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Lawn Jockeys, ever heard of them?
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Site Supporter   Location: Federal Way Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 Posts: 5480 
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My grandparents (long gone) came from the east coast where these were quite common. This was sitting in my parents back yard almost rusted away so I figured I would restore it for them. Not knowing what it would look like after sand blasting I didn't take any pictures wondering if it was gonna make it but I found this picture on the web which looks new compared with how mine looked after sitting close to 50 years.
 After sandblasting, used an industrial strength rust inhibitor. Then I did a skim coat to hide the seams and then I sprayed it 3 times with black rustolium  I'm still in the process of painting him but I'm wondering if I should make him period correct (black) or if I should buckle to the "non racial" pressure... I'm still painting him, multiple coats are required but here's where he is at now:   I still have to do another coat of the white then the vest, tie and ribbon on the hat will be dark red. They are worth too much so it'll never be visible from the street for fear his legs will miraculously work but I'm trying to decide if I should get some tan/beige... Thoughts? _________________ Banned for calling GOD a racist! Oh that's tight, Seattle guns is DEAD! |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:50 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: East of Japan, not by much. Joined: Fri Jun 3, 2011 Posts: 13009
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Make him look like Obama.
Hybrid cafe au lait. Clear coat him afterwards so when the dogs pee on him out in the yard, his features are recognizable for years to come. Great YouTube video material there. _________________ Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Give a man a fishing pole, and he will drink too much beer, get tangled in fish line, hook himself in the nose casting, fall overboard, and either drown, or, go home hungry and wet. Give a man a case of dynamite, and he will feed the whole town for a year! BE ON NOTICE: PRIVACY NOTICE: Warning - any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photos or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee, agent, student or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are PRIVATE and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law. UCC 1-103 1-308 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:07 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 20125 Real Name: Rick
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 This is straight from wikimedia. It is called "Americana". Quit trying to dumb things down and be PC. It is what it is. And if it's not protected well, it will be stolen. |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:07 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: south 'merca Joined: Wed Jul 25, 2012 Posts: 9738 Real Name: Mike
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Seen more than a few in my family(aunt and uncle have several that actually hold real lamps in hand and they use for lighting the path down to their pond
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| Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:13 pm |
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| Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:51 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Federal Way Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 Posts: 5480
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Benja455 wrote: I disagree. Painting it like Michael Jackson in white face is racist. This is a historical piece (100+years old) and when it was originally acquired by my grand parents it was black so changing it is like trying to change history. Some people may not like it but they probably aren't fans of German helmets and black rifles either! Fuck'em AR15L wrote: This is straight from wikimedia. It is called "Americana". Quit trying to dumb things down and be PC. It is what it is. And if it's not protected well, it will be stolen. I will say I'm not going to paint eyes or lips on him. He is jocko style and I'm thinking I won't mess with history. _________________ Banned for calling GOD a racist! Oh that's tight, Seattle guns is DEAD! |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:35 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: East of Japan, not by much. Joined: Fri Jun 3, 2011 Posts: 13009
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I still say Obamanate him.
_________________ Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Give a man a fishing pole, and he will drink too much beer, get tangled in fish line, hook himself in the nose casting, fall overboard, and either drown, or, go home hungry and wet. Give a man a case of dynamite, and he will feed the whole town for a year! BE ON NOTICE: PRIVACY NOTICE: Warning - any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photos or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee, agent, student or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are PRIVATE and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law. UCC 1-103 1-308 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:53 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: WA/MT Joined: Thu Sep 6, 2012 Posts: 8438
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| Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:10 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Federal Way Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 Posts: 5480
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dan360 wrote: Some of the Black Americana lawn jockeys can be worth a decent amount of cash even in rough/poor shape. I've seen examples that had almost no original paint left with surface rust bring quite a lot due to the rarity of that particular piece. If you google them you'll see one in rough shape that they want $900 for. If you Google Obama lawn jockey then ya find sites that push boundaries _________________ Banned for calling GOD a racist! Oh that's tight, Seattle guns is DEAD! |
| Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:18 pm |
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 Location: Puyallup Joined: Thu Aug 16, 2012 Posts: 9063 Real Name: Richard Fitzwelliner
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That's creepy looking.
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| Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:18 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Burlington Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 Posts: 6021 Real Name: Kyle
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Not sure I would have "restored" it if I was you, which im not. As Dan said before, they are worth quite a pretty penny in original shape. Either way, nice score, and will be a nice piece. Looking forward to seeing it complete.
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| Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:20 am |
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Site Supporter Location: Federal Way Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 Posts: 5480
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Jagerbomber35 wrote: Not sure I would have "restored" it if I was you, which im not. As Dan said before, they are worth quite a pretty penny in original shape. Either way, nice score, and will be a nice piece. Looking forward to seeing it complete. Had to restore it because it's 100 year old pot metal and it was so rusted it might have lasted 10 years tops. These things sit outside in the rain & snow year round. This one came from the coast in Massachusetts where the sea air did a number on him. I was going to start the red today but when I opened it, it was all dry! Now I gotta get more...  I'll post picks when I'm done _________________ Banned for calling GOD a racist! Oh that's tight, Seattle guns is DEAD! |
| Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:32 am |
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Site Moderator   Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13843 Real Name: Mike
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Ok the giant red lips are a little racist...
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| Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:37 am |
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Site Supporter Location: Federal Way Joined: Sat Sep 15, 2012 Posts: 5480
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sinus211 wrote: Ok the giant red lips are a little racist... NO WAY AM I DOING THAT.... I'm going to mix a little white and black together for his hair but the face is staying as it is now. I want in period correct but not blatantly racist! _________________ Banned for calling GOD a racist! Oh that's tight, Seattle guns is DEAD! |
| Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:41 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Tumwater, WA Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 3644 Real Name: Chris
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Take him down to the range. He'd be perfect for holding up a steel target.
 JK, nice restoration.  _________________ Chris NRA Range Safety Officer NSSF Member SAF Defender's Club - Life member US Navy - 1976-1982 |
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