. Mine is 39 inches tall and made of cedar elm.
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2010-10-30 2:51 pm Permalink
holy cats. i was working on a little feller today and i was thinking of you, wondering
when we would get another update. DID YOU MAKE THIS ONE? Always wanted to do one of
those myself, really great!
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drasticwagon
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From: DFW , Texas
| Posted: 2010-10-30 7:54 pm Permalink
Wow very nice!
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VampiressRN
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Joined: Nov 23, 2006
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From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2010-10-30 8:27 pm Permalink
First time checking your work out and it is awesome. Your carves have wonderful personalities.
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TheBigT
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From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2010-11-01 09:12 am Permalink
Amate, your latest pics are SA-WEET! Gonna send you a PM. Got a question for you.
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amate
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Posts: 715 | Posted: 2010-11-01 3:01 pm Permalink
Conga, Yeah man, I carved it. Just a couple of minor things I will improve upon if I ever do another one. Lot's of other stuff I want to do first.
Drastic wagon- thanks for compliment. I appreciate it.
Glad you stopped by VampiressRN and thanks.
Always good to hear from you Big T. Now I have a question for you...
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McTiki
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From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2010-11-01 4:30 pm Permalink
Beautiful works Amate!
I am humbled.
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