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Title: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: mancole5 on March 23, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
Ok guys and gals,

This is the Big Jim Thunder Child bow that was announced a month or so ago. There are some pictures of this bow already floating around, but I had the chance to take some additional photos of my bow. This is a 52" thunder child that I talked Jim into building for me. He advertises that he makes them 54" and over, but for my whopping  25" draw, he took on the challenge of making a slightly shorter bow for me. The limbs are black/white ebony and the riser is gaboon ebony, black/white ebony, with white phenolic accent striping.  I already own one of his 58" buffalo bows, and this bow is just as impressive! It does have the forward handle design, as opposed to his buffalo bow, but it is just as smooth and quiet! Do not ask me how fast this bow is...I do not know or care! I will say it is fast enough! I know that many have been asking about this bow, and I am sorry that I have taken so long in posting these pictures.  There are many fine people out there with fantastic products, and I hope that one day I will have the chance to meet them and there products. I just wanted all to know that Jim and his Thunder Child have yet to disappoint!


 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00902.jpg?t=1269365349)  

 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00905.jpg?t=1269365376)  

 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00906.jpg?t=1269365418)  

 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00914.jpg?t=1269365480)
     
 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00909.jpg?t=1269365517)  

 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00910.jpg?t=1269365553)  

 (http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu299/mancole5/DSC00911.jpg?t=1269365589)
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: JimB on March 23, 2010, 01:58:00 PM
One beautiful little bow.Super combination of woods.I like it a lot.
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: HARL on March 23, 2010, 02:03:00 PM
Who makes that quiver?It seems to be OK for that short bow.The bow certainly is a looker !!!!!!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: mancole5 on March 23, 2010, 02:11:00 PM
It is the kanati by Anneewakee Archery. They are in the sponsor list up top.  Nothing but good things to say about that quiver as well!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: kevgsp on March 23, 2010, 02:12:00 PM
Reminds me of my kanati that I put beaver tail grip on.
It's a sweet bow I'm sure.
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: JRY309 on March 23, 2010, 02:16:00 PM
Beautiful bow,sweet!
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Post by: JC on March 23, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
Holy Smokes that's sweet! Black and White ebony fan myself...look me up if you ever decide to part with it.
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Post by: Molson on March 23, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
That is a beauty!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jerry Wald on March 23, 2010, 02:30:00 PM
Looks great - blends right in too.

jer Bear
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Post by: CHAD on March 23, 2010, 03:32:00 PM
Very nice.
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Post by: BobCo 1965 on March 23, 2010, 03:56:00 PM
Beautiful looking bow!
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on March 23, 2010, 04:01:00 PM
Great looking set up.
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Post by: rushlush on March 23, 2010, 04:22:00 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: LongStick64 on March 23, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
That is Excellent
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Post by: sleepyhollow on March 23, 2010, 04:38:00 PM
Beautiful bow, congrats !!!!
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Post by: vtmtnman on March 23, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
Great looking bow Ryan. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Kenneth on March 23, 2010, 04:43:00 PM
Beautiful bow!!!  Thanks for the pics and the feedback!  That settles it then; my 3rd bow from Jim is gonna be a TC!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: BEN on March 23, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
That is a looker for sure!!
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Post by: DannyBows on March 23, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
Sweet Bow! I'm on his list so this feeds the anticipation. Congrats!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Frenchymanny on March 23, 2010, 06:44:00 PM
Sweet bow for sure!   :thumbsup:  

How does she shoot?

Congrats,
F-Manny
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Guru on March 23, 2010, 07:08:00 PM
Big Jim makes some of the nicest bows I've ever seen    :notworthy:
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Post by: helo on March 23, 2010, 07:24:00 PM
Good looking bow ! Enjoy  :thumbsup:
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Post by: coaster500 on March 23, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
Nice to hear from the end user and ThunderChild owner. That bow is super nice to look at. Can't wait for my 56" TD ....

That black/white ebony is a perfect camo !!


