sailfish artwork

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here is a picture of a sailfish I built out of 14 ga. scraps.  It is about 8 feet long and about 6 feet tall on the stand. Attached Images
Reply:Looks awesome!
Reply:I like it.  MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Man, that's nice!!!Pup looks like he's maybe worried about becomin' fish bait"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Looks almost real. If you don't mind telling, How long did it take to build?
Reply:thats very nice any pictures of the build process?www.burdettenetworks.com
Reply:It took about 4 weeks on n off to build. Some days I would work for 8 hours and some days for only 3. I'd guess about 200 hours total. I used 035 solid wire. I'll try find some build pics, I've got some of some other stuff for sure I'll look around.
Reply:that came out real niceLincoln 255XT Power Mig                                                                    Lincoln Precision Tig 225Hypertherm Powermax 30
Reply:Wow exceptional workmanship. Very obvious it took alot of time to biuld.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:I've got a 36" walleye i'm workin on will post it soon
Reply:That's a great piece.  I don't know if you could charge enough for 200 hours of work, but I sure would like one hanging on my office wall.
Reply:thanks for all the great comments. I'll try post some more pics. This pic. doesn't show but its 3 dimensional,also iys on a stand but could easily made to hang on the wall
Reply:Really great project, both in design and manufacture, I think it would look great wall mounted with no visible means of support,  Best regards  Gordon.
Reply:I kind of had same thought but when I saw what appears a large base and the fact is was away from the wall. I am not sure if its a full design or one sided? If one sided having it mounted on a marine backdrop murral on a wall would be something truely visual! Especially if he has similiar design fish to go along with it in a kind or undersea murral.Either way its still an impressive piece of work.Oh yeah I would be sitting proudly in front of that piece of work tooif it were something I createdCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:Norsky63,  Very nice!! Something to be proud of for sure. jrw159
Reply:looks great needs some paintheres pics. that someone else didfor color ideas Attached Images
Reply:The textures on this are fascinating. Truly artistic. If it's to be kept indoors, I'd hate to see it all covered up with paint. I might hit it in a few places with very light amounts (spray short bursts from 2 -3 feet) of flat black and/or some metallics to create contrast and highlight some details. Also check outhttp://www.sculptnouveau.com/Details...=41&category=6 Since these fish have iridescent scales, a hint of iridescent patina could be effective. Just a thought. In any case, I wouldn't do much to hide the craftsmanship already there."We live in an age when unnecessary things are our only necessities. "   - Oscar WildeMaxstar STL150Eagle CPM30 Bender
Reply:ya do what art works said maybe not even that far.  that is really an awesome lookin fish, guy harvey in the making right there
Reply:Thanks for all tthe comments. I took another pic. The fish is all 3 dimensional and made to stay inside. Attached ImagesLast edited by norsky63; 03-09-2009 at 10:08 PM.Reason: add text
Reply:Dont paint it.
Reply:that is quite amazing. im in awe of this25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:Awesome work, and I agree with Bagget - looks just fine in its natural state, no paint needed.Cute pup.