Measurement are taken from the maquette, so that sections of the steel pipe can be cut to proper lengths.
Don grinds the ends of the pipe.
The pipe is shaped to make a better, stronger weld.
After determining the correct angle in which they should be joined, the pipes are clamped together with a vise grip.
Steve Mcmillen, a neighbor and friend, is doing the welding on this job.
Steve welds the pipe together. You can see an enlarged photo of the maquette on the wall.
The woman is the first of the figures to be welded up. Each figure will be welded separately, measuring against the maquette, to make sure that the angles of the armature are correct.
The man and woman are welded up first and will act to support the little boy and little girl. Here Don is determining where the little girl will fit in relation to the man's and woman's arms.
The joints of each figure are strengthened with sections of metal strapping. In this photo, the little boy is braced across the hips.
The armature is finished. I will block in the larger areas of the figures with foam. Wires will be inserted into the ends of the arm pipes for the hands. I will then apply the clay
I noticed some snowflakes on the car window and decided to photograph them. It was snowing at the time, that's why the snowflakes on the right are blurred. I thought it made for an interesting shot.
A deer comes up to help herself to sunflower seed I've put out for the birds - I don't mind feeding her as well.
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