Horse sculpture (first large commission)

[gordon stephenson]

Superb looking horse Pondman,Very realistic jumping action,What ever finish you decide one it wants to be the best, That sculpture deserves to live a long happy life,

 

[pondman]

So today I took him out for a ride and it was interesting, he's got some fire

 

[dippy]

I wish I had enough steel to do one like that, it looks wikid. Where will it be set

 

[dippy]

I know its all metal here, but I tried in wood with the chainsaw and to get the confirmation of a horse is probably the hardest

 

[gordon stephenson]

It would look great in a location where it could be set up half way over a hedge.Just like the real thing.

 

[strada]

So today I took him out for a ride and it was interesting, he's got some fire

Lol, That looks exellent mate,

 

[chunkolini]

Mr Pondman.
Fantastic photo.
Is that a supporting pole underneath trigger?

 

[pondman]

Mr Pondman.
Fantastic photo.
Is that a supporting pole underneath trigger?

Yea, I decided to put a pole there to stabilise it. I don't want gravity becoming friendly with it in 20 years. This way I know it will stand for a looooong time. Maybe the next one will be made slightly differently as to hold the weight but the customers weren't keen on the idea of a jump.

 

[chunkolini]

There has to be a better solution than just a pole.
Must be!
A sprig of bush? rambler? crashed out paraglider pilot..
A teeny thing that doesnae exist it can be done. Anything but a pole.

A bushy bit around the pole?, a twiggy thang?, anything. But not a pole.
Read this. or at least the first 20 pages. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manual-Dire...190723&sr=1-4&keywords=Direct+metal+sculpture
He has a a beautiful rant about sculptures on poles.
He set me off on one. Sculptures on a pole? makes me want to get my angle grinder out. I can rant fluently about this.
Sculpture on a pole is a sin.
It can be avoided.
If they are happy with a pole how about a few leaves and stuff around it, horsey is jumping for joy over a planty thang.
pole up the middle with some stuff wrapped around it. Pole does not even need to be straight.

 

[chunkolini]

Ignore the bulk of that, too much beer.

 

[pondman]

Ignore the bulk of that, too much beer.

Lol you crazy man I've been stewing on this issue and I'm really struggling to see a way out. I really wish it could be incorporated into a Jump or a hedge so it can't be seen. I'll figure it out but I think it will be staying.

 

[strada]

its a pity the tail wasn't longer,you could have a piece of bar shaped like the tail but going down to the floor and welded to the base,im sure this would help with the weight of the horse wanting to pull down.
If the customer is happy and doesn't want it jumping a fence so be it. ; )

 

[chunkolini]

Big horsey 'privates'.
It does make me snigger when I see posh ladies on horseback when Dobbin has his bits on display.
More sensible option? have a bush planted under him with a spar concealed in it?

 

[pondman]

More sensible option? have a bush planted under him with a spar concealed in it?

I'm confused. What do you mean by bush?

 

[pondman]

Big horsey 'privates'.
It does make me snigger when I see posh ladies on horseback when Dobbin has his bits on display.
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Made an ass of myself with this wildlife selfie

 

[chunkolini]

Not that sort of bush.
A small garden bush thingy, the horse could be leeping over it and it would hide the strut nicely.
Rose bush? privet bush, bushy bush thang.

 

[pondman]

Not that sort of bush.
A small garden bush thingy, the horse could be leeping over it and it would hide the strut nicely.
Rose bush? privet bush, bushy bush thang.

Oh ok, yes that's what I was thinking.

 

[chunkolini]

Then comes the hard bit, getting the customer to suggest your idea.
My exboss taught me this skill, sow the seed and let them come up with it.
he never cottoned that he was doing my bidding.

 

[dippy]

Do you not think the front legs are abit high, coming from the middle of its chest

 

[pondman]

Got to install Majestic today. Really happy to get the job finished and my customers are really pleased. I wouldn't mind getting more work like that, what a pleasure!