scrapartoz Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 well finally gotn off my bum and re-started on the shearer and sheep sculpture. here is some progress shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Awesome! I'm loving the details like the chain belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Just found this thread. Wonderful work. You have a real feel for the natural shapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 SASK MARK Thank you. The belt was an after thought to cover an error I made. The belt was originally the steel strap above the chain .I was working from a photo and it seemed fine but when I finished the area above the buttocks the belt seemed too high so i added the chain and belt loops at a lower height as a visual distraction to the error. I think it still works now with the alteration. njanvilman Thank you .how did you find this thread? "The natural shapes" is what its all about. sometimes exagerated sometimes the wrong size but close to the right shape and positioned correctly in relation to othe ' natural shapes" Sometimes its very difficult to find a shape. Often one must use a half or a multiple of an object to get the right shape. I try to never manufacture / fabricate a component from metal stock but sometimes this cant be avouided. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 im having trouble uploading progress photos. has something changed about photo size or other perameters.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 progress .i had to add attachments coz i couldnt upload the photos as i have done in the past. cheers scrappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Incredible work - the best I have ever seen. So sad that the scrap yards are sending out their crushers to the farms. It happens around rural Sth Australia as well. And scrap yards are getting harder to get into. How do you remember where in the couple of acres that you saw that particular part you require or recall if you know you have it but can't think if you have used it already. Your work makes mine look like thoughtless crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Incredible work - the best I have ever seen. So sad that the scrap yards are sending out their crushers to the farms. It happens around rural Sth Australia as well. And scrap yards are getting harder to get into. How do you remember where in the couple of acres that you saw that particular part you require or recall if you know you have it but can't think if you have used it already. Your work makes mine look like thoughtless crap. Not So! I see in your work.. a lot of talent. You have a recognisable great style.The dog wine rack is fantastic. and what a great use of rabbit trap. The use of different feet is quite unique and works very well.(I would have never considered it ) What do you use to coat the shiny surface? I am going to have to produce some smaller stuff like yours to pay the bills. The market and peoples financial situation will decide how much and how big your stuff will be. I think I must have a bit more time than you thats all. My junk is sort of in separate piles I can find . groups . similar shapes . cast iron . round . long. flat. I also have stuctural and purely decorative piles of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 finally finished shearer. one more sheep to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Roy Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Scrapartoz, your pieces are just awesome. The government should build a national park around your art. They should be a national treasure, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Grass Forge Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 This is what I do with old junk iron. Most of it is old horse drawn equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Fantastic work would love to see it in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I like that Tall Grass! Do you have more? Also, if you would update your profile and give your general location this will help us be able to give you a heads up of BS equipment or meetings that may be in your area. Looking forward to seeing more of your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGyver Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Wow, what an inspiration. I have read each and every comment made by fellow members and they have said it all, so nothing more to add from my side. I live in South Africa and echo the comments from other members regarding difficulty in obtaining scrap, like the stuff you have in your yard. I feel so privileged that I "stumbled across" this section on the I Fiorge Iron site! Thank's for the regular updated pictures of your latest works, as well as sharing your "private workshop" pic's.I regularly pay a visit to my local scrap yards and on a good day still walk away with a few pieces that "spoke to me". Have you perhaps considered "remote classes" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seldom (dick renker) Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 great stuff. keep waiting for the sheep shearer to straighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironclad Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 awesome work, thanks for the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGRAFF Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Ive admired your work ever since you started posting on IFI. Absolutly awsome. Does anyone know where he's been? COME BACK SCRAPARTOZ!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 hi folks...... back now from a recess. im working on a 'swagman' and dog at present. i will post some shots if i can get it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMatt Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Bloody awesome. True works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 PROGRESS PHOTOS OF LATEST OBSESSION ARE ON my PREVIOUS POST!!!!!! thank you: OZ Matt Iron Clad Thomas DEan J Graff pat Roy Seldom !for the for the kind words of encouragement and viewing my stuff. TaLL Grass ......Fantastic work,,, I have a few pieces like you used and have no idea how they were used with horse rigs.Do you know what there use was????? Bully ..... feel free to visit,............... google 'scrapartoz.com ' and send a email we can have a few beers and stuff if you get up here to Urana NSW McGyver .thank you I am honoured that you think I can teach something. I dont do external courses but would be happy to try to answer any question u might have! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 brilliant work mate! i have seen some of this style before, but JEEZ! this is great, where are ya? and on the side, do you ever find any steam boilers or bicycles on those old farms cause im always on the lookout.... im in qld, im guessin your somewhere inland nsw or vic? looks nice and dry for keepin things from gettin too rusty..... like i said, top stuff mate! woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Stone the crowes mate , WOW , BONZER , You Beut ! Bloke , when are we gonna see you @ Get HAMMERED , u'll ave ta bring some of your work so we can steal ideas ..... i mean be " inspired " by it .. :) Post 372 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 brilliant work mate! i have seen some of this style before, but JEEZ! this is great, where are ya? and on the side, do you ever find any steam boilers or bicycles on those old farms cause im always on the lookout.... im in qld, im guessin your somewhere inland nsw or vic? looks nice and dry for keepin things from gettin too rusty..... like i said, top stuff mate! woody thanks woody, I am living on a farm at Urana NSW. I lived in townsville Qld for four years mid 80s. The shearer and 2 sheep sculpture I made for Muttaburra Qld (near Longreach ) will be opened in July. I wont be able to attend due to the distance but as you are close feel free to check it out if you have the urge! cheers andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 lakesmust be full by now?! get much flooding down that way? ive not been to muttaburra, but when i do go out there, ill definately go and have a squiz. if you have a look at dales link, youll be bored by the end..... moony is in braidwood, near the act, and has a smithing gathering with international guests, it seems like a great do, i hope to make it some day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 thank you DALE and Woody. The 'getting Hammered' looks like a great show I will try to get there this year.cheers andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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