The Welded Predator

[Ian7633]

A very good friend of mine who has an extremely creative and artistic nature took up welding around three months ago. After learning through trial and error, starting with small simple pieces he has created a quiet astonishing piece of art, made even more astonishing when you discover it is built from old cutlery and small pieces of scrap metal. It took around seventy five hours of work and has been valued between £1200-£1500. The Predator stands almost eighteen inches tall and really has a dramatic presence.
There are several smaller pieces, birds and roses.
I was very pleased with the gift of a Kingfisher when John popped over to show me the Predator.
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[struth]

very good indeed.. think the bases let them down, but otherwise as good as it gets :)

[Barry]

Wow - your friend is very gifted! Whilst I wouldn't want the 'Predator' standing on my sideboard, I do admire the skill and artistry involved. :)

[walpurgis]

Nice work. Must be using a TIG welder to make those.

[Ian7633]

Nice work. Must be using a TIG welder to make those.

They are actually done with a MIG but he's planning getting a TIG for much finer, detailed work.

[Audio Al]

I think the bird in flight is my favourite and the kingfisher is quality , You can see its made from spoon's , very good in deed :)

[Audio Al]

very good indeed.. think the bases let them down, but otherwise as good as it gets :)

My opinion Grant , The art is above the base , The base is a base and irelivent and should not compete :)

[karma67]

The predator looks great, I guess the guy that normally does the feet and hands is on holiday?

[Ian7633]

My mate John at Creative Juice making roses from scrap metal.

https://youtu.be/hiOsWk5ueAU

[Oddball]

Beautiful work !! I have MIG welded all my life and have made loads of fittings and repairs to Ag machinery over the last 30 years !!

But this is something else !!!:)

[Ian7633]

This is my friend's latest piece, from start to finish.

https://youtu.be/dAC2TYu7DpQ

[Gazjam]

Incredible work, guy deserves a lot of success.
These things are great, heres mine, from Santa a few years back. I didn’t make it!

Meet Allan.
:)

https://i.imgur.com/vohNikJ.jpg

[Ian7633]

I love that, my favourite film series too. I know John looked at making an Alien as a counterpoint to the Predator. I agree with you that he deserves some proper success.

[Gazjam]

Does he do commissions Ian?
If he ever DID do an Alien I’d be interested.

Thanks.

[Ian7633]

I'm not really sure to be honest, I know he does sell pieces so I would think he'd be interested. I'll ask later when he surfaces on Facebook.

[mightymonoped]

Incredible work, guy deserves a lot of success.
These things are great, heres mine, from Santa a few years back. I didn’t make it!

Meet Allan.
:)

https://i.imgur.com/vohNikJ.jpg

Love this one!


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[Scorps]

proper nice them