The 'almost' is because they're modeled after the typical nutcracker characters but don't have the nut cracker capability. They're basically just characters I've created depicting different jobs/hobbies. Started these when I bought a old 1940's vintage wood lathe and really didn't know what to make except 'round' stuff'. What seems like many years ago now I worked with a teacher over the summer who's last name was Herman. We worked together so well I made him the first Herman character. It was just basically a Handyman style character. After a while I just started taking old 4x4 scraps and making other characters. Here's the bunch so far with the last being the Dr. Herman i made for my youngest son who works for the local Cardiology Group here.
The largest pieces are done on the old wood lathe (head & torso). The rest including the base is cut using my scroll saw. Things like the birdhouses, shoes, tools, spare parts under the work benches, vise, toys, etc. And with the last one (Dr. Herman) the roll around cart and giant needle. Over the Winter we put the mackinaw hats on them all and a Santa hats at Christmas. I made the aprons and scrub top on my wife's sewing machine. Labels and decals are made using decal paper purchased on-line at a site called Micro Mark. They have model maker supplies like decal paper you can use on cars, model trains, etc. Neat site. Time consuming project but satisfying when done (my hands and ankles wouldn't agree I'm sure).
Sorry the pics aren't actually in the text body. But just click on the jpg and it'll show the complete pic.
The largest pieces are done on the old wood lathe (head & torso). The rest including the base is cut using my scroll saw. Things like the birdhouses, shoes, tools, spare parts under the work benches, vise, toys, etc. And with the last one (Dr. Herman) the roll around cart and giant needle. Over the Winter we put the mackinaw hats on them all and a Santa hats at Christmas. I made the aprons and scrub top on my wife's sewing machine. Labels and decals are made using decal paper purchased on-line at a site called Micro Mark. They have model maker supplies like decal paper you can use on cars, model trains, etc. Neat site. Time consuming project but satisfying when done (my hands and ankles wouldn't agree I'm sure).
Sorry the pics aren't actually in the text body. But just click on the jpg and it'll show the complete pic.
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