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Capt'n Skully's Tiki #1 Finished
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Capt'n Skully
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05/28/2005
Ahoy ALL- #1 You can see my Progression Pics here. ARRGH! [message edited] [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-23 16:31 ] [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-23 16:51 ] |
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thegarz
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05/28/2005
Ahoy Matey! |
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AlohaStation
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05/28/2005
Looks great. I like the idea of finishing the crown. Lets see more pics. |
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Raffertiki
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05/28/2005
Hey Capn" You have some nice lines going on their. I really like how you handled the nose. It's good as is, but since you asked for suggestions, I recently carved out a concave recess on the head of a tiki. It wasn't noticable if viewed straight on, but it did give it a finished feeling. Scroll down to the stained pics (page 9), and you can kind of see what I did. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=8028&forum=7&start=120 The laid-back NYer [ Edited by: Raffertiki on 2005-05-28 14:12 ] [ Edited by: Raffertiki on 2005-05-28 14:13 ] |
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rodeotiki
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05/28/2005
Thats your First carving? |
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Benzart
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05/28/2005
Cap'nScully, I don't believe thqts yor first tiki or at least your first carving. It's too good. Very nice job. Have you carved other things before? What tools did you use. I would leave him as is he is Really NICE. |
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Tikiwahine
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05/29/2005
That's a great carving! |
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Capt'n Skully
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05/29/2005
Thanks for the warm words- Much appreciated. This is my first large carving- I've only carved 2 staffs before, which were really just stripping bark compared to this... I pulled it off by lurking here for hours assimilating all the precious data stored in these pages, posted by the MANY masters and carvers, as I've patiently whittled away for months. All chisel. Aarrrgh!! [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-05-28 21:14 ] |
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surfintiki
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05/29/2005
Unique lines, and features...I Like. I Like! |
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hewey
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05/29/2005
Look at Benzarts latest piece, a hawaiin kinda guy. He put a simple pattern on him. |
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congatiki
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05/29/2005
great tiki cappy....looks awesome for a |
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Thanatos
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05/29/2005
That is one nice carving.. Love the nose |
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Capt'n Skully
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05/29/2005
Really dig that recessed head- and the lines on the loin cloth effect... Good inspiration- I used the recessed parts for inside his mouth. Doing cleanup work while finalizing the design... [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-05-29 15:41 ] [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-23 16:15 ] |
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Benzart
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05/30/2005
First off BIG Welcome to Tiki Central from us all. We are glad to have you here and it seems as though you will fit in perfectly here, so come on in and relax and stay awhile.. |
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Swanky
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05/30/2005
I usually hate first time carvings. I look and they ask for opinions and I think "firewood!" But I dig this one. Great stuff. Great style and depth. I just put chisel to wood my first time this weekend. I hope I can come close to yours when I am done. |
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Aaron's Akua
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05/31/2005
Captain, that is a great tiki, really unbelievable for a first. I like the sharp angles and different levels that you've incorporated. And judging by the pencil lines, there's lots more detail to come. You are obviously taking your time, which is great. It looks dynamite now, but wait till it's detailed, sanded to perfection, stained and glossed. Are you going to carve out the inside of the mouth? Please keep us posted. Cheers, A-A |
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Capt'n Skully
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05/31/2005
Thanks again everyone! With your help, I've got the design finalized now- just figuring out a pattern for the front of the crown. I've left the chin area basically alone, just deepening it to enhance the lower lip. Sanding has begun. :) Can I cut all that out of the mouth? Without making it prone to any damage with time? It would be a little over half the depth... I'd like to scoop it all out. Is supporting the top an issue? (Palm) |
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Aaron's Akua
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05/31/2005
Half the depth would be no problem. I've taken out up to 2/3 the depth with mexican fan palm, and it was no problem. Yes, it will look way cooler with a big gaping tiki mouth! Go for it! A-A |
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Polynesiac
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06/01/2005
Well...shiver me timbers! that's one keen lookin' tiki! awesome for #1!!!!! (you must realize that after posting a tiki like this, you have to continue carving and posting...) Cut deep! all non-tiki wood must go! are two examples of tikis with mouth totally cut out I'm sure over time, the weight of the head will cause it to sag and maybe snap the wood...but that's years in the future and if the tiki is neglected and allowed to rot. I say go for it!!! |
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8FT Tiki
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06/01/2005
