Chopper engraving

[davidshe]

When my son Josh is not working his hi-tech job as an encrypted communications expert.... he builds custom choppers. This year he was asked to participate in an international contest and compete for the Peoples Champ title. They selected 25 bike builders from several countries and after a number of months narrowed it down to the final 6 including Josh! Last weekend the final votes were tallied and Josh was declared the winner! He is now the reigning Peoples Champ builder! Josh was then invited to show his bike alongside all the pro builders at the Born-Free show which is sponsored by Harley Davidson and is the largest, most prestigious bike show in the world where he was announced as the winner of the Founders Pick award!
I helped out a little with some hand engraving and scroll design for this chopper project. We had a great time working together and his bike named "Mantis" turned out absolutely beautiful as you can see in the pictures. So proud of my son! Thanks for looking ~David

 

[John B.]

Wow David. No wonder you are proud !
What an outstandingly beautiful bike your son built.
And your engraving just moved it to another level.
Little different than your usual watch engraving.
Congratulations to you both.

 

[SamW]

I would say "Good On You!" but I might be too jealous...

 

[davidshe]

Wow David. No wonder you are proud !
What an outstandingly beautiful bike your son built.
And your engraving just moved it to another level.
Little different than your usual watch engraving.
Congratulations to you both.

Thanks John! Certainly a nice break from the small stuff

 

[davidshe]

I would say "Good On You!" but I might be too jealous...

Thank you Sam. I’ve seen your work and there is no way you would ever be jealous of mine But, you may well be jealous of that cool chopper!

 

[sam]

Congratulations David!!

 

[davidshe]

Congratulations David!!

Thank you Sam

 

[SamW]

BOTH!!!

 

[Brant]

David,

Absolutely beautiful work from 2 great artists.

I am truly envious that you could work along side your son and contribute to a beautiful project that will be remembered by both artists forever.

Brant

 

[davidshe]

Thank you so much Brant! You are correct. This project was worth a lot to me in so many ways.

 

[SamW]

Maintaining high quality and symmetry on such large scroll and matching it to the object you engrave is quite an accomplishment David. That is why I say both.

 

[Dave London]

A beautiful work of art

 

[davidshe]

A beautiful work of art

Thanks Dave, my son and I appreciate that!
And thanks again SamW for your reply