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RandyHand β€” Bass with fisherman

Published: 2013-06-03 22:20:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 4550; Favourites: 78; Downloads: 0
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Description So here's the bass piece with the boat, fisherman etc. all assembled and colored. It was really challenging to get everything figured out. From floating the bass off the base (3/8 inch all thread) to getting just the right steel rods to poke out of the fins and in to the bottom of the boat. I did a total count of all the pieces that were moulded separately and then glued and apoxied together and it came to 18. I was happy with how it all came together and in about an hour I'll find out if the client is happy as well. Hope you all like it!
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RandyHand In reply to ??? [2016-02-13 15:10:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much...and for the faves as well!
Take care

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Harkon72 In reply to RandyHand [2016-02-14 09:37:34 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, keep your great work coming!

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SandroDebiazzi [2016-01-28 01:09:56 +0000 UTC]

so nice .. congrats

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BrattyBen [2015-08-09 05:13:17 +0000 UTC]

Stunning.Β 

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RandyHand In reply to BrattyBen [2015-08-09 20:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much...for all those faves and for the watch!
Take care

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BrattyBen In reply to RandyHand [2015-08-12 00:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Anytime. Your work inspires me. Thank YOU!

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RandyHand In reply to BrattyBen [2015-08-12 13:47:04 +0000 UTC]


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Akuru-Kougasaki [2013-10-21 02:04:54 +0000 UTC]

lol the guy fishing look exactly like lol

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RandyHand In reply to Akuru-Kougasaki [2013-10-21 05:23:13 +0000 UTC]

You're right...he does!

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Akuru-Kougasaki In reply to RandyHand [2013-10-22 03:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Ellis:"I ever tell you bout the time..."
Coach : Boy, you are wearin' Β me out!

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RandyHand In reply to Akuru-Kougasaki [2013-10-22 13:54:41 +0000 UTC]

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squaremonkey1 [2013-08-25 05:12:38 +0000 UTC]

He looks amazing Bud!

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JamieDMac [2013-07-27 12:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Whenever I went fishing as a kid I had the same expression as that fish...

This is incredible Randy! The way you've engineered it so damn clever. Would love to see a photo of the breakdown of parts if you took one.Β 

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RandyHand In reply to JamieDMac [2013-07-27 13:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Jamie!
The next one I have made up, I'll definitely post some pics of the parts and the process.
That's funny you had the same expression as the fish when you went fishing...must have been pretty bored huh?...ha haha.
Have an incredible weekend my friend!
Take care

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JamieDMac In reply to RandyHand [2013-07-28 22:19:33 +0000 UTC]

No worries Randy!Β 

That would be great if you can next time. would love to see the process.Β 

Hehe, yeah, I never enjoyed fishing all that much. Used it as an excuse to get out of the house and away from the folks for a day. Spent most of the time scribbling in a sketchpad or playing on one those LCD game things... which made so much racket probably scared away most of the fish, heehee..

Hope you're having a kick ass weekend too! Β 

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RandyHand In reply to JamieDMac [2013-07-29 13:02:25 +0000 UTC]

Fishing is definitely an acquired taste at times.
If they aren't biting I get pretty agitated. Especially if someone else is getting them and I'm not.
Been quite a few years since I've gone though.
Have a great week Jamie!
Take care

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Anigrol [2013-06-11 15:17:46 +0000 UTC]

ahahahaha nice!!!

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RandyHand In reply to Anigrol [2013-06-11 20:55:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!
Take care

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dragondoodle [2013-06-09 00:10:48 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome

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RandyHand In reply to dragondoodle [2013-06-09 00:19:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much...and for faving it as well!
All my best to you,
Take care

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EvanCampbell [2013-06-08 21:55:15 +0000 UTC]

This is a great set up. Love the over design...even the base seems just perfect!

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RandyHand In reply to EvanCampbell [2013-06-08 22:01:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Evan...and for the faves as well!
I got really lucky on that base. I've had it for quite a few years in storage and was hoping it would be the right size for it and it really came together because of it.
Always great to hear from you my friend!
Take care

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Twinimation [2013-06-06 01:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Great paints! Could definitely tell it's a bass!

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RandyHand In reply to Twinimation [2013-06-06 13:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I had some good reference shots to go by so that helped a lot.
All my best,
Take care

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Kaduflyer [2013-06-05 18:12:45 +0000 UTC]

This is why I won't fish...you never know what's lurking down there!

Great as always.

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RandyHand In reply to Kaduflyer [2013-06-05 18:45:53 +0000 UTC]

Heh heh...I would stop fishing too if this was under me.
I very rarely watch reality shows but found myself watching River Monsters last night.
Catching any of those fish would cure me of fishing entirely.

Thanks for liking it!
Take care

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Fragile-yet-CunNINg [2013-06-05 05:51:32 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, someone's eating well tonight...
I be might jumping to conclusions here, but my money's on the fish. The fun bit is you don't know yet, so there's that promise of an epic fight in the air. *sniff sniff* It smells good. Looks good too.

