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Ray Cover
03-31-2008, 09:02 AM
Here are a set of sideplates for a Lebeau Courally double rifle that I just finished this morning. This was sort of a restoration job for a good friend. After taking he pics I noticed the little bare spot between the lions legs. That has been taken care of at this point.

The scroll is not a typical pattern for me but it is what was used on the rest of the gun so I made it match.


http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll134/RayCover/Andre4.jpg?t=1206975391

Barry Lee Hands
03-31-2008, 09:14 AM
Nice work Ray, very appropriate.

jimzim75
03-31-2008, 09:27 AM
They look great Ray. I'd like to see them installed if that's possible.
Jim

kcrutcher
03-31-2008, 10:37 AM
Beautiful job Ray

Ken Crutcher

ron
03-31-2008, 02:31 PM
hi Ray .. nice work , thanks for posting .. Ron p

striker
03-31-2008, 03:55 PM
very nice work, very impressive

NevadaBlue
03-31-2008, 06:24 PM
Stunning, Ray. Artwork for sure. :)

Deland
04-01-2008, 07:06 AM
Ray,
Looks great as always!:whoo: Could you tell me what magnification you use on this type of engraving? If you use really high power magnification... how do you keep perspective on your entire scene? Making sure you don’t shade one part of the animal too dark compared to the rest of the engraving. I guess what I am asking is how to you keep tonal consistency throughout such an intricate and detail engraving?

Thanks,
Deland

Ray Cover
04-01-2008, 11:52 AM
Thanks Deland,

I really am all over the map with the magnification. When I am doing specific parts like the eyes or nostrils I have my scope cranked up as high as it will go. Other times I have it cranked down for the purpose you mentioned, keeping the whole in perspective. It is also very important to move the scope out of the way often and study the work with your naked eye.

Ray