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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 26, 2010, 06:39:07 pm

Title: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE 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.

 (http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00213.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00214.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00228.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00219.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00221.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00222.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00225.jpg)
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv335/c3sarr/DSC00227.jpg)

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Josh 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.  :)

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: n2huntn on July 26, 2010, 07:32:15 pm

The braced photo is awsome, luv the setback in the handle.
Jeff

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: colejack3 on July 26, 2010, 07:48:29 pm

Man dont sell it! You know you dont want too ;)     Cool bow BTW

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Grunt 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.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: AncientArcher76 on July 26, 2010, 08:46:06 pm

Nice work Ilike the character!

Russ

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE 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.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: profsaffel 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.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Orkraider 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.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 27, 2010, 02:41:14 am

thanks for the kind words everyone  ;D

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: medicinewheel on July 27, 2010, 03:23:17 am

Extraordinary for sure!
Thanks for sharing the build-along.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: youngbowyer33 on July 27, 2010, 03:56:23 am

extraordinary!

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Del the cat on July 27, 2010, 04:35:12 am

Great tiller on that full draw shot, love the funky single nock thing, very organic looking.
Del

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Pappy on July 27, 2010, 06:42:09 am

Beautiful bow,very well done. :) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE 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.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: mullet on July 27, 2010, 08:48:42 pm

 That's a cool bow, it would suck to HAVE to sell it. I hope you don't live in Florida.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: juniper junkie on July 28, 2010, 01:02:51 am

is the design actually Mayan? looks really cool and I have never seen anything on mayan bow and arrows. the tiller looks right on..good job.

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Badger on July 28, 2010, 04:31:48 am

   Very well made bow, looks like it would be fast. Steve

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: okiecountryboy on July 28, 2010, 06:05:46 am

Legionaire
Why isn't some of my python skin on that nice piece of art?!? ;D ;) ;D
Great work Dude! { bueno travajo}

Keep it up...Love the curves.

Don't stop the fire inside............. >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D

Ron
Okiecountryboy

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 28, 2010, 11:02:49 am

Juniper junkie- The design is not mayan, I only call it mayan bow because of the decoration and carvings, dont wanna be misleading or anything, but I love that 5 curve design so i decided to make this.

Okiecountry- i have another bows the snake skin will go great on :) thanks again.

Mullet- I live in cali. But why not live in Fla?

thanks Steve, and Scott

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Parnell on July 28, 2010, 12:52:13 pm

Congratulations on completing that bow Legionnaire, I had watched your videos of the process.  It's a really great design and the art is expressive, good work!
I can tell you one thing about making that one in Florida this time of year, I think you'd still be waiting for the first layer of sinew to dry! ;D

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on July 29, 2010, 01:43:30 pm

didnt remember the humidity. I guess im blessed Parnell. thanks for your comments appreciate the kind words everyone

Title: Re: Mayan bow Done!
Post by: Postman on July 31, 2010, 08:47:29 pm

Great lookin' bow, L... good luck with staying in school. I know it can be tough, do what ya gotta do