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My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:34 am
by indianaandrews
Hi to all

I thought it was finally about time for me to share some images of my Delcarpio Raiders 10ft whip. I have to admit I am a total whip novice, but Bernardo stepped in and guided me in my selection. He offered great advice and was a real gent to deal with. It is so nice to have formed another friendship with a great craftsman from this wonderful community. Bernardo actually suggested the shorter 8 footer as a beginner’s whip, but I also wanted the best screen accurate whip for my money, so I ended up going for the 10 footer. No doubt it will cost me in lashes across the back of legs, but hey no pain no gain as they say.

As anyone who is fortunate enough to own one of Bernardo’s whips will testify the quality is second to none. It really is beautiful to hold and a joy to use. I am yet to have chance to put in proper practice, but I will be honing my skills with this awesome whip.

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Around the same time I took delivery of a special gift for my dear dog Sasha. I contacted Giovanni Celeste, from whom I had purchased a great whip key fob, and asked him whether he could make me a dog leash. Gio stepped up to the plate and created a great looking 6 foot leash styled to look like Indy’s whip. It’s perfect to walk Sasha with and to hang from my belt, moreover it is perfectly legal to walk around with!

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Also shown is my Wade Egan S&W replica all painted up. This really is an incredible replica, great clean cast and easy to finish and paint too.

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Hope you like 'em.

Very best
Mark
Indiana Andrews

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:44 am
by Indiana Bugs
Beautiful stuff. The dog leash is so cool.

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:16 pm
by Noah
Great looking whip from Bernardo! It's always great to see his work. The dog leash is awesome too! :)

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:00 am
by Eloquent 1
Those are some very nice pics! Congrats on your whip, I've always loved the look of the 10 footers :whip:

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:27 am
by fenris
Actually, I think the leash would do more damage compared to the real whip with it's lock (or whatever that's called... the attachment to clamp to the dog's leash). Hehehe... :whip:

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:28 am
by Sarednab
Great whip and fantastic dog my friend! I love Sasha :)

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:40 am
by indianaandrews
Thanks guys as always your kind comments are much appreciated.

I love Bernardo’s whip it is simply beautiful. What an artist!

The dog leash is a great way to enjoy carrying a "whip" in public without being arrested :D

I shall be ordering a CS darker whip from Giovanni at some point next year for my black labrador Ollie. He needs to learn to stop pulling before I buy him one of these though. He’s only a baby though.

Best
Mark
Indiana Andrews

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:54 am
by Lukes Roommate
Great whip indeed and that leash is very cool!

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:06 pm
by Cracker
Both are great looking. I especially like the leash by Gio, I haven't seen anything like that before.
Jim

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:43 am
by steerpike
Congratulation Mark! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Another one in the club, Bernardo's amazing whip fans!

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:11 am
by lelec2
Great whip Bernardo!
The dog leash of Giovanni is fantastic!
Congratulations for purchases Mark!!
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Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:56 am
by giovanniceleste
Dear Mark and dear Guys,
thanks for your kind words about my work
I'm very glad that you like the dog leash!!
how is Sasha? I'm just curious what people think when you walk your Sasha on a "leash - whip"
My compliments for your whip for another Bernardo's masterpiece.
All the best
Gio

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:51 pm
by stoneman
that whip/leash is just too cool. what a great idea!

Re: My Delcarpio Raiders & Celeste Dog Leash

Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:43 am
by giovanniceleste
hi Stoneman,
thanks a lot for your positive feedback, glad you like it :TOH: :D