Allow myself to introduce...myself!

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:06 pm

Hi everybody!

MODERATORS: If this is the wrong spot to post this, I apologize in advance.

My name is Neal and I have been lurking here forever and have not posted much. I am a local artist/model maker and have some fun opportunities in working on certain things.

First here is my gear so far....

Hat: Akubra Fed 3 Deluxe redressed with new ribbon and bow. Fullers earth added as well.

Jacket: Wested ROTLA Lambskin with mods purchased from NOBODY (Thanks again)

Whip: 12' David Morgan cracked a few times. This thing is insane! My centerpiece in my gear collection. THANKS ij1936!

Shirt: Magnoli shirt bought from a local gear head (Thanks Ben!)

Pants: Original pair of Calvary twill wool officer's pinks with rear flap pockets.

Shoes: Alden 405's (Big THANKS to schmidty612)

Belt and holster: Todds standard on both... great pieces.

Bag and strap: Original unissued Mark VII with Kepler strap.

Gloves: Wells Lamont from Todd's

For props I have a few I will show in other threads.

Here is a pic of me in gear (please disregard the expression on my face, LOL!) from a recent period/costume party we had the weekend prior to the Indy 4 premiere.

My work has included working on some Indy pieces such as lifesize busts in previous years.

Here are some pics of my Indy busts...

Collage with the more rugged "its not the years honey, its the milage" look

Different one with a Peter Bros. Fedora.

...This was a special moment for me...

I did not know what I was doing this one for years ago and when I sent it to him , low and behold, it was dressed with THE hat . (Desi, if you wish for me to remove pic, I will do so.)

Thanks to everyone for making this a great place to come to and I look forward to continuing coming here for more Indy fun.

-Neal

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:15 pm

Wow. Awesome! You have it all, man! That bust of Harrison looks incredible! You're one talented guy! Are you selling those busts BTW? Do you also make 12" Indy action figures? .....or a full-size model (that would be unreal)?

Kittlemeier · Post by **Kittlemeier** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:22 pm

Better keep that whip off the pavement.

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:30 pm

PSBIndy

I have only painted and finished these in the past for clients, but here is a link to the man who sculpted these. He is an amazing talent.

http://www.howardsstudios.com/

This bust is his first version. He has a second version available.

I do not make 12" Indy figures... just waitin' for my Sideshow

I will be eventually doing up a display......

Kittlemeier

Yeah, I only cracked it a couple times on the street. I will be getting some pecards on that puppy right away.

Doctor_Jones · Post by **Doctor_Jones** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:52 pm

fantastic gear and fantastic bust. Really like that bust. Just great!

starks_6 · Post by **starks_6** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:23 pm

Gear and busts look great! We definitely have some talented people around here!

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Sat May 31, 2008 11:58 pm

Welcome again, Neal. It was great meeting you at the movie premiere. Your finishing work on the busts is great!

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:11 am

Hey Mark!

Great to hear from you again! It was a pleasure to hang out with you and compare our gear. That was a blast! Too bad we do not have any pics from it though

Thanks for the compliments everybody!

Neal

bigrex · Post by **bigrex** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:34 am

The look on your bust, Harrison's face, is perfect. Sort of a pouting, determined, "don't mess with me" look.

Indiana Max · Post by **Indiana Max** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:03 am

Welcoem on board

Man you have incredible stuff there

schmidty612 · Post by **schmidty612** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 7:32 pm

Hey Neal!! How've you been? I hope your party was a great success!! Good to see you around!!

Regards,

Schmidty

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:28 pm

Hey Schmidty!

First off, thanks again for what you did and you are top notch in my book for great service. The party went great and here is a link to the thread showing off some pics from the event.

viewtopic.php?t=30611

churchman73 · Post by **churchman73** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:39 am

The gear looks great....Change that expression and get out in the desert for a photo and you'd pass for a pretty fair Indy

Bowie · Post by **Bowie** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:15 pm

Neal, the gear looks great man!! And I love the thread header

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that line will go down in the books as a classic!! Glad to see your official intro. Welcome!!

Venky · Post by **Venky** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:17 pm

Thanks Bowie,

Glad you recognized the line. Gotta come in here with a smile!