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Whirligigs and more
Made a few whirligigs , a couple airplanes and men, the big plane has a six foot wingspan. The props are model A water pumps and fans, they turn real easy in a light breeze.
The bike one i`ve had for years and was made by a friend.
The bike one i`ve had for years and was made by a friend.
Last edited by Pitchy on Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:55 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
A couple more.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Neat whirlygigs!
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Nice!! Stick a prop on the nose of the first one and it would resemble a Ford Tri-Motor.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
There he goes, the master craftsman at work! Pitch, you are one creative bugger. One question, who's the babe on the back of the bike? Ann Margaret?-------------Sixgun
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Yep that`s me CC riderSixgun wrote:There he goes, the master craftsman at work! Pitch, you are one creative bugger. One question, who's the babe on the back of the bike? Ann Margaret?-------------Sixgun
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Thanks guys, ran out of paint, going to add a little more black to the tail on the big one.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
NEET. Wish I had talent instead of money.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Well done pitchy
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Those are neat Pitchy
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Thanks guys, gotta pick up some more different color paint today and finish it, will update.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Too Cool Pitchy. .
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Pitchy, those are perfect for you. You stay on the ground and let them do the flying.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
I think your right.bulldog1935 wrote:Pitchy, those are perfect for you. You stay on the ground and let them do the flying.
Added some color.
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Re: Speaking of airplanes (sort of )
Pitch, they are soo coool...
But I want to send a word of caution as you probably already know is that for the metal bladed ones that are to close to the ground, should be set out of reach of little kids and stupid dummies that might stick a hand into them.
Now how about one of them whirligigs with a deer jumping an Pitchy shooting at it with his 45-60, cocking an blasting away and his gun jumping too...?
But I want to send a word of caution as you probably already know is that for the metal bladed ones that are to close to the ground, should be set out of reach of little kids and stupid dummies that might stick a hand into them.
Now how about one of them whirligigs with a deer jumping an Pitchy shooting at it with his 45-60, cocking an blasting away and his gun jumping too...?
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Work in progress, should be done this evening.smokenrust wrote:Pitch, they are soo coool...
But I want to send a word of caution as you probably already know is that for the metal bladed ones that are to close to the ground, should be set out of reach of little kids and stupid dummies that might stick a hand into them.
Now how about one of them whirligigs with a deer jumping an Pitchy shooting at it with his 45-60, cocking an blasting away and his gun jumping too...?
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Re: Whirligigs.
Changed the title because the thread is about Whirligigs not airplanes.
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You wanted levergun action well there it is.
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That is a good one Pitchy
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Pitchy, that was Really good... Done on short notice too. Impressive.
But ,ya don't go shootin deer in the butt now do ya?
But ,ya don't go shootin deer in the butt now do ya?
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Never have but ain`t out of the question, depends on how hungry i am.smokenrust wrote:Pitchy, that was Really good... Done on short notice too. Impressive.
But ,ya don't go shootin deer in the butt now do ya?
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Talented...
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Bored would be more like it, gotta make something big, hmmmm, was thinking a rocking horse big enough to throw the saddle on and shoot off from.Griff wrote:Talented...
Thanks buddy.
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We'll be looking for it PitchyPitchy wrote:Bored would be more like it, gotta make something big, hmmmm, was thinking a rocking horse big enough to throw the saddle on and shoot off from.Griff wrote:Talented...
Thanks buddy.
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Lots of work, have four white pine logs on the saw mill and another one that died that we could saw up. Could saw out some 6x16 by eight foot to cut the body from and some 4x6 to cut the legs from ect.......Borregos wrote:We'll be looking for it PitchyPitchy wrote:Bored would be more like it, gotta make something big, hmmmm, was thinking a rocking horse big enough to throw the saddle on and shoot off from.Griff wrote:Talented...
Thanks buddy.
See ,i`m sweating already.
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Wow! I'll look forward to seeing the results of this project.
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Re: Whirligigs.
Maybe you can make yourself a flying unicorn horse to shoot from...
and propelled by the wind...hee-hee
and propelled by the wind...hee-hee
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Now we`re sweating.
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Pitchy, your talent continues to amaze me. God Bless.
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Re: Whirligigs.
Thanks rodeo kid but not talent , just plain crazy and stubburnrodeo kid wrote:Pitchy, your talent continues to amaze me. God Bless.
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Re: Whirligigs.
"just plain crazy and stubburn" and making things work, Right there is the talent.
And you can try and kid us that you don't have any but we know better...
And you can try and kid us that you don't have any but we know better...
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Pitch, you're so cool. I'd like to be like you and I'm working on it. Topic this day is ''coaster cars''.
The wheelchair went, the Jari went, and a couple more items. Yesterday it was a two seater with leg stearing , today she got the Jari hood and handelbar stearing.
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The wheelchair went, the Jari went, and a couple more items. Yesterday it was a two seater with leg stearing , today she got the Jari hood and handelbar stearing.
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Say now that`s cool and the kids look like they are having fun, way to go guys.
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Re: Whirligigs.
Pitchy is there anything you cant whip up on a whim?
there all to cool!
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Re: Whirligigs.
Love the one shootin' the deer! Too kewl.
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Pitchy, that is a very nice Tractor you got helping you out on this project. What model is that?
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It`s a 60, had B`s for years, the live Hyd. are nice on this.KirkD wrote:Pitchy, that is a very nice Tractor you got helping you out on this project. What model is that?
Well we`re bolting legs on the horse, it might look like a horse
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Gettin there.
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That`s it for today started raining but pleased so far.
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Looks like an enjoyable day ..... beautiful weather, working outside, Model 60 helping out, working with wood, and something to show for it at the end. Nice work.
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You got that right KirkKirkD wrote:Looks like an enjoyable day ..... beautiful weather, working outside, Model 60 helping out, working with wood, and something to show for it at the end. Nice work.
This is going to be GOOD
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Re: Whirligigs.
You inspire me. I have a cute little grandaughter who needs a rocking horse. I built a play house for two other grandaughters about five years ago. A bit over the top.
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hightime wrote:You inspire me. I have a cute little grandaughter who needs a rocking horse. I built a play house for two other grandaughters about five years ago. A bit over the top.
Owen
Thanks guys, moved it into the garage to dry a little, have to get some house paint for it too.
Owen ya better get busy, ya know how the saying goes, Gotta keep up with the Jone`s
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Re: Whirligigs.
Where's them Pegasus wings and the unicorn's horns??
Next he will probably come up with the rocking deer ... for the wife.
What you have made so far looks real good.
Next he will probably come up with the rocking deer ... for the wife.
What you have made so far looks real good.
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Re: Whirligigs.
Looks a little thin, might need more GRAIN. Looks great.