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Title: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: YORNOC on October 23, 2016, 04:12:00 PM

It took a long time, but I finally acquired an anaconda skin for my Silvertip.
I had to buy it tanned, which was the only way I could get it.
I've done a few limb sets with tanned skins, and it can be a pain.....but this one goes on my extra set of limbs for my personal Tip. So I have the ability to take my time and get it right.
Here I am, about ready to apply. I had to press them while wet under pressure to get them thin enough to apply. Pretty thick skin once tanned.
So in the near future, I hope to show you the finished limbs.
But for now, here is a preview:
  (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/anaconda%20pre%20finish.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/yornoc/media/anaconda%20pre%20finish.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: meathead on October 23, 2016, 04:27:00 PM

That will be a sharp looking set of limbs.

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: cacciatore on October 23, 2016, 05:41:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: pdk25 on October 23, 2016, 06:05:00 PM

They are beautiful skins, but I wanna cry when I think of those veneers being covered up.

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: Warden609 on October 23, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

That is awesome!

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: YORNOC on October 23, 2016, 07:36:00 PM

The veneers are NOT being covered up. The bellies are bocote, the backs are just plain old actionwood.
I would never do such a thing!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: YORNOC on October 23, 2016, 08:02:00 PM

 (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/20161023_193909.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/yornoc/media/20161023_193909.jpg.html)
  (http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/yornoc/20161023_193857.jpg) (http://s868.photobucket.com/user/yornoc/media/20161023_193857.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: Longbow917 on October 23, 2016, 08:41:00 PM

Those are sick skins David, cant wait to see the finished product!

Title: Re: Silvertip/Anaconda skin project
Post by: Paul Cousineau on October 23, 2016, 08:45:00 PM

Man, that's going to look so cool.