Medicine Eagle w Feathers

Frank Castiglione - Friday, June 13, 2008 - 8:19pm

I finally got feathers on Medicine Eagle. The picture is poor, I'll take a better one in daylight. His eyes are brass and held in temp for the picture. I made provisions to hang him like a mount, but after trying to lift him, I know the bracket needs to be made sturdier. Galvanizing is the plan.
FrankMedicine Eagle with Feathers

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Hi Jamie

Frank Castiglione - Friday, June 13, 2008 - 10:17pm

Hi Jamie,
I'm responding to your comment on this blog post instead of the picture. Thanks for the compliment. I have been picking away at making and attaching the feathers, a little here and a little there. I'm guessing maybe twenty hours were needed to cut out, shape and attach the feathers.They vary from 12 inches long to 4 inches.I never keep track of the time it takes me to do a project.
Frank

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beautiful

topps35 - Friday, June 13, 2008 - 11:55pm

This is again truly beautiful Frank. You really capture the raw essence of your birds.
regards
Michelle and Andy

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Predator

Frank Castiglione - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 8:47am

Hi Michelle & Andy,
Thank you.The Bald Eagle has recovered quite well here in Michigan's UP and can be seen often, but each time is still thrilling.They are efficient predators, that's the essence I hope to have portrayed.
Frank

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Hi Frank, the Eagle head is

eligius1427 - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 12:55pm

Hi Frank, the Eagle head is amazing. It looks big, I remember seeing the frame, but I guess I didn't realize it's size. It'll look cool on a wall.

Jake

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Big

Frank Castiglione - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 1:16pm

Hi Jake,
Thank you. After welding on all those feathers I went to pick it up and quickly decided to leave it be.
Frank

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Hi Frank, I do have an

NELSON - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 6:19pm

Hi Frank, I do have an inspirational file, and sure this eagle will be on it. As usual, another excellent bird of yours. AWESOME ! Nelson.

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Thought About You

Frank Castiglione - Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 6:41pm

Hi Nelson.
Thanks. I was mowing the grass(weeds) when I came upon a native Orchid the Pink Lady SlipperLady Slipper and it made me think of you living where all those exotic plants thrive.

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Frank, don`t know what to

NELSON - Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 7:22pm

Frank, don`t know what to say, other than it`s rather difficult to watch birds and don`t have a flash of you in mind. Speaking of birds,I hope to take a pic of a species that nest every year in my big back yard.If someone approaches their nest site (They lay on the ground) the birds just go wild, take on flight and attack anything that may be a threat to the nest or chicks. They have spurs on their wings and make excellent watchbirds. You can bet there`s something around when they turn noisy, but the racoons usually manage to assault the eggs at night...Guess what, I`ve got the upper part of the macaws beak done. Shame on me! Take care. nelson.

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Bitchin Bird

Chucky Boy - Monday, June 16, 2008 - 7:04pm

Frank,
Man I got to tell you this Eagles Head is Gorgeous!
Your Peices keep getting better, but this ones just Awesome!
Great eye for detail, yes I think it's very life like.
Chuck

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Thanks

Frank Castiglione - Monday, June 16, 2008 - 7:35pm

Hi Chuck,
Thank you very much for the supportive comments, it means a lot to me.
Frank

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Frank, All I can say is

moose - Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 7:22pm

Frank,
All I can say is WOW!

Tim
metalcraft by moose
Art to Automobiles

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Hi Tim...

Frank Castiglione - Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 11:40pm

Hi Tim,
WOW is very appreciated indeed, thanks.How's things in Ypsi?
Frank

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things

moose - Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 4:30pm

Frank,
Things are busy. Been tryingto ware out my new plasma cutter making brackets for my Model A coupe project. Too many hours at work not enough on toys!

Tim
metalcraft by moose
Art to Automobiles

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