So close,I had to use 5-Min epoxy

[jamesamd]

I did not think I could get this done before Christmas but I made it,just mounted them at 3:30 pm.
I have'nt sculpted anything in 30 years but was inspired by a workmate,that had made these for His Mom.
It took every spare moment this past week and a half.
They are not perfect but I did'nt break  any fins.That in it's self is a miracle :D
They are laminated cherry,the Mother and one Baby have Q-sawn sides.I did not have enough to do the other Baby too,so it's an orphen.;D
Merry Christmas one and all!!!
Jim

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[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

DanG Jim....not bad for a rush job, in fact they look very real. Perfect craftsmanship in my book.

Those last minute presents will take a toll on you.  :laugh:

My Mother - in Law lives in Florida and would have a fit for your work.

Again, GREAT job and pics.  :christmas:
David

[Tree Feller]

That sculpture is wonderful, James. Well done, sir.

[Larry]

I think it is a peaceful scene.  Beautiful work.

:christmas:

[WDH]

It really flows!  I love them!

[Lud]

Mighty fine carving.  How much power and how much hand?  Very graceful!

[jamesamd]

Thank You all for the kind comments.

The panic really came on Me,Saturday morning.I was in the finishing process and popped down to the beach to find a piece of driftwood.
When I pulled up to the parking lot,I was faced with 2 NYC Parks Dept.police.I explained I only was looking for a piece of driftwood for a sculpture.I may as well,have been talking to the Gestapo.

I've lived on Staten Island My entire life,(except for 6 Yrs in the service) and never,not had access to the beach.I ended up going to a remote site on the Island and (breaking the law) snuck thru the woods and onto a beach.Only took about 200 yards to find a piece of wood I could work with.

A day or so later I saw this on the front page of the local paper,
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/staten_islands_south_beach_boa.html

What exactaly they think they are protecting Me from,I've no idea.I'm getting pretty sick of Big Brother telling Me whats good for Me!!!!!
If I drank soda and I do not,I'd go out and buy a 32 Oz. glass right now.Pfffffttt,Mayor Bloomberg  ;)

Lud,main wood removal was a 4 1/2" hand grinder,fine work a dremel w/flex shaft and hours and hours of hand sanding.  :new_year:
stages of final work