Sask Mark Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That's amazing! First class all the way. The amount of heat that had to go into that steel to work it must have been incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Getting close, installation planed for mid March with the dedication at the end of March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I found this thread way too late - after viewing it twice I know that I will never again complain about how to work the normal sized pieces I try. An excellent tutorial that should be required viewing for first time blacksmiths. Like the larger than life mechanical displays used in the military for weaponry and armoured vehicles that make installation and maintenance of pieces and parts easier; this thread makes something like forging and installing a rivet on regular work look like childs play. And if someone can fuller steel that large how could I have trouble with making a hammer? Well done and thank you for being willing to share Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 About to take flight! The bearing housing will be here tomorrow and I'll be able to put this bully together. I still have a rivet detail to put on the bronze and one more small piece to go but you get the idea. I think it is in proportion to the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Gilmore Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ok Michael, I am logged in again so now I will be able to see the photos. Great to talk with you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Finally got her outside for a flight, 20 mph winds carried it around nicely, real slow and graceful can't wait to get it up in the air! The wing assembly weighs just shy of a ton. Rivets make it a done deal, finished construction on to patina and install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 New video up, some is a bit sketchy but I'm kinda a newbie at this :Dhttp://gallery.me.com/dangerdillon#gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I just love this piece. So much at some point I will make a trip to see it in person. Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Loaded, not quite all on the trailer but it makes a great road shark! I'll be beating down the rivet around 11am Tuesday the 20th, should have it up after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Just watched the wind test vid, a truly beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 wow just seen this next phase - it looks stunning, the riveting is fantastic, the whole thing SO ELEGANT :) you must feel very excited !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Looks wonderful, I am sad that I'm broke and could not afford to drive out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Great piece! Great job! Looking forward to the videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciladog Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Michael, I usually don't comment on member's work but that is just awesome and stands out as exceptional. All of it, the construction, the finaly assemble on site, the design. You are one talented man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 danger i am grinning from ear to ear on your behalf - you must feel amazing now your original design, after all that thought and work, is completed ! it all looks incredible, the wings are so so beautiful, you have made them look soft and light, the lines are absolutely wonderful, i cant imagine how youve done these things on this scale - you are a very clever boy !!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I don't know if there are any adjectives left to properly express how delighted I am with this piece. Take a break now, the phones are surely going to start ringing with orders soon. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Size does matter! What a wonderous piece of sculpture......The minature would have been a major undertaking for most...Congratulations Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWHII Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 FANFREAKINTASTIC!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 A few more pics and the dedication information.http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c4da815c98bddcb137c97ab72&id=c467edbaf3&e=ecb7b5eb21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 its all about its lines to me, gorgeous. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 As usual, simply stunning! Good job Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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