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Title: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: memo on October 28, 2011, 07:43:00 AM

Well after a long wait, my first custom bow has arrived here in Australia safe and sound. Settled on a 2 pce Thunderchild from the big fella. Specs are 58" length and #58@30". Riser is walnut and tiger myrtle limbs with horn limb tips. You hear it said often about Big Jim's bows that "pictures don't do the bow justice", and now I know what they mean.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/164.jpg)

The Tiger Myrtle in the limbs is stunning, and it appears that the differing shades and highlights in the timber give it a real "depth"

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/174.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/169.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/167.jpg)

Haven't had a chance to take it for a spin yet, but will finish off some arrows this weekend and have a shot.


Oh yeah, and couldn't help myself, had to put a bit of Aussie flavour on the bow......

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/memo48/178.jpg)

To all you guys on the list, looking at this won't help - but it's worth the wait for one of Jim's masterpeices.
Memo

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on October 28, 2011, 07:45:00 AM

Awesome-looking bow, Memo! Happy days to you.

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Tater on October 28, 2011, 07:47:00 AM

Very nice..!.. Those limb veneers are stunning.!

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: KodiakMag on October 28, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

*drool*       *double drool*

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Gen273 on October 28, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

All I can say is WOW!!!!

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Big Ed on October 28, 2011, 08:15:00 AM

Love the Limbs!

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Dmaxshawn on October 28, 2011, 08:26:00 AM

Jim does some mighty fine work.  congrats on the beautiful bow.  

Shawn

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: centaur on October 28, 2011, 08:28:00 AM

That is one beautiful bow, as we have all come to expect from Big Jim. He has yet to make even a just kinda good looker; they are all masterpieces.

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: daniel boon on October 28, 2011, 09:12:00 AM

Congrats on your new bow,NICE   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: coaster500 on October 28, 2011, 09:16:00 AM

Very nice looking 2pc TC!!!

58 incher in going to be Smooooooth   :)

Downunder bow is in the show  :)

  http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20Bows/?albumview=slideshow


   :campfire:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: wv lungbuster on October 28, 2011, 09:27:00 AM

WOW great looking bow. Big Jim has some beautiful woods.

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: cacciatore on October 28, 2011, 09:30:00 AM

Remarkable!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: bogeyrider63 on October 28, 2011, 10:04:00 AM

that is as nice as it gets. beautiful bow.

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Post by: limbolt on October 28, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

Outstanding!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: buejeger on October 28, 2011, 05:10:00 PM

Very nice indeed! Mine is being made right now... End of November estimated finish date... Your pics are making me look forward to delivery even more!

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: JV Rooster on October 28, 2011, 05:16:00 PM

Great looking bow. Have fun with it.

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: wildgame on October 28, 2011, 06:20:00 PM

wow i love the woods! congrats on your new bow...

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Post by: RainyDayBows on October 28, 2011, 06:36:00 PM

Very nice. love the limbs

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: drewsbow on October 28, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

very nice , congrats   :clapper:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Sixby on October 28, 2011, 07:38:00 PM

Nothing wrong there.
That is one beautiful bow.
God bless you, Steve

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: DannyBows on October 28, 2011, 07:39:00 PM

Stunning bow! Congrats!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: dave19113 on October 28, 2011, 07:47:00 PM

Awesome bow bud.... I have a Buffalo Bow with Tiger myrtle.... I know what you mean about the depth.... The pics dont do it justice it looks so good....

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: straitera on October 28, 2011, 09:05:00 PM

Beaut. Great plce to use it also.

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: sawtoothscream on October 28, 2011, 10:25:00 PM

looks great!!!!!!!   i would love to get a 2 piece TC someday. 56" 52 or 55# at 26"  and basically the same wood as your bow.  someday

Title: Re: Thunder(child) Downunder
Post by: Al Kidner on October 29, 2011, 05:28:00 AM

Yep... there is something about these bows. And that is a sweet looker right there...


ak.