I'm not on here a lot anymore but I remember there was someone who worked in L.A. / Hollywood building models and sets for movies, etc. I picked up (not an easy feat) a couple of concrete lion statues (for free) that need serious repairs and resurfacing. I'd like to get some tips on how to approach this: what kind of materials to use, how to apply them and in what order. These are huge, weighing about a couple hundred pounds each. I'd like to do a good job, structurally and aesthetically. Thanks!
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Sorry I didn't upload these earlier. Both have their left front legs broken; perhaps a weakness/design flaw. Pretty sure they are from the same original casting or molding. So far I bought a quart of bonding solution and a tube of anchoring epoxy/adhesive. Too tired to get up and go look; like I said these fellas are like 200 lbs each. I had to fix my dolly to get the 2nd one off the truck; bought a wheel, then had to find the push nut to hold the wheel on, then had to fix the gate I rarely use, lost the wrench to put it back on, etc, etc. The usual if anything can go wrong it will kind of days.
AlbertSchepis
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Oct 25, 2020
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skado
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Oct 23, 2020
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Yes, that's her, thank you skado. She's not active but this might not be something she does anyway. As I said I joined and left a message on Artists, Masterminds, Makers and Creators, too.
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Concrete is not a common medium in that business. They typically use a lot of synthetics. FearlessFly’s links have some good tips. Will be interesting to see the photos.
The member is CaroleKay......
jasen
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Oct 23, 2020
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Thank you. Yeah that sounds familiar, I'll check that now.
And yes she's still a member just not as active (like me). I left her a message and joined the group Artists, Masterminds, Makers, and Creators.
Thank you Jasen.
Yes...I remember her too but can’t remember her username. Sounds like you have a bit of a project on your hands!
Marionville
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Oct 23, 2020
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Yeah, it's been a project just getting them off my truck and positioned in my yard. One is still on the truck as I type this. I'll do that today and take photos to put here.
@AlbertSchepis Yes...please do.
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FearlessFly
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Oct 23, 2020
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I haven’t seen her around in a long time, but I used to work in the same industry. A lot might depend on particulars; some pics might help.
skado
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Oct 23, 2020
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Thanks, skado. I'll take some pics tomorrow after I get them out of my pickup and siting in my yard. I think I made a mistake but I always wanted some statues... these are just so friggin heavy.
I'll put photos here today, Sunday 10/25.
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