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Post by wnydel on Mar 2, 2012 22:24:27 GMT
I am more than a little late to the party...are any of these still available to order and what are the details? Sorry, I am a little too lazy to read through 30 pages of posts at the moment. BTW, the pics that I have seen look amazing. Great work John.
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Post by wnydel on Mar 2, 2012 22:41:03 GMT
Think I read far enough to find out that they are all spoke for. Congrats to those lucky enough to get one.
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Post by John Greybeard on Mar 3, 2012 17:13:14 GMT
Well, my friends... it had to happen eventually... So, with immense and heartfelt appreciation for all the amazing support, kind words and thoughts, and incredible patience you have all shown me throughout this jorney... I am overjoyed to finally present to you (drum-roll...)The very first Atlantean Warrior!!! Stats:Weight: 6lbs, 9.4oz Overall Length: 37 & 15/16 inches Blade Length: 27 & 11/16 inches Grip Length: 4 & 9/16 inches, leather cord wrapped Distal Taper: .24 inch at base to .18 inch where point tapers off Point of Balance: 1 & 3/8 inches from guard Center of percussion: aproximately 9 inches from point The handling characteristics are pretty much as you would expect. This brute is a handful! And yet with the POB so close, it moves as easily as a six and a half lb sword is going to... you just never quite forget (or at least, I couldn't... hahahahaha) that this sword's progenitor was made for Big Arnold. Now, the eye-candy: So from here its just getting shipping arrangements together, and then... Dave, may this steel and bronze serve you well! Now, for number two!
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Post by Travis Nicko on Mar 3, 2012 17:59:54 GMT
JOHN, YOU MAGNIFICENT BASTARD!!!!! WOO-HOOOO, That looks fantastic!! Dave, you lucky som semprini.....AUGH, I'm soooo jealous!
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Post by ecovolo on Mar 3, 2012 18:27:45 GMT
AWESOME!
--Edward
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Mar 3, 2012 18:30:37 GMT
oh.....my......god. thats AMAZING, So, now that you've knocked one out, and gotten your original mold made, will the others go more smoothly, or do they all need to be completely custom done on a 1 on 1 basis?
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Post by Bulvoy on Mar 3, 2012 18:58:37 GMT
Knocked this one right outta the park, FANTASTIC
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Post by Deepbluedave on Mar 3, 2012 21:58:24 GMT
Oh John.... you just made an old boy happy, one word Awesome, looking forward to doing it barbarian style.
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Post by WEWolf on Mar 4, 2012 0:11:45 GMT
I don't even especially care for the Atlantean and I'm jealous of Dave. That thing is beautiful, awesome work John!
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Post by John Greybeard on Mar 4, 2012 4:21:48 GMT
Thanks, Travis! I been letting loose some war whoops myself as this baby was finally coming together - don't be too jealous, though... your Warrior just moved up a notch closer, right? WoooHoooo for that, Bro!!!
Thank you, Edward - you've hung in there with me for the whole ride! My conscience!!! hahahahahaha
Thanks, Wes, I appreciate the good words, Bro! Answer to your questions - yes, and....yes. The next one will definitely go more smoothly, and...more rapidly!!! But each one gets cast and worked and assembled individually, 1 on 1. Just no getting around that...
Thank you, Bulvoy! Seems like you might have seen me batting bottles, eh? hahahahahahaha
Thanks, Dave! So its from one old boy to another then. I can't wait for this monster to hit your doorstep - its even more fun to swing than to look at... more tiring, too, of course! hahahahahaha
Thank you for the good words, WeWolf! Maybe we'll turn you to the barbarian side, eh? hahahahaha
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Post by Stromlo_Swords_USA on Mar 4, 2012 5:58:52 GMT
FANTASTIC!!
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Post by deejay on Mar 4, 2012 13:31:45 GMT
OMG-John---thats is awesome.Truely awesome-words fail me...... :lol:
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Post by Alexander on Mar 5, 2012 2:00:39 GMT
Excellent work John, will be fun watching them all come together.
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Post by John Greybeard on Mar 5, 2012 3:55:50 GMT
Thanks, Rob! One down, six to go... and then... Man, are we having fun or what?!
Well, thats ok now, Dave - but you damn sure better come up with some words when the next one's done! hahahahahahaha... just kidding...seriously, though, Thank You! And I do promise you that yours will not take quite as long as this first one did...
Hey John, I gotta tell you I was seriously sweatin' those F'ing langettes, til the answer just popped in front of me. I appreciate the consultation! And Thanks for the good words!
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Post by ecovolo on Mar 5, 2012 4:45:32 GMT
Yeah, Pinocchio had Jiminy Cricket; you got stuck with me. :mrgreen:
--Edward
P.S. Seriously, though-- Good work. Looks like you have this thing down.
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Post by deejay on Mar 5, 2012 12:51:32 GMT
[Well, thats ok now, Dave - but you damn sure better come up with some words when the next one's done! hahahahahahaha... just kidding...seriously, though, Thank You! And I do promise you that yours will not take quite as long as this first one did... John-I am working on my acceptance speach now-looking to strike the proper balance between gracious humility and weepy as a little girl excitement.I am also trying to keep it under ten thousand words. :lol: All joking aside John-I am humbled by your abilities-a true artist.Thank you.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 5, 2012 12:53:59 GMT
John... when it comes time for mine... I will thank you via a video... where not only will I look and speak into the camera.... but I will Obliterate some targets with my Atlantian and, if at all possible, pull off the Arnie sword twirl. I am on record as being against sword twirling... but this one time... it must be done.
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Post by William Swiger on Mar 5, 2012 13:32:24 GMT
Be careful not to neuter yourself. A nutered Shadowhowler does not sound that imposing - no woof-woof, just arf-arf. :lol:
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Mar 5, 2012 13:46:09 GMT
ive tryed to do that twirl, but realized my arms wont go that far behind my back to catch the sword as it comes around....siiiigh it wasnt designed with fat guys like me in mind :oops:
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Post by Bulvoy on Mar 5, 2012 13:47:58 GMT
so one of them shall be yours ........ Lucky indeed to accure such a beautiful object of steel i must now refer to you as "Mr. Shadowhowler" in my mind... when doing the twirl make sure to get Arnold's crazy eyes look for the strike Seriosuly though, this blade is more than i imagined it would be already Congrats
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