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Alex McCracken
Location: Columbus, Ohio Joined: 03 Sep 2003
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Mac,
Really, two different swords when I look at the pics. I like 'em both
quite a bit. The new look though gives your diamond a serious,
business-like look that evokes images of cut breastbones and
dangling limbs. Much more "you". And this beats waiting around
10 years for a patina to develope on its own.  I asked Vince about
doing swords with more of an iron content, but really, it's just not
practical or cost effective to do so. Not to mention Vince'd have
to forge the stuff himself. The blackening/blueing look is a good
way to achieve nuance.
Oh, and you've inspired me with your photo layout. I'm going to
have to take some snaps using jacket and tartan and such.
Good job Vince, and congratulations Mac.
Alex
Pray, n:. To ask that the laws of the universe be
annulled in behalf of a single petitioner
confessedly unworthy.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Guys
Thank you ..... it's fun to share this stuff, and it is so cool to have like minded lads that can appreciate the subtleties !
Here's a couple of shots with the leather liner back in place ( I only took it out in the hopes that the pics would be a tad brighter, as the weather for photography was rather dismal today, and I think it helped show the antiquing off ! )
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And another few with my '45 jacket , sans the liner !
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Mac
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Thomas McDonald
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One more .....
I promise to stop soon ... really ..... seriously .... I mean it .....
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Mac
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Alex McCracken
Location: Columbus, Ohio Joined: 03 Sep 2003
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> I promise to stop soon ... really ..... seriously .... I mean it ..... <
Mac, you're sounding dangerously close to needing a 12-step program for
basket hilt addicts. Do we need to do an intervention and take those things
off your hands?
Alex
Pray, n:. To ask that the laws of the universe be
annulled in behalf of a single petitioner
confessedly unworthy.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)
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Geoff Freeman
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That is absolutely gorgeous, Mac. As Nathan put it, "a huge, huge improvement."
Geoffrey C. Freeman
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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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| Thomas McDonald wrote: | | It's amazing how these subtle little things will give a piece a whole different look & feel ( by feel I mean the impression you get when looking at it ). |
Mac,
I agree. As Alex said, its like looking at 2 different swords. The "antiquing" (blueing) coincides perfectly with the worn look of the leather liner, creating a great artificial patina. Kudos to Vince Evans!
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Patrick Kelly
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Wow.
I didn't think it was possible to make that sword look any better, but I've been proven wrong. One subtle change and the piece has a completely different aura to it.
Great pics Mac.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Lee O'Hagan
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Yes gotta agree,thought this basket was fantastic when you first posted it,but now,
Wow,
Glad it got there and back safely,
Truly Vince is a cut above and from your comment's and other's who post his work, quite the gent,
Mac,
Are you taking hard copy pics and scanning them in rather than digital pics,
Over the net/
They look pretty fine on my screen,
Again congrats ,fine looking piece,
wiping jealous ooze off the keyboard,
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Thomas McDonald
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Mac, are you taking hard copy pics and scanning them in rather than digital pics,
Over the net/. They look pretty fine on my screen |
Hi Lee
Yes, I shoot all my pics with 35mm film , scan 'em in, upload & post !
I've yet to use a digital ....
Digital pics are great if you want detail .... trouble is it sometimes gives you too much detail !
There is a softness to film .....
Thanks for your comments , Mac
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Thomas McDonald
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| Alex McCracken wrote: | > I promise to stop soon ... really ..... seriously .... I mean it ..... <
Mac, you're sounding dangerously close to needing a 12-step program for
basket hilt addicts. Do we need to do an intervention and take those things
off your hands? Alex |
I'm too far gone to waste yer time on, Capt. Alex !
Save yerselves .... send me yer baskethilts ;-) Mac
Continuing along with the photo-overkill madness !
A grouping of "liner-in" shots .....
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And "liner-out" ( okay, except one of 'em ;-) .....
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Jim Lindsey
Location: Arlington, Texas Joined: 24 Aug 2003
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Mac, that is one absolutely fabulous sword! I've always had a strong admiration for basket hilts (must be the Scot in me coming out) ... and that is just about the most gorgeous one I've ever seen! Congrats on a very beautiful sword ... it's awesome.
"And so it shall be that in the days of peace, one sword shall keep another in its scabbard."
Have a great day ! Best Regards,
Jim
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Thomas McDonald
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| Jim Lindsey wrote: | | Mac, that is one absolutely fabulous sword! I've always had a strong admiration for basket hilts (must be the Scot in me coming out) ... and that is just about the most gorgeous one I've ever seen! Congrats on a very beautiful sword ... it's awesome. |
Thanks, Jim !
Vince is an amazing guy, and his work continually leaves me in awe !
Alba Gu Brath, Mac
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Lee O'Hagan
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Cheer's Mac,
I was scratching my head the other evening looking at the pics till it dawned on me how you could get so many good pics on the screen,
Any thought's on similar treatment for the blade,
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Thomas McDonald
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| Lee O'Hagan wrote: | Cheer's Mac,
I was scratching my head the other evening looking at the pics till it dawned on me how you could get so many good pics on the screen. Any thought's on similar treatment for the blade? |
Hi Lee
The blade is actually a nice gun grey color and does not need this sort of treatment !
By concentrating on getting the light right on the basket, to show the finish, I tended to ignore how things were reflecting on the blade,so it would often look "white-ish" losing the details & color, etc! (one must appreciate what a professional photographer can do in getting everything lit right, focused right, from one end to the other..... no easy feat !)
Slàinte, Mac
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Thomas McDonald
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Some final stragglers .....
*Notice in the first pic how the diamond holes line up on the saltire plates ( not intended but a nice effect :-)
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Mac
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Lee O'Hagan
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Know what you mean Mac,
I spent a couple of hours the other day with a dig camera,all inside pics due to the rain,
90 odd pics of black bladed swords 
Live and learn,i suppose,
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