Jet Pig

[mnt]

Thanks to Bill C2 for the idea. I hope you don't mind. I loved your pigs, so I had to make one for the backyard. We live on a hill, so I thought a flying pig at the top of the yard would be cool. He doesn't look quite as good as the originals, but it turned out ok. I had some trouble on the thicker ears to the thinner freon tank. Weld looks bad, but...

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo38/mntnmnw/Picture003.jpg

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo38/mntnmnw/Picture004.jpg

Thanks to Bill C2 and everyone else here for the ideas and inspiration to try new things with new materials.

[usmcpop]

When pigs fly... :D

(Where's the afterburner, LOL?)

[FormerTankSarge]

I really like it!:p

Great looking pig, what did you use for the body?

[mnt]

freon tank. Search under the projects for "pig pic" or BillC2. His make mine look amateurish.

[Knowledgeworker]

I think it looks pretty darn good. I like it. :D

Art is not always perfect. It is the little imperfections that give some art character. (in my case....a lot of imperfections).

Jim

[JimYo]

Thats a cool piece of work...
Jim

[toolaholic]

You Made My Sun. Morning:d

[Bill C2]

mnt, I don’t mind at all!

I’m a marathon runner (slower as the years add up) and one of the organizers of the Pocono Marathon. To add a little extra, each year I make some sort of metal sculpture to be given as a prize to someone in the local running club. All they have to do is run a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon!

This is the 2008 award give in May.
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Bill

[FormerTankSarge]

Bill,

Very cool!:D

I really like stuff like that.

[toolaholic]

About to join Your PEN! Propane valve unscrewed ?? How are You purging??

Thanks Porky 1 :confused:

[Zrexxer]

About to join Your PEN! Propane valve unscrewed ?? How are You purging??It's Freon... or whatever refrigerant is in current use... not Propane.

[mnt]

Bill C2,

Are those copper wings? That thing is nice. I really like making the pigs, and it gives me good practice welding on the thinner stuff.

Thanks again.

[Bill C2]

Tool, my tanks are non-refillable Freon jugs. I don’t need to purge them. If using a propane tank, soap and water will get the oil and such out. Then a solution of 5% chlorine bleach will help get the stink out. After that you’re on tour own!:D:D

I think Hotfoot had a post with a picture of two guys that didn’t do the “purge” thing correctly. Be safe and be sure to post pics.

Bill
mnt,

The wings have a copper wash finish with some Easy Torch to get the blue-purple as if done with a torch.

Welding on the thin tank takes some practice. I use .023 wire straight co2, HH175 turned all the way down.
Bill

[toolaholic]

Thanks All ,Will post SUZY Q LATER :D

[toolaholic]

Mother in law lived in Marshall creek, Sound familiar ? :)

[Bill C2]

Tool,

Yep, about eight miles or so from me. I’m all over the N.E. part of the state for work.

Bill