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Offline LEGIONNAIRE

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Mayan bow Done!
« on: July 26, 2010, 06:39:07 pm »
Finally completed the mayan bow. I really like the way this one turned out its an absolute beuty. The bow is about 56 inches long, has a reflex reflex design and draws about 45-50lbs @ 24 inches. It is sinew backed Mulberry from a stave I cut on febuary or march, dont remember. I carved some Mayan heiroglyphs on the belly. the Heiroglyphs are from a place in yucatan called copan, and they are inscribed in a stone, now they are on my bow jeje. I also put some paper mache on the handle area for cosmetic purposes. The nock has a carving of quetzalcoatl. The bow was a little of to the side, hence the nocks to one side. So far my favorite bow, and fast shooter. i still have to seal it.I will do that today. Today while looking at my university account I found I wont be receiving much financial aid because the state decided to go bankrupt so the terrible news for me is I may have to sell this one : ( really sucks but school is first. anyway here are the pics enjoy! you can also take a look at the buildalong I have on my site. i will be posting arrows im making for this one soon. Thanks for looking.

 






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Offline Josh

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2010, 06:44:24 pm »
Really nice bow man.  I like how you carved on the belly and still got a great tiller on it.  Got it bookmarked for July Self Bow Of the Month too.  :)
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Offline n2huntn

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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2010, 07:32:15 pm »
The braced photo is awsome, luv the setback in the handle.
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Offline colejack3

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 07:48:29 pm »
Man dont sell it! You know you dont want too ;)     Cool bow BTW
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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2010, 08:34:13 pm »
If you sell it you will have to build another to replace it. And another, and another, and another. Selling one every now and then is good as it makes room for more.
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Offline AncientArcher76

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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2010, 08:46:06 pm »
Nice work Ilike the character!

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Offline LEGIONNAIRE

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2010, 09:39:03 pm »
thanks yea dont want to sell it cole. it had some character which i corrected and some that stayed. Had about 4 big knots.
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Offline profsaffel

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2010, 09:47:30 pm »
Now that's a bow to show off! We see many nice bows on here, but when I see someone post a bow that no one else is doing, it stands out just for that reason. Plus, this is a good looking bow.
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Offline Orkraider

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2010, 01:34:29 am »
There's a lot to like, the colors of the art really stand out. Very very nice.
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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2010, 02:41:14 am »
thanks for the kind words everyone  ;D
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2010, 03:23:17 am »
Extraordinary for sure!
Thanks for sharing the build-along.
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Offline youngbowyer33

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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2010, 03:56:23 am »
extraordinary!
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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2010, 04:35:12 am »
Great tiller on that full draw shot, love the funky single nock thing, very organic looking.
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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2010, 06:42:09 am »
Beautiful bow,very well done. :) :)
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Offline LEGIONNAIRE

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Re: Mayan bow Done!
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2010, 08:30:00 pm »
no problem medicine wheel :) and thanks. I think I might have missed some stuff on that buildalong any questions I will gladly answer them for anyone.
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