David Report post Posted January 2, 2010 I've been on vacation, so this seat has come together a lot faster than most that are this complicated to tool. These seats have been a lot of fun, it isn't often that a builder gives his seat guy this much free reign in the seat design. Anyway, here is seat #3 of the six. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted January 2, 2010 That is awesome as always David, outstanding job!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks Brad, They are a lot of work but so far are coming out ok. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrahyd Report post Posted January 2, 2010 You went and did it again David ....great work ...WELL DONE...Doc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 2, 2010 another masterpiece....will it be the same color as the others? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 2, 2010 another masterpiece....will it be the same color as the others? I think I'm going to do some selective dyeing on this one along with some block out to retain some of the natural light color. I'll post it when it is finished. Thanks for taking a look. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomknox Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Dave looks great like normal, quick question for you, I bought Fiebing's Tan dye(spirit base) and the tan is more like dark brown. It's nothing like the color swatch, should I reduce this dye to get the lighter color? If I reducer, will i get a consistant color or will it be splotchey unless i use an airbrush? Thanks Dave!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDreamer Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Another fantastic seat, Dave! Can't wait to see the bike they slap to the bottom of this baby! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
workingman Report post Posted January 3, 2010 my favorite so far ! can't wait to see it finished up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Time to put on another bag of popcorn! The carving is gorgeous, as always. Look forward to seeing the dye job. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Dave looks great like normal, quick question for you, I bought Fiebing's Tan dye(spirit base) and the tan is more like dark brown. It's nothing like the color swatch, should I reduce this dye to get the lighter color? If I reducer, will i get a consistant color or will it be splotchey unless i use an airbrush? Thanks Dave!! Tom, I'm not sure of the answer here. I can tell you that a mis-marked bottle from Fiebings is almost "business as usual"... I've had 3 jars of mis-marked antique paste from them. As far as reducing, I don't reduce and I only use an airbrush. I wish I could be of more help. Dave Thank you everyone for taking a look at seat #3......If this gets boring, let me know..... Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomknox Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks dave! Here's a pic of the scrap leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) Signature seat #3 is finished. Let me know what you think. The first picture is of the seat with the lacing finished and neatsfoot oil applied. The second picture is of the finished seat with no flash The third picture is of the finished seat with a flash The actual look of the seat is somewhere between the two. The antiquing is still wet in these pictures Thanks for taking a look Dave Edited January 3, 2010 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted January 3, 2010 The first picture is of the seat with the lacing finished and neatsfoot oil applied. The second picture is of the finished seat with no flash The third picture is of the finished seat with a flash The third photo has less glare and the lighting appears more even than the one you took with no flash, but the white balance is a bit on the red side. I think it would improve it if you can adjust the white balance setting of your camera. Beautiful seat, either way! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Beautiful as always Dave, just curious as to why you left part of the dragon scale free? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for taking a look everyone. Part of the dragon was left without scales because more scales would have just been too much......it would have blurred the edge shared with the koi and just made the entire composition too busy. Funny thing about designing artwork, you have to know when to stop. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrahyd Report post Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) David ; talking about when to stop....years ago a lady freind and artist told me ( less is more) leave some things not done so the veiwers (minds eye) will have some thing to discover no one else see's ..Doc.... I believe it may have been better to faint the scales not omit them . would give a vision of depth with out being to bussy in that area .....design work is fun ..but has its problems also ....great work and good luck .... Edited January 4, 2010 by terrahyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 4, 2010 David ; talking about when to stop....years ago a lady freind and artist told me ( less is more) leave some things not done so the veiwers (minds eye) will have some thing to discover no one else see's ..Doc.... I believe it may have been better to faint the scales not omit them . would give a vision of depth with out being to bussy in that area .....design work is fun ..but has its problems also ....great work and good luck .... That's pretty darn good advice. You gotta leave some thing to the imagination if you want to engage the viewer. Gave the seat to Jeff today. "My favorite so far" according to him. He liked the different colors on the seat....using various dyes, antiques and super sheen. I've given him three seats now and he hasn't finished the second bike yet........It's gonna be all black and chrome. So it looks like a can take a bit of a break before starting seat #4. Thanks to all for looking Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WARHORSE Report post Posted January 4, 2010 I don't need to say it, but that is amazing David! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Dave, It goes without question you are one of the most talented seat makers I know. The color combination on this seat is phenomenal! Great job!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks all for taking a look at the seats. The nice words mean a lot. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Dee Report post Posted January 25, 2010 I've been on vacation, so this seat has come together a lot faster than most that are this complicated to tool. These seats have been a lot of fun, it isn't often that a builder gives his seat guy this much free reign in the seat design. Anyway, here is seat #3 of the six. David Theobald David ,I read in one of your posts that you use 1/4in lace . About how many yards of lace does it take for one of your seats..Thanks.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
