McTiki Stuff

On 2012-07-30 04:16, Will carve wrote:
Man, That thing is nice.

I can't wait to see the paint on it.

How about some step by step pics

Looks great

On 2012-07-30 06:49, hang10tiki wrote:
How about some step by step pics

Looks great

That sounds like a great idea. I can do that. I'll just have to blurr the tools used in some of the critical steps so as not to give away any trade secrets.

Thank you for the compliments

Mahalo

McTiki

Great work McTiki!

Good stuff! looking forward to the step by step...

Thanks guys....

Well, due to needed maintenance and weather, I didn't get any cutting in this weekend, but, I did get one stained up. Maybe next weekend...

thanks again for stopping by

White details are all that is left for this one and possibly a Paua shell inlay.

Mahalo

McTiki

I really love your painted panel carvings. You are
really onto something cool with these--great colors!

Those are awesome McTiki!! Love the creativity you posses.

I want one!

Me too

I'm flattered as hell right now. Thank you.

Bill & Jeff....your killin me.....go get some 2 x 12 pine stock and get with it. You are both well equipped with talent to do this. I want to see em from other artists.

Thanks again guys

Mahalos

McTiki

Wow
Freekin sweet

Aloha!

Ok, I got a few shots in on what I hope to be somewhat of a tutorial on a smaller Basswood panel.

11 X 9 X 2.5 in

Sketched:

Now, using a course Typhoon 1 in sphere, taking out all but, the detail areas

Using a 1/2 in course Typhoon, we get yet closer to the details

Then I switch to the 1/8 drive motor using an even smaller sphere to dig out more details.

Then various small 1/8 in typhoons to pick off the details starting with what is intended to be the "Near" and then the "far". Everything is cut with depth in mind.

Then of course, sanding....

I generally spray the piece down in order to get all of the dust out of it and to let me know where to sand once dry again.

I have about 45 mins left on this panel

Hope this helps

Mahalo

McTiki

You sure couldn't make it look any EZer.
I sure know better.
That palm tree is my favorite part of that last one.
Those Tiki guys you draw really work well for you.
I love it when a plan comes together.
What ever you do, don't stop.

cool! thanks for sharing a bit of your process with us, very interesting...

Thank you guys!

I tried to take a pic with the burr currently in use every 30 to 45 minutes. Its not easy to do a tutorial without a Go Pro or something and then narrate it......

It takes as much patience to carve a huge piece as it does for a panel. The difference is your. F^Up factor on a smaller piece. These burrs can dance at 22000 rpm! Whatever they touch...is affected. I have the "oh shit!" Pile to prove it.

Oh...Will....the orange palm tree you mentioned was supposed to resemble a torch. You can't tell from the angles shown, but it is originating from the boat floor. Thank you all the same.

Mahalo my friends

McTiki

[ Edited by: McTiki 2012-08-13 16:33 ]

torch? WTF ANDY??? I thought it was a FEATHER DUSTER and he was on his way to his GIRLFRIEND'S HUT!!!

just kidding bro...these panels rule.

and you have given me a good idea. I have several planks of driftwood & I think I'm gonna try my first panel on one....

I'm gonna have Kristine draw something out for me...

you have inspired me sir.

Ha! He said "feather duster" in a Tiki Carving forum....

Now that I study it further.....

Hmmm...note to self...work on fire...

Mahalo

Looking forward to chainsaw panel from driftwood..... : )

McTiki

On 2012-08-13 18:34, McTiki wrote:
Ha! He said "feather duster" in a Tiki Carving forum....

Now that I study it further.....

Hmmm...note to self...work on fire...

Mahalo

Looking forward to chainsaw panel from driftwood..... : )

McTiki

I thought it looked like fire! I thought it looked GREAT! :lol: :lol:

Yes, you do make these look easy. Way to go!

Fire, ah yes.
It needs to be green.
& some coconuts.

Way Kool step by step
Thanx for posting
U do make it look easy
I think if I gave it a shot I'd have to
change my post title to "Oh Shit stuff"

Looks great

OK,
You must have started that carve about the
beginning of the Olympics.
Was that your inspiration for the torch?
I got it now.
Cool
May be we'll get a palm tree some time down the line.

LMAO! Good one Jeff!

Next panel will be a burning Palm tree.....with coconuts!

Thank you for looking.

Mahalo

McTiki

don't forget about the feather duster...

Cool Panel McTiki, I Love the next idea of a burning palm with nuts. Theres lotsa nuts around here to burn? LOL

New 3 foot panel inspired by the Wahine.... she came up with the tail idea. Not sure if I'm done with it yet.

Thanks for looking!

Mahalo

McTiki

The palm frong is an interesting addition. I like it!

Palm frond ??? I saw the torch right off but missed the frond. Great piece none the less.

Very creative! How is that frond attached? Screwed in and wood putty for the holes? Looks Great!

Wow
New one rocks
Sweeet

Got back to some cylindrical projects that have gone neglected.

Female Marq.... 3 ft Palm....

Thanks for looking!

Mahalo

McTiki

Wow,
That chest stuff was a good trick in palm.
How come that didn't fall apart?

Ok, This one is almost done. I need less sophistacation in designing these.

Thank you for the comments. oh, Will, like all things of this nature, one must be gentle! I was surprized I didn't break them in the process too.

I'm going to tone down her lips some. Looks gawdy in plain Gunstock.

Mahalo

McTiki

Great job mctiki. Dont think i could have pulled that off without breaking it to pieces!

Sweet tiki Andy.

Great job....looks like a happy happy tiki!

Great stuff Andy!

Yes,
careful hands indeed.
Some things work better in palm than others.
Everything looks good on this gal.
Paint, color, arms, looks happy.

What an interesting piece, makes you stop for a while and look at all the details. Very nice.

once again McTiki has made one that forces me to stop and go wow. i cant tell you how many times i have found my self sitting and going through the pictures of your tikis. great tiki.
Chris

very cool and original as usual Andy!

Waiting on the first northeast swell of the year, and it's looking like I may come over there and camp out or something for a couple of days. We need to have the long awaited & much anticipated "central FL tiki beer / show & tell" get-together...

Thanks everyone! That is Mana to me. I am changing the lips, so this isn't done as yet.

Thanks Jeff, we'll be seeing you at the event on the 13th yes? And yeah Id be down with hangin in the shade, sippin something refreshing and tellin Tiki story. I've carved with others before and it isn't very condusive to discussion. But hey! If someone breaks out a saw, I'm down with watching!

Mahalo!

McTiki

haha that's very cool! you should do the 'cylindrical projects' more often.

Now she's done!

Also finished up a single rower...

Mahalo

McTiki

[ Edited by: mctiki 2012-10-09 03:21 ]

I really like that one Andy....

the just keep getting better bro.

i really cant say enough about your art. your tikis are so far outside the box and i always find myself going through the pictures of them with a sense of amazement and your panels are just as amazing. i have to fight the urge to rip off your style. TC is loaded with amazing artists but i must say your work is some of the stuff i like most. on offense to every one else. i thank you for sharing the pictures they are just mind blowing. thanks Andy

Chris

All of the new stuff looks FANTASTIC! Excellent work.