Thread: Imperial Eagle...5 dollars worth of experience...

Just kinda wanted to show what I've done. I know it's not retail quality stuff, but I'm still learning. Opinions welcome, and I'll try not to get too bent out of shape if you think it's just hideous. Learning takes time, and professionals weren't made overnight. So here goes... It's supposed to kind of have a military feel to it. Bolts so you can tear it down and clean it, forest green scales with a black horn wedge and brass liners reminds me of the dress greens uniform, a first attempt at free hand file work cause it makes it look a little tougher.A nd of course, the eagle...worldwide symbol of the good ole US of A. Of course, it's not done yet, but this is where I am with it.

I like it! Great imagination. Keep it up!

I like it, open scales like that allow more blade visibility.

Really original. As long as there is still enough strength in the scales to be stable then go for it.

The workmanship looks clean and tight, I am of course seeing it in my mind after the bolts are trimed etc: I can visualize that

The only thing I might have changed, is I would have tried to frame the stamps a little better with the cutouts -BUT- that might very well be easier said then done


Nice Job

Joe, Bravo!! Style isn't my cup of tea, but your execution and attitude stand quite tall. Your wedge execution is giving me an enema in my imagination. I'm not the brightest at style and aesthetics. I hope you do more scale work, 'Just seeing your ideas is helpful.

Glen - dang. I would never have thought to use cutouts or sculpting to 'frame' the etching. 'Brilliant. When it comes to style, I'm not safe outside w/out my mother!

Thanks everyone! Pinklather, I'm laughing, but hesitant to ask...Is an enema in your imagination a good thing? I was going for soft flowing lines originally but it kind of ended up a bit more hard lined I think.

And Glenn, I think you're right about the way the stamp sits. I was going for just the eagle, but a tiny slip at the sander, and well, you know the rest. lol. So, I stopped while I still felt safe and tried my best to make it flow. Sanding smooth radius's (radii?) is quite a challenge. It may be time for a little magic marker and sanding drum time again.

Thanks again to everyone!

Interesting concept-I have an Improved Eagle that is one of my daily shavers.

I like it for sure.

Looking Good!! Putting those carpenter skills to work! I never thought of forming the scales to the etching, very ingenious!! Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Thanks for sharing with us!!

Howard