I made some drawings of Victory Models....

[ABPOS]

This year I have really been struggling with health issues. I'm 46 and have lyme disease along with other problems caused by the lyme.

Point being, it has zapped my strength and there are times where I'm just downright beat and downtrodden. So one of the things I started to do is draw to take my mind off of it. As I'm plopped down on the couch I grab my el cheapo mechanical pencil and started going to town.

These are my first 2 tries at it. I would like to do a 1917 and if I have the strength, continue to get better at it.

I apologize for any of you on Arfcom that these are a repeat. But I know there area lot of guys over here that aren't over there. And maybe some would appreciate them. Even if they are not very good.

If anyone else has some drawn work, would love to see them.

Drawing #1 (yes, aftermarket stocks on a Victory) I know this one is pretty rough......

Drawing #2 Plain ole' Victory, getting a bit better I think.

These were not done with a measuring tool, so I know some of the dimensions are wonky and somehow I managed to give a good slant to the back of the cylinder and not notice until about now. LOL. Oooops. Among other issues. Handle seems a bit off and tapered barrels are not easy to draw. hehehehe

 

[gmborkovic]

You are getting there, look great. Our prayers have been said.
Strength, brother. Love from all. Mike

 

[Old_Cop]

Number 2 is good, keep drawing.

 

[Badgerboy1]

Great work...keep it up. Prayers for improved health.

 

[italiansport]

You work to me is very decent and will improve further over time. Keep at it and good luck with your health issues.
Jim

 

[les.b]

Hope your health continues to improve. There is a huge improvement from number 1 to number 2!!! If you show that much improvement as time goes on, you will soon have some very nice drawings. Number 2 is very nice.

Best Regards, Les

 

[ABPOS]

Thanks a bunch guys!!! For the prayers and encouragement.

Yeah, I spent quite a bit more time on the 2nd one and really tried to dial in better. So yeah, I wonder how I can do on the next one! I might have to do a different kind to keep my interest. Maybe a model 10 HB. Or a 1917. Or J frame. We'll see. Although that could've been my magnum opus. LOL.

Although that 2nd one may have been a climax for me. We'll see.

 

[Shark Bait]

Great therapeutic exercise. Keep it up.

 

[shouldazagged]

Keep it up, you have talent for it. I admire people who can do that. I couldn't draw attention if I was on fire.

 

[Donald Paul]

… stick with it ABPOS. Your next one could be a masterpiece.
-Regards, and the best to you.
-Donald

 

[jhnttrpp]

Just keep drawing.

 

[AlHunt]

Do the stocks number to the gun? Also, it looks like a non-factory refinish to me. We need to see the other side to check the side plate fit.

Have fun, keep your mind occupied.

 

[ABPOS]

LOL.


Working on a heavy barrel model 10, 4" round butt now. It's the right side of it so we don't have to see the lock........... I suppose they made some of those before the lock too.... LOL.

Thanks for the compliments guys. And well wishes and encouragment. I really appreciate it.

 

[59dexta]

Art is the artist interpretation not a photogragh. I have trouble getting stick figures right, so I think you are on the right track. Practice will improve your style. The wife does some landscapes etc. It amazing how the right shading allows it to pop and look 3 dimensional. I got lyme last May and was on antibiotic for 3 weeks. Pain in joints so bad had trouble getting a shirt on. I used the ibuprofen gel caps twice a day and turmeric off a internet site. After a year I feel pretty good, my hands feel stiffer but my grip and strength has been returning. Being 67 and the first time I've ever been sick it set me back. I can do pretty well what I did before property surveying and farming, I just do it a little slower. Don't give up prays out to you

 

[Weimar]

A friend of mine could/can do drawings, he made me a luger one that was very nice.

You did a good job, I can't even get close to making something better looking than a club!

 

[lkabug]

Great job. Keep the faith.
We'll keep the prayers going your way.

 

[bulletslap]

Very good !

I can hardly write my name

 

[Targets Guy]

Nice work. Let us see more when you have finished them.

 

[ABPOS]

I'm going to post this in the appropriate forum, but I'll put it here too.... Actually, it could fit in either of the other 2 forums.... Hmmmmm...... Since you can't see the lock, it could fit in the 61-80 forum.... Should I put it in both? That seems silly.

