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TOPIC: painting a carousel horse,FINISHED! done!!!!!!!!!
painting a carousel horse,FINISHED! done!!!!!!!!! 13 years 3 months ago #39311
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my wonderful wife has wanted a carousel horse since she was little,so wanted to give her one,so i found a reproduction on line,of a 1927 "philadelphia tobbogan company",horse,that was called a "broad billed jumper",i bought it months ago for her birthday,and now its time to paint it,1st i have to sand and fill the seam.then prime and spray paint each section,in different colors,here is what it looks like today.
this is going to take time to do,i have to wait for each color to dry before masking it for the next color,but i like doing this stuff.john 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39341
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Very cool project John. I'm sure it will be AWESOME when it's done. Can't wait to see it.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39353
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Very cool! Even with all the stuff you have going on, to take on a tedious job like that, you are the man John! Just prepping (sanding all those nooks and crannies) that for paint would drive me to drink again. LOL Bless you brother.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39395
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thanks bob,and thanks mark,yeah its going to take awhile,but it worth it to see her smile,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39418
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Yep, that's what it's all about.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39512
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Should be stunning once completed. A lot of detail on that one. Here is one I did for a client some years back for a stage production of "Babes in Toyland". She had several restored & one unrestored original carousel horses and had pick this one up that needed major repairs. The client specified the base color of black but gave me full rein on all other colors.My instructions were it had to be vivid. It was a last minute decision to include it in the play and I had a whole 4days to attach one hoof, most of the tail,
fill,sand some major cracks and paint. I offered to do a proper restoration after the play ended but she wouldn't hear of it.It is still on display at her home with all the others and her favs. 
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39514
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Wow, that is absolutely striking Melanie, great job!
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39526
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i agree frank...stunning. ron
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39554
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That's beautiful Melanie.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39581
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mel i have to agree with all of them,grea job.
i hope my wifes horse looks half as good,here is a small one that she has already,john 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39840
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Cool project John.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 3 months ago #39858
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thanks bob,i havent started it yet,ive been under the weather a bit lately,lol,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #44272
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holy crap,its been a month and a week since i started this thread,but yesterday i finaly got to work on the horse,wow what a ton of sanding and resculpting,especially the seams.
this plastic is like milk jug plastic,and is very unforgiving and hard to sand. there are so many imperfections in it,its going to take awhile. i have 2 days in it ,every slight sanding mark just shows,even with 400 grit,but i think i found the secret to taking them out,i am using a very small butane torch and it takes the plastic "fuzz" off. in the 1st pic you can see that they didnt use much primer,and man the seams were bad,and i paid extra to have it done by the company. oh well,here goes nothing,lol.john 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #44277
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I'd pay money to watch you ride that when it's done. John I just know we won't see any seams when your done.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #44315
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John,
You are a true artist and I can't wait to see it completed. As Robert said I'm sure there won't be any seems anywhere. The torch is a great idea, I'll have to remember that one when working with plastic. Bob |
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #44983
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thanks guys,i appreciate the confidence in me,lol.
well for the last 2 days i have been taking off the primer that was put on it,and i built a quick stand for it ,so its easier to work on and paint. i used 1 1/2 inch water pipe,with a coupler,so i can work on it low,or add another piece to work high,the horse takes a 1 1/4 inch pole,so i just used that size pipe put down in the bigger 1 1/2 inch pipe,now i can work at any height and spin it any way i need. i had to use a toothbrush and reducer,(not my tooth brush,lol)im now waiting for some filler in the seams to dry,then i will wipe the whole thing down with alcohol then let dry then primer. hopefully i get to work on one of the boats next.but i think i need to clean up my garage 1st,lol,loljohn 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #44996
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john, very clever using the thinner pipe so you can adjust it however you want. can't wait for the painting to begin. ron
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #45006
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Look'in John.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #45020
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thanks ron,did you notice how simple the base is,just 4 ,16 inch 2x6s,a very easy base to make.
im hoping tommorrow to prime it ,then start painting. my wife also has a couple of wall decorations for me to paint. then this weekend i have to get soffit and facia up on the new porch/room,so i can get my gutters back up,i just wish ihad and aluminum bending brake. thanks bob,im thinking of ya,and i will keep in touch about your surgery,john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 2 months ago #45041
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Great setup John I like it.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 1 month ago #45743
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thanks bob,all i got done on the horse is filler and primer,i have been putting up soffit and facia for the last few days with the help of my father in law,now that its weather proof i can get back on the horse ,so to speak,lol,then i have to get the gutters up on the porch/room,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 1 month ago #46210
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i finaly started to paint the horseso far i just have the white,grey and black on it,i made it a dappled grey horse,tomorrow i will put some whit in the teeth and a sparkle in its eyes.
i went to arbor frieght today and got a great airbrugh(dual control) for 20 bucks,it works just as good as my 200 dollar badger. next comes all of the colors,john 1st i painted it all white 
next was the blacks 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
time for some color on the carousel horse 13 years 1 month ago #46248
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well as soon as the propane heater gets it warm enough in my garage its time for some color,on the saddle,blanket and tack,i hope to have better pics tonight,or this afternoon,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 1 month ago #46259
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Looking great, John!!
Does it float??  |
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Re:painting a carousel horse,progress thread 13 years 1 month ago #46263
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thanks andrew,and yeah if i plug the holes,lol,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46460
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there are 6 pics,starting with all the masking i had to do,i painted it with rattle cans,and an airbrush,i still have alot of touchup to do,like add black and white to subtle spots.pic 1 masked off.
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46490
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That is just wonderful looking John!!! Great work there!!!
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46495
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absolutely beautiful john.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46505
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thanks jim,thanks ron,
like i said i have to do alot of touchups,plus i want to make the mane,tail and hoofs even blacker,and touch up a spot,i am glad i dont have to do another one,it took a long time to prep and only took 2 days to paint. the green color in the flowers is actully teal over gold,it makes a mettalic antique finish,john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46519
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WoW we can see who has bunch's of talent here. Looks great John. What's next?
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46520
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thanks bob,lol,hanging my gutters on my new porch/room addition,then a steering wheel for a friend,then hopefully a boat,lol,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46555
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i just finished the touchups and took a picture in the sun,next i have to build a base,and put it on its brass pole,oh yeah and gutters,lol,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46571
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Stunning John, absolutely stunning but not unexpected considering your past projects. The talent in these forums is amazing and I for one enjoy and appreciate seeing projects such as these.
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46630
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thank you mel,after seeing your horse,i take that as a high compliment,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46641
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Beautiful John. And 1 horsepower!
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46648
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lol,good one neil.next comes the base i have to build and then install it on the brass pole,then i really am done with it,woo hoo.
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #46935
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I can hear the organ playing in the background and the kids laughing and giggling, the smell of carmel corn and cotton candy.
Great job John. Thanks for sharing. Cal 
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #47690
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John,
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Outstanding work buddy! Bob |
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Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #47725
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thanks cal,thanks bob,after i get some work done on the porch/room addition done,i will finish building a base for it and put it on the brass pole.
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:painting a carousel horse,FINISHED!almost 13 years 1 month ago #48014
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i started building the base for the horse today,i have along way to go,these parts of this base are just laying there,they arent glued and nailed yet,lol.
i "plan" on making part of it look like walnut burlwood,and maybe on top the inside insert might be gold machined turned vinyl,but im not sure yet,lol,johnjohn 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
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