The post whore thread.

[brutal]

Fish scales aren't round anyway... They're D shaped like Erni says to make.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Next time you're doing something like that, don't dismiss plastics. Even one of those really thin "cutting boards" could have made all those with a pair of scissors and secured with thin wire.

[Irving]

Plan is to have scales on both sides. It's going to be a yard fish and not a wall fish. This was more about welding stuff together than anything. I don't usually do "art," but have found myself creating things of late. As to the shape of scales, I thought about looking up the actual shape, but since this is just an artistic representation, it doesn't really matter either way. D shape would be easier, as the small circles are to just cover gaps. However, it also adds over 50% more scales for more colors as well. I think I originally planned to have dorsal and anal fins as well, but at a certain point, stuff becomes too much, and takes away from the original idea. Any time I tried to draw growing up, I'd have some idea that looked okay, but it would always end up filled in way too much until it looked like a pile of shit. One thing I appreciate about this medium and my general lack of skill/knowledge, is that the frame utilizes a very simple use of line that I really like. Adding the scales and other parts might even screw it up, but since it's a learning experience, I'm okay with that. Thanks for the suggestions for how to cut sheet metal efficiently so far.

[ChickNorris]

Irving, you're welcome to use my portable bandsaw, its nothing fancy but it'll do. Lmk.

[Gman]

I wonder if the fish could work as a wind vane?

[buffalobo]

If not too heavy once he gets the scales on it.

Irving, skin your frame with sheet metal and then scallop/louver it for scales. Paint, oxidize or whatever for effect.

[Irving]

I wonder if the fish could work as a wind vane?

Like Buffalobo said, I think it'll be heavy when done. Might only work as a tornado vane.

If not too heavy once he gets the scales on it.

Irving, skin your frame with sheet metal and then scallop/louver it for scales. Paint, oxidize or whatever for effect.

That was my very first idea before I made a single bend or cut. Was thinking I could shape a piece, then hammer the entirety of it for effect.

[buffalobo]

Before hammer make strategic curved cuts in sheet metal to add to depth/contour.

[Gman]

I've seen ginormous wind kinetic sculptures. It's about balance and the bearing. Have you ever seen the late Starr Kempf's work in COS?

[Irving]

No I haven't. That's way above my skill set.