I want to keep working on shading this one and making it look more real. But this is kind of like shop drawing mode. Plus I'm worried that I'll just ruin it the more I whittle away at it.

 

[ABPOS]

59Dexta... I got bit in 2002 and then had a false negative. So I didn't get antibiotics. Then everything fell apart in 2007. It's a lot harder to get rid of when it's been in your system longer. I have neurological problems now and antibiotics made me feel better for a bit, but then just made my guts all messed up. Not sure if I want to even try a picc line..... Nobody seemed to know jack back then except for maybe a few doctors.

I'm glad you got yours early. You will be better off for it.

 

[59dexta]

My sister in law was misdiagnosis and has struggled with the side effects. She finally found a doctor and has made some improvement. Antibiotic never upset me i guess I was lucky. Keep at your drawings. I collect top breaks if you need any photos for model s.

 

[steelslaver]

Keep the faith and keep doing stuff and enjoying life

I like the drawings and think they are great.

I can only draw a revolver from a holster. If I drew one with pencil and paper you might guess it was a revolver.

 

[Engineer1911]

Your drawings are fantastic. I have ZERO artistic or musical ability. I can do mechanical drafting / drawings but free-hand is embarrassing. You have found a wonderful new skill to get through the tough days.

Prayers sent and keep on drawing.

 

[moosedog]

God speed on your recovery and keep a positive attitude. Your sketchings are very therapeutic.

 

[JH1951]

You have a talent. Look at the progress you have made in a short amount of time! I am enjoying your work and encourage you to keep at it. I know well what struggles you face with a delayed diagnosis, and pray for a full recovery.

 

[ABPOS]

The encouragement and comments are overwhelming right now. I thank you guys so much for being stand up guys. Thank you all for the comments.

JH1951, have you dealt with it too? The big issue physically is I have something called POTS. It's a pain in the butt. When it's hot out my symtpoms are worse and stress. But basically I can't stand for an overly long time without my BP dropping and eventually fainting. I've managed for years by just knowing when to sit down (usually 1/2 hour was my limit). But it got worse this year. Allergies too. It's been a bad year.

59Dexta, tell your sister to hang in there and she's not alone. There are a ton of us that have battled this. Not that that makes it any easier. But drop me an IM if she wants or needs someone to talk to. I always like hearing how people are waging war against it because I can learn something.

Also, top breaks are cool. I definitely could think about doing one of them eventually. I wouldn't mind owning one some day. Tell me if you have pics of it posted in the forum somewhere.

 

[gwpercle]

I have made my living for the last 45 years drawing with a mechanical pencil , You Sir , have the God given talent . I can see it and see the improvements in your drawings . They are looking good, it takes a little time to develop your own technique and line quality but they are developing....The drawings look good. Don't stop.
Keeping the mind working sometimes gives the body a reason to heal, We will be praying for you, do not despair.
Gary

 

[ABPOS]

Wow, thank you gwpercle. How in the world did you make a living at art? I'm thoroughly impressed.

Engineer1911: I wonder if those 2 things go hand in hand or something. Because I play guitar, bass guitar and drums. When I got out of high school, that was my passion and I stuck all of my time and effort into it. I should've stayed in college, but I can say I chased my dream. Never went anywhere other than played a few shows that were large venues. But none of the bands ever made it big. Oh well. That's life in the big city. I have used that skill at church though in my adult life.

If I would've been smart I would've kept with drafting too. Like you did. You were smart. I did work as a CAD guy for my Brother in law for a couple of years. And I had mechanical drawing in high school and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I was decent at it too. Geometry was simple for me. Trig, ugh.......

 

[ABPOS]

For the most part it's finished. Having a hard time getting a decent picture of it though. Real bright outside and not enough light inside.....

Dudes that do checkering.... Wow. My hats off. I wasn't even willing to put in the time to do it right to draw them. Much less file them out...... Wow.

 

[Chukar60]

I admire your drawing and spunk to be doing something. Keep it up. God rewards effort.
My wife is very artistic. She has done several drawings for me and I love them. I admire your talent. I cannot even read my own signature