Silde of the Month Extra - Philmont Bull

October 2019

Time to make: 3 hours

Finishing: 1 hour

Original design:  Philmont / Bill Macfarlane

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Another widely recognized symbols of Philmont is the black bull.  There was also a white bull for female advisors that was available until sometime in 1980's (or so I'm told).  I, as a young Scout, would often see the felt black bull sewed over the left pocket on the iconic red wool jacket.  Can't wait to get one for my jacket!

Using white oak, from a scrap piece of pallet, the bull pattern was cut out using a coping saw. Next, using my favorite knife, I set about planning and carving the bull. Despite my best efforts, the legs are brittle and ended up having a fair amount of CA (Super) glue holding them together. Painted with hobby paints and sealed with a couple of coats of Poly.

Slide of the Month April 2018 - Diver's Helmet

April 2018

Time to carve: 2 hours

Finishing: 1.5 hour

Boy's Life July, 1976

Design: Wayne Mason








An interesting idea, weigh down a person with a big metal helmet while pumping air down to them. There is pretty good video of an old diving suit out on you tube.

Carved out of Poplar and the grate is made out of regular paper staples. I also used some small nuts super glued to the carving. Its painted with black, rose brass and yellow brass metallic hobby paint