Post #558922 by amate on Sun, Oct 10, 2010 11:55 AM

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.