Somewhere in the grand scheme of things even the platypus has a niche! I like them. :idunno:
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ApprenticeBuilder said:I am building a platypus and will post pics by the end of the month before the engraving and carving.
Robby said:Somewhere in the grand scheme of things even the platypus has a niche! I like them. :idunno:
Robby
gizamo said:I think the next time someone elses gun gets criticized for its architecture, we shoulds send them a link to this thread.
That way, they can see for themselves how subjective this is... :wink:
Dane said:I know I'm going to start a war here, but some of the top builder's in the nation totally believe the in Golden Mean proportions, and use it religiously. Allen Martin for example.
I think Dane has the answer here. If we asked Allen Martin what architectural features make a good Lehigh, we'd be get a real education. If we asked Bill Shipman the same question about Lancasters, we would again get more than a few general statements. (I have not heard either of these gentlemen answer this question, but mention them here because of my respect for their work.). Mixing features, knowingly or unknowingly, from these two styles is where the platypus comes in.Dane said:The desired architectural features that make a great looking gun, depend primarily on the school or style of gun being built.
i.e. Lancaster, straight square lines in the buttstock vs. Lehigh with not a straight line any where.
Mixing features, knowingly or unknowingly, from these two styles is where the platypus comes in.
tg said:due to the fact that there are some "platypus" guns from the past that is not a carte blanc excuse for the mentality of "you can do what you want and still be correct" or bring the many finely made high art fantasy guns into the realm of being period representitive pieces IMHO.
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