Raiders Bullwhip for a 12" Figure

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Sun May 04, 2008 4:26 pm

Finally just finished up a Raiders bullwhip made for a 12" figure. Total braided length of the whip is 16", which will make it about an 8 footer in the hands of the mini man. Cute little thing - I can't help but grin every time I walk by and glance at it.

) Thought you all might get a kick out of it too...

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:49 pm

Well I think this is the smallest I've seen yet. That is a nice job Lauren !! Yours eyes are much younger than mine, not to mention much more talent

I really doubt I could see good well enough to tie those knots.

Custom79 · Post by **Custom79** » Sun May 04, 2008 11:05 pm

Hi Lauren.

I'm not sure that "cute" is the appropriate description, but that's the word that comes to mind when I look at it.

Nice work.

Cheers.

C79

thefish · Post by **thefish** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:01 am

I've seen a bunch of these lately on eBay, (they pop up when you do a global search for "Bullwhip.")

This is the best looking one I've seen so far! The Fall Hitch! WOW! That's impressive!

-Dan

conceited_ape · Post by **conceited_ape** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:21 am

OMG! That is awesome!
Great job!

Bernardodc · Post by **Bernardodc** » Mon May 05, 2008 6:22 pm

You know, as someone who has seen this miniature in person, I can tell you that the pics don't really do justice. It's not that the pictures are bad, it's just that to be able to really appreciate Lauren's work you have to hold the whip and see it in its true dimention. The popper is particularly amazing. I don't know how Lauren did it (both the popper and attaching it to the fall) but next time I'll make sure to watch her closely. I wouldn't be surprised to find her using a magnifying glass!

)

Here's a pic of the whip in my hand. Hope that helps to put its size into perspective.

Bernardo

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon May 05, 2008 6:24 pm

holy @#$%!

Thats really small!

Nice job!

thefish · Post by **thefish** » Mon May 05, 2008 7:41 pm

Yeah, I was looking at the popper attachment myself and muttering expletives of astonishment to myself. ;-)

Again, COOL job!

gi_canuck · Post by **gi_canuck** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:52 pm

Golly Gee!! Holy Flying Donuts!! That's one fine looking whip there!! Is that 4 plaits?

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:22 pm

Yea,

any more than that and you would be using tweezers to plait with

Zach R. · Post by **Zach R.** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:13 am

More importantly...does it crack?

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Tue May 06, 2008 1:25 am

Hey all,

First off, YES! It does crack! By no means is it a thunderously loud crack like a 10 footer, but it did make a little "pop" when I tried a cattleman's with it. Talk about fast action!

And yes, it is 4 plait.

Attaching the popper is about as easy as threading a needle, but with a steady hand and good lighting, it's doable. The part I was happiest about was the shape of the end knot - I think it has a very Morgan shape, which isn't easy to pull off on a full-size whip, let alone on something smaller than a pencil eraser.

Absolutely no offense at all to the new 12" Indy figure on Sideshow Collectibles because I really think it looks awesome (and I really want one!), but as an obsessive Indy whip person.... well, I just don't think visually anything can beat real braided kangaroo, turkshead knots, a functional fall hitch, and popper. Here's a picture of the coiled whip I found on sideshowtoy.com.

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

Cracker · Post by **Cracker** » Tue May 06, 2008 1:50 am

Lauren, what did you use as a handle foundation, a toothpick?

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Tue May 06, 2008 2:21 am

Cracker,

No, no toothpick - I'd be afraid that would break. The handle foundation is a small piece of steel, just like a big bullwhip. No room (or need) for lead in the knot foundation though! ;-)

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

Indiana Venkman · Post by **Indiana Venkman** » Tue May 06, 2008 12:23 pm

As a person that loves miniature props I have to say hats off for this. Absolutely brilliant! I am in awe.

LemonLauren · Post by **LemonLauren** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:22 pm

I had a little fun with photoshop this morning trying to see how the mini whip would actually look in the hands of the new 12" Indy figure... here are the results.

Lauren Wickline
www.midwestwhips.com

Bardoon · Post by **Bardoon** » Tue May 06, 2008 8:47 pm

That looks great Lauren!

As a collector of 12'' figures, I may have to ask you to make one for my 12'' Sideshow Indy once he comes out!!!!