What do you think? Brown paper "mycarta" on a Panfish. May need a redo here....

[TPVT]

Well, for those that read about it in the "Whatever" thread, i knew i had reason to be concerned. the epoxy set up too soon. and, it shows in the final result. there are gaps in the paper.

i am both disappointed and encouraged. this was my first shot using the construction paper. it obviously didn't turn out great, but i think it has potential. i really like the look of it. i just need it to stay together.

in general, i think i was right that this config - the brown construction paper and steel pins - would look good together. i just need to do a better job with making the scales.

thoughts?

the color and grain are great, but you can see the voids. the "light spot" you see in the scale was a major void where it was epoxy only. too bad.

 

[kyturkey]

I'm with you in that the paper has potential, but it's too bad you had problems with the epoxy. I like the steel pins with the brown, your on the right track.

 

[cbwoods67]

If I did it, the voids and inconsistencies would bother me. But I think it looks damn good.

I've never seen anyone make mycarta (yourcarta) out of construction paper.

Have you figured out why it set up so quickly?

 

[KYenglish]

plenty of potential there, i wouldn't be dishearted at all. nice work, Todd

 

[Pennanngalan]

The voids would definitely cause me to do it again. I like the way the brown paper micarta is looking though, good idea.

 

[mykel m]

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

I like the look.Get the resin worked out & that do have potential.

 

[glennbad]

I think it came out great for your first try at it. I like the way it looks like wood grain. Keep at it!

 

[TPVT]

thanks guys. it's a pretty thin handle, so i think i am just going to sand it all away and start over.