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The Creation of a Metal Sculpture in the Form of a Dragon
For ages, the dragon has appeared in myths and legends all over the world. It has been depicted as both evil and good: the menacing Smaug slain in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit or beloved by children as the gentle Puff.
Mark
Coyl has long been fascinated by dragons and, after nearly a decade's planning,
has begun to construct his vision. This metal sculpture will show a
dragon, approximately 15 feet in length with a 12-foot wingspan, about to take flight.
¤ December 2001: Mark was able to purchase a wire feed welder, which will allow
him to move ahead with the construction of the dragon's skeleton.
¤ February
2003: Mark finished constructing his backyard forge, dubbed "Sputnik"
because of its amazing resemblance to the famed Russian space capsule.
Now he is busily forging toes and claws for the dragon's feet.
¤ January 2004: The progress on the dragon continues, but slowly. Oregon Wild Hair Moustache Wax is selling well (thanks to our loyal customers) and has required a great deal of time and attention. The teeth for the dragon have been forged, but still need to be shaped and attached to his mouth. We refer to the dragon as "Bloodletter" since his sharp wings have given Mark a few scrapes in the course of his creation.
¤ March 2004: "Bloodletter" has grown teeth and horns and we will soon have pictures of his beard. He is beginning to come alive.
¤ June 2005:
"Bloodletter's" beard is evident and his framework has grown a little
more dense.
Please
keep checking the page, as we will post more photographs
of the sculpture's progress.
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