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RandyHand In reply to Fragile-yet-CunNINg [2013-06-05 14:22:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tiia!
Hee hee...My money is on the fish too.
I'm hoping he's a 'catch and release' kind of guy IF he is successful.

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The-Build [2013-06-04 19:10:07 +0000 UTC]

Lols, love this piece, a combination of the bored fisherman and that one in a million chance that he will never forget.

Awesome stuff mate!

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RandyHand In reply to The-Build [2013-06-04 19:16:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rich!
Glad you like it.
It was a tough one to engineer but I'm really pleased with how it came out.
The client went nuts over it so I was happy.
Thanks again my friend!
Take care

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The-Build In reply to RandyHand [2013-06-04 19:27:25 +0000 UTC]

That must be the best part, even if you like it, getting to see the expression of joy on the face of client must be really heart warming.

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RandyHand In reply to The-Build [2013-06-04 19:43:01 +0000 UTC]

It really is.
I'm always the most critical of my own work and there's things that bug me no matter what, but his reaction took all those things away.
You'd swear he just adopted a puppy. It was awesome.

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The-Build In reply to RandyHand [2013-06-04 20:21:06 +0000 UTC]

Then you my friend, have reached the sculptors nirvana.

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RandyHand In reply to The-Build [2013-06-04 20:59:11 +0000 UTC]

I agree wholeheartedly!

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TKMillerSculpt [2013-06-04 15:00:50 +0000 UTC]

Nice work, Randy! Love the engineering!

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RandyHand In reply to TKMillerSculpt [2013-06-04 17:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tim! It was a tough one to figure out but I'm happy with how everything finally came together.

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indimew [2013-06-04 12:53:00 +0000 UTC]

This is so fantastic! My dad is an avid fisherman and this reminds me of him. We would always tease about big fish dancing just out of reach. I'm sure your client will be thrilled! I love the expressions as well.

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RandyHand In reply to indimew [2013-06-04 13:34:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!
So great that your dad is an avid fisherman. I think a lot of people who fish or have fished can relate to this piece. My client was over the top thrilled so I was happy with his reaction.
So glad you like it!
Thanks again,
All my best to you,
Take care

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MeltedMedias [2013-06-04 09:54:15 +0000 UTC]

Aw man that turned out great. That's some BIG fun just waitin' to happen! HA!

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RandyHand In reply to MeltedMedias [2013-06-04 13:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!
Yes indeed, there is going to be some action soon...heh heh.
Take care

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The-Small [2013-06-04 07:12:11 +0000 UTC]

It is awesome Randy, very great project and very well done.
The assembly is fantastic, we can't see anything. I'm sure you're client will be very happy.
Congratulations, take care

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RandyHand In reply to The-Small [2013-06-04 13:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Patrick!
I'm really happy with how this all came together. It was a challenge but after seeing the clients reaction to it last night, it was all worth it.
Thanks again my friend,
Take care

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MetalSnail [2013-06-04 04:17:03 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work, I love how they both have similar expressions!

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RandyHand In reply to MetalSnail [2013-06-04 13:37:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!
Even though they both look relaxed right now, I think the fisherman is the one who will suffer the most...heh heh.

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Comickpro [2013-06-04 02:50:20 +0000 UTC]

hahaha ah wow I didnt realize this was going to become a part of a larger scene with a fisherman too! That poor unsuspecting fisherman...its either going to be the greatest day of his life (for the biggest catch EVER) or the worse day of his life (he becomes fish bait) BUt yeah it turned out very nice and you did a great job hiding the metal rods that are keeping it all together. It really looks like its just floating and balancing freely from each other. Great job!

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RandyHand In reply to Comickpro [2013-06-04 13:40:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Crystal!
It really was a challenge to get it to look like it does.
I have a feeling the fisherman is going to get the worse end of the deal...hee hee.
I was really happy with the reaction of the client last night. He freaked out when he saw it.
Now I miss having it in the studio. Gonna have to cast another one for myself I think.
Thanks again!
All my best to you,
Take care

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enc86 [2013-06-03 22:38:25 +0000 UTC]

really well done and wonderful piece.

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RandyHand In reply to enc86 [2013-06-04 01:52:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much...and for the fave as well!
All my best,
Take care

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rgyoung [2013-06-03 22:27:58 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work, Randy! I absolutely love the humor you put into your pieces. It works amazingly well with your skill at depicting animals that have the most wonderful balance of naturalism and caricature.

Hope the client is pleased with it, because it's a marvelous sculpture.

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RandyHand In reply to rgyoung [2013-06-04 01:54:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Rachel!
So glad you like it.
Thanks for such a great compliment on the caricature of my pieces.
The client just left a bit ago and he was beyond happy...so that made me happy!
Always so great to hear from you my friend.
Take care

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