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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Houlihan on September 28, 2014, 07:23:39 PM
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Not to wear everyone out with this call, but I said I'd update the post when I finished the scrimshaw. So, I added pics of the completed scrimshaw pieces and final call below. As much as I do love John Wayne, he and I need to take a break from one another now. I sure have appreciated everyone's comments on this call.
Rooster Cogburn is my favorite character he played. So, I put all Rooster Cogburn stuff on here. The rifle is a model 1892 with a large loop, and the pistol is a Colt single action army, both of which he carried as Rooster Cogburn and in most of his other movies, too. I think the carvings on the side have about the same effect as checkering, as far as sound goes. I carved the basket weave pattern on the top of the paddle just because I like it, and it has a sort of tooled leather feel to it. I put that little rawhide piece through the handle just for decoration. You see them on the saddle rings on the sides of the 1892 rifles. But it serves no purpose on the call, really. I'll update the pics when I get the scrimshaw done. I have LOT of dots to make still. The call is figured English Walnut from Oregon, which I've had for a few years, with ebony inlays.
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That's one awesome piece of work.
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Whoo!!!! *bowing* *bowing*
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Mike, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! *bannana* *bannana* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
I genuinely don't know where to begin and thus I am left essentially speechless. The call work is one thing, the scrimshaw work (BTW), I have known several, whom I thought were gifted scrimshaw artists on Cape Cod and Nantucket, but your work equally stands TALL to theirs! *up* Simply remarkable--thank you for your work.
The work on the call...the basket weave, the appropriate superlatives excape me, patience dedication, but worst of all is the fact that I was about to post another call of mine, but how in the world do I follow this??
Wow Mike, WOW!
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*up* *up* *up* *up*
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Mike, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! *bannana* *bannana* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
I genuinely don't know where to begin and thus I am left essentially speechless. The call work is one thing, the scrimshaw work (BTW), I have known several, whom I thought were gifted scrimshaw artists on Cape Cod and Nantucket, but your work equally stands TALL to theirs! *up* Simply remarkable--thank you for your work.
The work on the call...the basket weave, the appropriate superlatives excape me, patience dedication, but worst of all is the fact that I was about to post another call of mine, but how in the world do I follow this??
Wow Mike, WOW!
Thanks for the kind words. To be compared to a man from Nantucket is the ultimate compliment;) And your call is spectacular, Scott, as ALWAYS.
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What a beautiful call!! Awesome job!!
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that is one awesome call and the scrimshaw is out of this world, GOD HAS BLESSED YOU *up* *up* *up*
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Great looking call! *up*
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Amazing Talent!
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That right there is a piece of artwork in call making ;). Great job on that one Mike. *up*
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Simply elegant Mike! That is a beautiful call *up* *up*
I worked at Bath Iron Works (for almost a quarter of a century) and was on the launching crew for the launch of the USS Oliver Hazard Perry. The champagne bottle was deployed for the christening, yet the ship didn't begin the slide down the ways. Someone in the crowd jokingly hollered to John to give a shove. He grinned and put his shoulder into it whereupon the ship began to move, picking up speed as it slid down the ways and plunged into the Kennebec River. He was a good sport and a great actor, the crowd loved it! ;D
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Mike,
Incredible !!!! *up* *up*
Dave
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Beautiful work of art just outstanding.
Jon
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WWWWoooooWWWW!
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I am with Scott---SP E E C H L E S S *bowing*
The entire work from the guns, the scrimshaw and the weaved carving in the lid---what a TOTAL composition.
Fitting a MAN like the DUKE, inspired the work you created.
What un believable work ..... *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
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*bowing* *bowing*
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I don't even know what to say about that...My Dad loves John Wayne and I have watched so many movies with him...What an amazing talent...Im speechless ..
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OMG..... That's awesome!! *bowing* Speechless like the rest!!
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*up* *up* man; that thing is *cool*
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What to say after all the others have taken the words right outta my mouth........you are a truly god gifted and blessed man! Thank you for the inspirations! ;D
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Very nice Mike.
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Umm WOW that's all I got. never seen another anything like it.
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In a word AWESOME. Beautiful Job Mike!!
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I viewed this post 5 times in the last week trying to come up with something(?) to say other than WOW, INCREDIBLE, AWESOME, SPEECHLESS, words others have already used to describe this. I thought I'd wait till others have chimmed in, then I would, so we could string this call out there for awhile, like it deserves to be ! I'm thinking this call needs it's own sub-forum ! Mike , some peeps work an entire lifetime to develop a legacy of their own, I believe you have accomplished that feat in this work of art alone ! Can't wait to see what the rest of your journey produces !!!
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OH MY GOSH!!!! I just now saw this Mike & I must say buddy, you are way out of my league. I don't believe I have ever seen more beautiful work, all I can do is just sit here looking & shaking my head. *bowing*
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Very nice call *up*
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This sure is an eye catcher. Fantastic!
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Well, Mike, you've done it again. You are blessed not only with your scrimshaw talents, but an amazing talent to incorporate several features on a call, duck or turkey, that compliment each other so well. The themes you choose are so appealing to us all. Obviously who doesn't love John Wayne and the Rooster Cogburn character? The scrimshaw features are the icing on the cake!! This is a true work of beautiful art, friend. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy it!!!!! *up*
Danny
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I really appreciate the compliments on this call. I updated the post with pics of the final scrimshaw. John Wayne and I are ready to take a break from one another, and I'm sure you guys are ready to see this post fade away, too. Thanks again.
Mike