harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 Hey Guys, I wouldn't really call this my 1st realistic, its more of an impersonation. You guys are real artist at realistics, I can only try to be as half as good. Here are some of my progress photos. I just painted it black. Tomorrow I'll add the red hour glass shape to the bottom and then post the final product. Best Wishes, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 It's reaistic enough to give me the creeps (and that's before the paint!) Cheers! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uffepuffe 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 I'm realy looking forward to seeing it painted and finished, I think it looks terrific! /Uffe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2005 Hey Guys, Thanks for the compliments. Here is the finished products. Please give advice on any future tips. Feel free to tear it apart. I feel that a matt black would of looked better. Best Wishes, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 Looks very good Sam Helluva' lot better then my first realistic attempt that went down in flames Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks alot Steve. I'm glad you like it. You should give your snake another try, the last one wasn't bad. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diermit 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Wow, if this is your first realistic, you'll be scary soon enough! :bugeyes: How did you do the abdomen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Guidry 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 holy moly, somebody kill that thing. yeeeeks thats scary, but a great tie, Bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks for the comments guys. Bud good luck hunting! Diermit, the abdomen is made of foam for girth then topped with hot glue. I formed it with my finger. The trick is to keep your finger wet while forming and use a little at a time. Best Wishes, Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sage8wt 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Great looking spider. It is amazing what you guys are able to do when you sit down and put your minds to things. I think I'll stick to my egg patterns and wooley buggers for now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks for the comments sage8wt. I've been fly tying for 2 months now and truely love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaq 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Somebody step on that thing!!! Great Job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aarne Karjala 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Hi Harley Your spider It really looks scary. Good work! Aarne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks for the compliments shaq. You salmon flies are also looking great. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks Aarne. Coming from you is a true compliment. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