You are off to a fine start with that one. Congrats. |
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Octane
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06/02/2005
welcome to the central, that tiki looks exceptional, especailly for a first. Your tiki has good style, and the cuts are very crisp, good job. Keep up the good work and keep posting those pictures. i can't wait to see this guy all finished up. |
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Aaron's Akua
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06/02/2005
Ahoy Cap'n Skully! What kind of palm is that anyway? I'd swear it's mexican fan palm, but I don't think you east coast guys get that type. Whatever the variety, it's holding the detail well. Pretty seasoned wood, I presume? A-A |
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Capt'n Skully
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06/02/2005
Thanks to each of you for the compliments- really appreciated. AA- I don't know what type of palm it is, besides free, cut and plentiful after hurricanes... :) It's one of the three standard Palms around here- a Royal Palm maybe? I gave it about 2-3 months to dry before stripping, and did seal the ends when drying became more obvious... It has a tiny bit of mold that I bleached on the ends- the freshly cut inside of the mouth is beginning to mildew and is soft/mushy. I figure another bleach/prestain treatment and some grinding will cure that enough... But after sanding, certain areas are holding crisp detail, and I can't wait to see more of the grain effects when it gets varnished- I'm going to go with a quality quick-dry indoor/outdoor marine varnish- Satin finish (recoating possible after 8 hours, 3 coats recommended). I'll give it 24hrs in between, tho. Aarrrgh!! [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-04 10:14 ] [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-05 15:31 ] |
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Capt'n Skully
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06/05/2005
More progress made, and I have purchased my varnish and stain. Just have to notch the teeth and a simple pattern on the headdress... [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-23 16:14 ] |
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06/06/2005
Excellent progress shots Cap'n Skully. A couple spookey shots in there. Did you notice how this gut=ys expression Lights UP when he's putting the bite on anyone? Watch him, he's got the Devil in him. |
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06/06/2005
Great first tiki!! Can't wait to see him with all finished up. BTW, I love your signature! Arghhh... |
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Octane
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06/06/2005
he looks very well, i'm very impressed, you did a good job on him. Love all the photos, from start to finish. can't wait to see him all stained up and varnished. |
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Raffertiki
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06/08/2005
When your tiki passes the tiki god pose it means you have a winner. |
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Capt'n Skully
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06/23/2005
AYE-AYE. Well, I'm finished with #1- Ookii Kowaii You can see my Progression Pics here. A huge thanks to everyone's encouragement and tips. Seriously. |
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rodeotiki
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06/23/2005
Damn thats 1 fine tiki. |
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Benzart
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06/24/2005
Skully, That is one FINE Tiki. You MUST get busy and carve more. And Don't keep it under wraps for so long. |
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Capt'n Skully
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06/24/2005
Thanks Ben and Rodeotiki! Much Appreciated. It's all I can do not to start stripping the next log tonite... Aarrrgh!! [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully on 2005-06-23 22:04 ] |
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Aaron's Akua
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06/24/2005
Quite a finish, Skully! It looks somehow traditional with a modern art twist. Really nice work. It's hard to believe that it's palm with that kind of sharp detail. You should try some hardwood someday. So what's next? Aaron |
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suburbanpagan
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06/24/2005
A perfect tiki! it's great! |
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Sam Gambino
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06/24/2005
Man, Capt - what a fine tiki! He looks like he weighs a ton, and the lines are so clean. Great color too! This CAN'T be the first one ever, is it??!?! Thanks for posting this beauty! [ Edited by: Sam Gambino on 2005-06-24 06:46 ] |
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06/24/2005
I see a lot of new or first carvings and have never paid a compliment to any of them. I know that people put thought and care into their carvings but I haven't seen anywhere near the amount of ALOHA that shows through in your "Big Scary". I can see you have a solid grasp of 3d design and have taken time to achieve your percieved ideal and for this your passion has manifested in such a fine piece and resonates by the compliments of others. Big MAHALO to you for sharing. "Be excellent to each other, and . . . " |
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06/24/2005
Yep, great work Skully, lookin' forward to another. |
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Capt'n Skully
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06/25/2005
Thanks again- your comments are greatly appreciated! I'm thinking of doing a marquesan style next. Will post the sketches while I try to track down some better wood... My next log has unwelcome "guests". Anyone have any suggestions where I could find some of that nice white pine in Florida? |
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hewey
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06/26/2005
Awesome tiki. I also can't beleive that is your first tiki carving - unbloody believable. Also love the progress page. Great for a "how to". Of course, now you have to carve more! |
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Polynesiac
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06/26/2005
Nice lookin finished product there, capt. Can't wait to see the next...marq? cool! |
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