Little skier dude

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Made this guy on commission.  First time I used clay on one of these guys (water & wake).  Buoy is a ball bearing. Attached Images(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Very cool! Your customer will be happy.But it's a little rare to be going exactly perpendicular to the tow boat. Maybe you could bend his right arm a little more forward?
Reply:Originally Posted by azlarVery cool! Your customer will be happy.But it's a little rare to be going exactly perpendicular to the tow boat. Maybe you could bend his right arm a little more forward?
Reply:Yea, I figured it was slalom, but if he is cutting it hard would still not be 90 deg, have a pretty good lean and the whole edge of the ski would be in the water with spray coming out the side. If it's from a photo you did good!I still think it looks cool.How did you attach the steel to the clay? This is giving me ideas.
Reply:Originally Posted by azlarYea, I figured it was slalom, but if he is cutting it hard would still not be 90 deg, have a pretty good lean and the whole edge of the ski would be in the water with spray coming out the side. If it's from a photo you did good!I still think it looks cool.How did you attach the steel to the clay? This is giving me ideas.
Reply:Ya mind if I copy that design (for personal use, not for sale)?  I have a good friend who is a competitive waterskier, and that would make a good gift.Who is John Galt?
Reply:Originally Posted by bassboy1Ya mind if I copy that design (for personal use, not for sale)?  I have a good friend who is a competitive waterskier, and that would make a good gift.
Reply:Yep, good representation!I'm doing a diving diorama for a friend and might use your clay idea for some coral.
Reply:Originally Posted by azlarYep, good representation!I'm doing a diving diorama for a friend and might use your clay idea for some coral.
Reply:Picts coming soon. Used hot-glue to get things placed for visual appeal. Thought it was a neat idea, but took more time to get rid of the glue than to grind off a small tack weld
Reply:Originally Posted by azlarPicts coming soon. Used hot-glue to get things placed for visual appeal. Thought it was a neat idea, but took more time to get rid of the glue than to grind off a small tack weld