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Animal themed bows

#1 Post by Flatliner » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:01 pm

Here's a couple I knocked out recently, when asked which timbers they would like, the clients both responded with requests for the colours of certain animals. I like this idea because it gives me a palette of colours to work with.

The timbers in the first one are inspired by the wedge-tail eagle.

Stats; Flatline MC2, 62'' n-n, 45#@28".
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The outside of the riser is Black Gidgee and represents the colour of the bird in general.
The inside of the riser is Sandalwood and represents the colour of the undercarriage of the bird.
The grip overlays are supposed to represent the eyes. Conkerberry and Aust Ebony.
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The colour under the wing. Light toned Tasi Blackwood.
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The colour on top of the wing. Very dark Tasi Blackwood.
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I'll put the pics of the other bow in the next post.

Rob.
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Re: Animal themed bows

#2 Post by Flatliner » Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:18 pm

Well if someone gives you a lump of seriously black Australian Ebony what are ya gona do?

I'll give you three guesses what animal was the inspiration for this bow :wink: .

Stats; Flatline Raptor, 58" n-n, 31#@28".

Timbers;
Riser Australian Ebony, Silver Ash.
Limbs: Black Palm.
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Difficult bow to photograph due to the high gloss finish, it wont be hunted with.

Cheers, Rob.
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Re: Animal themed bows

#3 Post by jcm » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:49 pm

Rob,
WOW x WOW
Words do not do the art you create justice.

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Re: Animal themed bows

#4 Post by longbow steve » Sat Apr 05, 2014 5:59 am

:shock: :shock: :shock:

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Re: Animal themed bows

#5 Post by Outbackdad » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:57 am

I love your bows.
And having used them is even better.

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Re: Animal themed bows

#6 Post by bigbob » Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:32 am

Damn Rob you raise the bar so high its hard to even see it! Stunning pair of bows indeed, and absolutely each very much one of a kind!
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Re: Animal themed bows

#7 Post by Jim » Sat Apr 05, 2014 8:40 am

Rob, they are spectacular mate.
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Re: Animal themed bows

#8 Post by Mick Smith » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:14 am

If I ever tire of my longbows and semi-recurves and decide I want the recurve of my dreams, 'the Raptor', I'll know where to get it. 8)
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Re: Animal themed bows

#9 Post by Macca » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:09 pm

Very nice Rob as per the norm :lol: After you make my spare set of limbs for my MC2, put me on the list for a Raptor :wink:

Cheers.

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Re: Animal themed bows

#10 Post by rodlonq » Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:02 pm

I can't say the words I am thinking Rob, but I reckon you could guess. How are ya gunna top that mate????

Cheers.... Rod

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Re: Animal themed bows

#11 Post by Flatliner » Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:38 am

Thanks very much everyone 8) .
Macca wrote:Very nice Rob as per the norm :lol: After you make my spare set of limbs for my MC2, put me on the list for a Raptor :wink:
Cheers.
No worries Macca, we'll come up with something special for you :wink: .
rodlonq wrote:I can't say the words I am thinking Rob, but I reckon you could guess. How are ya gunna top that mate????

Cheers.... Rod
Well someone's got to Rod, and there's still plenty of other animals out there. Always thinking mate, always thinking.

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