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  1. Rannis

    Critique Request Looking for design critique. Thanks!

    Dust cover, recoil (action) spring shroud, recoil (action) spring tunnel, they are fairly enterchangable. Not trying to tangent off the original discussion but his terminology is accepted by many 1911 builders. Not questioning anyone who has not heard of the various terms. There are multiple...
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    practice

    While on the topic…
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    The best was saved for last.

    I’m not sure anyone could do better. It is stunning in person
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    More NRA museum pics

    The one in Springfield had many engraved firearms. They were dispersed throughout the dozens of displays and not in a grouping as such. I’ve never been to the one in Virginia (which is ironic as I’m only 2 hrs away).
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    The best was saved for last.

    The last two pistols were done by Lee Griffiths. Words can’t describe these so enjoy the pics.
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    More NRA museum pics

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    Engraved firearms in the Springfield Mo NRA Museum

    I’m attaching some photos I took today while visiting the NRA museum. There are way too many fine examples there to catch them all. Unfortunately I had to take from a distance. I doubt they would like it if I started opening displays.
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    New to hand engraving

    As a fellow amature, I welcome you. This is a great place to ask for guidance and the way the forum is moderated cuts out alot of the nonsense found else where. If you have not read the beginners tool list Id start there. Dont be hesitent to post attempts at art or design. You will definately...
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    Engraving evaluation

    Your work just goes to show that equipment doesnt make the engraver. Very nice work! Even a rank amature like myself can see that.
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    Critique Request First attempt at an animal

    Thanks sir. I’ll look it up. I found getting the lighting right in the fur frustrating.
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    Critique Request First attempt at an animal

    I’m am hoping you can at least id the breed. Lol
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    Critique Request First attempt at an animal

    I sketched my dog from a photo. It’s rudimentary I know but I am hoping for honest feedback and after more practice I will attempt again after several months I hope no one finds this early attempt a waste of their time I do appreciate the help I have received so far.
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    Dog Tag - Finished project

    Id like to add that it is very good work though. I do like the style very much.
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    Dog Tag - Finished project

    Would you be willing to point out the areas you are refering to so I can learn from this also? I believe I see one area where a leaf appears "out-of-place" I gues it a way to describe it. I am certainly in no position to offer critics, genuinly would like to understand what part of the design...
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    Question: Advice on developing an eye for determining the overall flow of a design

    I am humbled that he would even reply. Many Thanks! V/R Dale
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    Recent Drawings

    Im so sorry, as a dog owner I know that pain. She looks to be fairly pampered for a working pooch.
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    Recent Drawings

    Yes I am sorry for not replying sooner (no pun intended) That is a very nice drawing. The anatomy is very good and the texture of the fur is apparent. Fine velvety on the ears and course on the shoulders.
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    Question: Advice on developing an eye for determining the overall flow of a design

    As a scientist I can certainly appreciate that reference. In a sort of subconcious way I probably already knew that it was purely abstract; a developed skill/appreciation without numeric parameters. I can imagine that sometimes practiced engravers could disagree on how pleasing a particular...
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    Question: Advice on developing an eye for determining the overall flow of a design

    I do have that publication and his forward/intro is very insightful. Thanks again. V/R Dale
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    Recent Drawings

    Your statment make perfect sense. I am also well versed in fabrication, mostly to support my gunsmith business builting benches, bluing stands and what not. I also shot compeditively while in the service and the core plays a HUGE, almost outsized role in those aftivities. I never though of it...

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