 :clapper:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Steve Clandinin on March 23, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
Just talked to Jim this morning about my new 56"er,Jim assurred me you won't be dissapionted.If it looks like yours,Hes right!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on March 23, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
The more of his bows I see the more I want one !!
Outstanding !
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Big Ed on March 23, 2010, 08:35:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Wannabe1 on March 23, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Man, I love those limb veneers! Sweet looking bow right there.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Hoghead on March 23, 2010, 09:22:00 PM
What everyone else said, Nice!.
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Dan White on March 23, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Great looking bow and setup. Enjoy!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: e alexander on March 23, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Good look'n bow. I hope to see one in person next month at the KY Klassic.
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Post by: doubleo on March 23, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
Now that's gonna make one heck of a turkey blind bow. Good luck with it!
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Post by: Over&Under on March 24, 2010, 12:15:00 AM
That is just plain sweet!!  Great wood choices / combo!
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Post by: Masham Man on March 24, 2010, 02:24:00 AM
Awesome bow!!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: mancole5 on March 24, 2010, 09:23:00 AM
Thanks guys for all your wonderful comments!
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Post by: bkbk12 on March 24, 2010, 09:31:00 AM
great looking bow
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on March 24, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Super sharp setup congrats.
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Keefer on March 24, 2010, 02:54:00 PM
Now that's what I'm talking about    :)   Man do I ever want a bow with white ebony...I really like the black streak in the limbs it just looks incredible...Man if I was in the woods with that bow I bet deer would walk right by me cause I would probally never take my eyes off the bow...Just down right bootyfull! I just had to go back and look at her again and noticed how Big Jim added the black & white limb tips and overlays...Pretty much explains to you what type of wood is in the bow...An Artist touch for sure.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Keefer on March 24, 2010, 03:00:00 PM
And arrows and a Quiver that match's!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: BigJim on March 24, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
Ryan- give me a call tomorrow if you get a chance. Iv'e got something for you.

thanks,bigjim
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: BigJim on March 26, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
I posted a few pics of bows built with the dalmation ebony on another site. If someone would be kind enough to help me move them to here, I would apreciate it.
These computers are agrivating to deal with. I am now typing on my wifes laptop and hitting two keys at a time ^%$*& thing. When one computer works, the other goes down.
Recently I took a brokedown monitor out and shot it with my bow to relieve some frustration and the darn thing spit my 800g arrow back at me. Computers have all but defeated me.
thanks, bigjim
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: JC on March 26, 2010, 08:18:00 AM
Here ya go Jim:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/00small77631695.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/00small63069280.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/00small48160318.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/recurvhuntr/Stuff/00small39408705.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: mancole5 on March 26, 2010, 09:08:00 AM
Great looking bows!
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Post by: DannyBows on March 26, 2010, 09:24:00 AM
That Dalmation is Awesome!! Thanks for posting those, it's what I ordered and have been dying to see what it looks like. Amazing look to it, and what a natural camo effect too! Can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: coaster500 on March 26, 2010, 09:49:00 AM
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/BJBB203.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/BJBB202.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/BJBB201.jpg)

added to slideshow
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Kenneth on March 26, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
Man I can't wait to get my dalmation ebony bow!!!!  Those are beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on March 26, 2010, 12:41:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kenneth:
Man I can't wait to get my dalmation ebony bow!!!!  Those are beautiful!!!
The mail lady just delivered the 1 pc in the picture above & all I can say is the pictures don't do it any justice....  :readit:  BigJim outdone himself on this one...The Ky gobblers might be in some trouble...
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: Kenneth on March 26, 2010, 03:08:00 PM
Mark, that is a beauty!!  Mine should look very similar to that.  Man I'm getting excited!!!
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: BigJim on March 26, 2010, 11:34:00 PM
Thought you might like it Mark.

thanks,
bigjim
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: JPNTN on April 10, 2010, 02:35:00 PM
Pretty bows.  I posed a question on another site sometime back about a bow for a short draw and Big Jim was kind enough to post on a newbie's question - a nice guy from all accounts who gets my vote as well   :)  .  With what I've heard about these bows, there just may be one in my future ...

JP
Title: Re: Pics of my Big Jim's Thunder Child
Post by: BWD on April 11, 2010, 10:48:00 AM
Another fine looking bow from BigJim, but he has a habit of doing just that.