A little help please?

[Debi Shipman]

I know I have a long way to go on this, but I find myself stuck almost right from the get-go.  The problem is the siren and light area.  As you can see from the poem (written for me by my daughter) they should be a focal point on the engine.  I can't figure out how to do that without making it look like a jumbled mess.  I appreciate any help or ideas you can give me.  Thanks

 

 

[amazingkevin]

I know I have a long way to go on this, but I find myself stuck almost right from the get-go.  The problem is the siren and light area.  As you can see from the poem (written for me by my daughter) they should be a focal point on the engine.  I can't figure out how to do that without making it look like a jumbled mess.  I appreciate any help or ideas you can give me.  Thanks

Untill help arrives look at other scroll sawed fire engines to see what needs to be done,Fire Engine

[Birchbark]

This is what i would do.

 

Russell

 

 

[hawkeye10]

I know I have a long way to go on this, but I find myself stuck almost right from the get-go.  The problem is the siren and light area.  As you can see from the poem (written for me by my daughter) they should be a focal point on the engine.  I can't figure out how to do that without making it look like a jumbled mess.  I appreciate any help or ideas you can give me.  Thanks

Miss Deb I have been looking and I like what I see. Scroll it like it is and see how it looks. I think you will like it.

[Debi Shipman]

This is what i would do.

 

Russell

Ah... thanks, Russell.  I didn't think of moving the strobe. I'll try that and see how she looks.

[Debi Shipman]

Miss Deb I have been looking and I like what I see. Scroll it like it is and see how it looks. I think you will like it.

Thanks.  I would scroll it to find what still needs work.... IF I had a saw.  lol

[Debi Shipman]

I "think" I've got it finished. If anyone could please give it a look, my eyes are going blatty trying to follow all those little lines.  Thanks

 

 

[Ninuninu]

I reckon you got yourself a nice pattern there mate. ell done.

 

Tony

[meflick]

Looks like a great piece of art waiting for someone to make into a master piece.  thanks for sharing your work.  I hope someone will attempt it soon so you can see it "complete".  I am too new to (a) attempt it and (b) do it justice. 

[Debi Shipman]

Looks like a great piece of art waiting for someone to make into a master piece.  thanks for sharing your work.  I hope someone will attempt it soon so you can see it "complete".  I am too new to (a) attempt it and (b) do it justice. 

Same here.  I haven't even finished my first project yet.  I think I thought it was going to be very easy. lol

[meflick]

Same here.  I haven't even finished my first project yet.  I think I thought it was going to be very easy. lol

 I understand.  I had DH buy our scroll saw many years ago (probably at least 16 or so.)  He had an Aunt who did a lot of painting of things like Christmas ornaments, decorative pieces, etc.  Her husband cut her pieces out for her on a scroll saw.  I knew how to do the painting - so wanted to learn to cut my own pieces.  Two problems - first one is that I had small children (who would have been 2 & 3 or 3 & $ at that time - so time was not much in my corner.  Second problem was like you I thought it was going to be easier then it was.  Patience was not (and still isn't to some degree) one of my virtues, I couldn't figure out WHY the #$%^& saw wouldn't cut a straight line!  So between those two reasons I gave it up.  Just started trying again about 5 months ago - wanted to try Intarsia work. Educated myself through books, forums, and some classes - learned WHY it doesn't cut "straight" and how to get it to cut straight and how to use it to create Intarsia among other things.  Time is still a precious commodity, but I have more of that now that my two kiddos are off in college.  You will get there - when you do you will start to learn and understand more each time.  When you need help - the great people on this forum are happy to help.  Did you get your scroll saw yet?

[Debi Shipman]

 I understand.  I had DH buy our scroll saw many years ago (probably at least 16 or so.)  He had an Aunt who did a lot of painting of things like Christmas ornaments, decorative pieces, etc.  Her husband cut her pieces out for her on a scroll saw.  I knew how to do the painting - so wanted to learn to cut my own pieces.  Two problems - first one is that I had small children (who would have been 2 & 3 or 3 & $ at that time - so time was not much in my corner.  Second problem was like you I thought it was going to be easier then it was.  Patience was not (and still isn't to some degree) one of my virtues, I couldn't figure out WHY the #$%^& saw wouldn't cut a straight line!  So between those two reasons I gave it up.  Just started trying again about 5 months ago - wanted to try Intarsia work. Educated myself through books, forums, and some classes - learned WHY it doesn't cut "straight" and how to get it to cut straight and how to use it to create Intarsia among other things.  Time is still a precious commodity, but I have more of that now that my two kiddos are off in college.  You will get there - when you do you will start to learn and understand more each time.  When you need help - the great people on this forum are happy to help.  Did you get your scroll saw yet?

Yes, I got my saw about 3 weeks ago.  Blade selection here stinks so I'm now saving up to get some smaller blades. (5 is the smallest around here)  I did get my first project cut, I just need to put a finish on it. Certainly need some practice on those straight lines. lol  All my kids are gone except the youngest.  She's 22 and has Aspergers. which hinders some of my cutting.  (she doesn't like loud noises so I have to use it when she has her headphones on)  I'm sure I'll get the hang of it eventually.  I think I just tried to start on an intermediate level instead of a beginner.