Mr.Elk

[Trout]

this is still a work in progress because I still need to make the landscaping and clear coat to complete my Majestic Elk project...







Trout

[minowevie]

Hay Trout, that is looking pretty good. awsome Elk. what will the landscaping be. your friend Evie

[KathyRo]

Super work on the elk and I'm sure the background will be just as nice.
KathyRo

[greatdane2]

That is looking great, do you ever sleep? It sure looks like your choice of wood is working well.

Alan.

[Forester21]

Fantastic job Trout!!
T

[Trout]

I was just over reading Tor's "Show Entry" thread and it got me to thinking about my elk here..
all I can say is that I love all the critics we have here on this message board, if it wasn't for them giving me the encouragement I needed, I might not of finished this piece..

I'm my own worse critic, sure I have a few small gaps between a few pieces.
as for my wood selection, it SUCKS...I made this project with wood I had on hand. it might not be perfect, but I did get it finished and that's what counts!
and who know, it might even win a ribbon at the fair...

to all the great critics, thanks for being here....

Trout

[Trout]

that I need to finish up this project and that I can't start a new one until I get the boat gone over and gone fishing...

women.....

Trout

[greatdane2]

Well, with an attitude like that you will just have to force yourself to go fishing. Have fun.

Alan.

[Janette]

Originally Posted by Trout

I'm my own worse critic, sure I have a few small gaps between a few pieces.
as for my wood selection, it SUCKS...I made this project with wood I had on hand. it might not be perfect, to all the great critics, thanks for being here....

Trout

Trout...we are ALL our own worst critics. Every piece I make has gaps and flaws that only I know about. Remember- they're not meant to be viewed with your nose to the piece - but 3 to 5 feet away. If you have gaps that YOU think are too big- simply spray the inside of the backing with black spray paint before you glue it on- it'll do wonders for making the gaps invisible. As for the wood - I always encourage people to use the wood you have- not the exact woods I use when making a project for the magazine. If it's an extra special piece then you may want to go "wood hunting" but otherwise-there's absolutely nothing wrong with using what you have. I think you're doing a great job and this looks like a challenging piece for anyone. There's a project coming up in the next issue of the "other magazine" of a ram that you may find helpful for future 4 legged critters like these. They're not as easy as they look! Keep it up!!!

Another tip...when I complete something that I have found to be challenging- the next piece I make is nice and simple. It gives you that instant gratification and reassurance to get ready for another challenge!

[Jim McDonald]

Trout--
Don't be too hard on yourself. The craftmanship is far superior to what 99% of us put here and as a Admiral Nelson said, "Damn the critics, full speed ahead."

If I want a critic, I turn it over to my 14yo son. He can find a flaw in anything I do!