NiTay614 Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I have been working on whirligigs. This is one I have been fussing with all week. I have been have issues with the crank and the linkage binding up . With some input from my family, I can now say the problem has been fixed . I put it in the clamp stand and took her outside this morning. As the wind caught the propellers, the crank freely spun, and the linkage enabled the horse to move up and down as to assimulate a gallop . Now I can finish painting and applying sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I like this , paint job is cool .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiTay614 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 These a faux painting techniques. The grass was painted with a SEA SPONGE. I base coated the wood with a pea green, then I used the sponge to dab olive and evergreen over the base coat. The fence has five shades of blacks and browns. The base coat was black. I used a fan brush and layered the remaining colors from dark to light over the black, using what is refered to as a dry brush application. The trick is not to load up with a lot of paint on either technique. I use a lot of news paper to sponce off excess paint when I paint. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 That turned out really cool. I love whirligigs. You did a great job on it and the painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiTay614 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks Travis! I am presently trying to paint an Uncle Sam Whirligig. My hans has the "hebby gebbies" and I just cannot paint the stripes on either his hat or his pants. I opted to take a break and visit Scroll Saw Village for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frieke Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Great job! I like it a lot. Nice job on the painting, and you've done the right thing to take a break, it will go better after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Cool project! Whirlygigs are fun to watch. You did an awesome job on the painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 great job, I have been wanting to try a whirlygig. did you make the crank and linkage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodJunky Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 You certainly did a great job on that whirligig, Also nice job on the painting as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuLLdoGG Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I love these thx for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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