Rick_a 13 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 My step son told me that I couldn't draw an AK (pretty much meaning that he wanted me to draw him an AK). I hadn't drawn anything in earnest for about 15 years but gave it a go. It was free-handed so it is dimensionally incorrect. The trigger angle and curve is all wrong, but I tried. The picture by this point had been handled a bit so it's lost some sharpness and tone. The "For Mother Russia" thing comes from the fact that anytime he plays a game with Russian weapons or sees anything on TV where Russians kick ass he had to say it. Ever since he watched Spetsnaz vs Rangers on Deadliest Warrior he's been a Spetsnaz fanboy 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks good, I like it. You have some talent, don't beat yourself up like that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooger 19 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks good to me. A lot better than I could do for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Looks damn good to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinnivanhood 17 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Love it! Makes me wanna give drawing mine a try! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 alright...now do a krink, or an akm/ak100 looks btw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Rick, I am glad to see you enjoy drawing. Art is its own reward. This being said, your representation of an AKM has several flaws which Id like to point out (because Im a dick). First the receiver is to short. The front trunnion is to large and the bolt looks strange. I am gonna be honest with you, I wouldn't quit your day job to pursue a career as a Kalashnikov artist. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_a 13 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Rick, I am glad to see you enjoy drawing. Art is its own reward. This being said, your representation of an AKM has several flaws which Id like to point out (because Im a dick). First the receiver is to short. The front trunnion is to large and the bolt looks strange. I am gonna be honest with you, I wouldn't quit your day job to pursue a career as a Kalashnikov artist. Yessir. That is all true. With the hold of a weapon or dimensions I could've taken measurements and scaled the whole thing down...but it was free handed and is about the best I can do in short time in that respect. For sure, I am an amateur at best. I'm just glad it turned out better than some cheesy cartoon art. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonZo 157 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Rick, I am glad to see you enjoy drawing. Art is its own reward. This being said, your representation of an AKM has several flaws which Id like to point out (because Im a dick). First the receiver is to short. The front trunnion is to large and the bolt looks strange. I am gonna be honest with you, I wouldn't quit your day job to pursue a career as a Kalashnikov artist. Well then, Old Sal boy, since we're being dicks, its "too", not "to". To is used as a directional as opposed to from, where too is used as a synonym for also, extremely and very. OP: Fancy pencil work there. Nice job with the wood grain and shading on the mag and, well, all of it. Looks good. Mother Russia would be proud. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It may be flawed, but its a hell of a lot better than I could do. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kliegl 304 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It's art. It doesn't have to be a design drawing in terms of accuracy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Rick, I am glad to see you enjoy drawing. Art is its own reward. This being said, your representation of an AKM has several flaws which Id like to point out (because Im a dick). First the receiver is to short. The front trunnion is to large and the bolt looks strange. I am gonna be honest with you, I wouldn't quit your day job to pursue a career as a Kalashnikov artist. .......but to be fair, he did say "It was free-handed so it is dimensionally incorrect" in his OP. Still a bad-ass drawing, IMO. If I were to attempt it, I'm fairly certain it wouldn't even be recognizable as an AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Looks like the pic on the cover of Kalashnikov's autobiography (co-written by his daughter) that has become available in the English translation. Very good drawing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Looks like the pic on the cover of Kalashnikov's autobiography (co-written by his daughter) that has become available in the English translation. Very good drawing! Got a link to buy that English translation anywhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beefcakeb99 572 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Looks like the pic on the cover of Kalashnikov's autobiography (co-written by his daughter) that has become available in the English translation. Very good drawing! Not exactly, the book has a wood pg, vented gas tube, does not have a brake nor a ribbed dust cover, nor dimples... just bustin yer balls Looks like the pic on the cover of Kalashnikov's autobiography (co-written by his daughter) that has become available in the English translation. Very good drawing! Got a link to buy that English translation anywhere? Can be bought at amazon...I have the one I got for my anniversary sitting right here Edited November 17, 2010 by beefcakeb0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Not bad, but for the record, it was Spetsnaz vs Special Forces on Deadliest Warrior. LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvhanh20 1,052 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 My step son told me that I couldn't draw an AK (pretty much meaning that he wanted me to draw him an AK). I hadn't drawn anything in earnest for about 15 years but gave it a go. It was free-handed so it is dimensionally incorrect. The trigger angle and curve is all wrong, but I tried. The picture by this point had been handled a bit so it's lost some sharpness and tone. The "For Mother Russia" thing comes from the fact that anytime he plays a game with Russian weapons or sees anything on TV where Russians kick ass he had to say it. Ever since he watched Spetsnaz vs Rangers on Deadliest Warrior he's been a Spetsnaz fanboy Did you draw a full auto version? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JaySaiga-12 16 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Ok your drawing makes mine look like total crap, I free handed it and in 20 minutes. Love yours by the way, ( I had to look at yours for the barrel thought I couldn't do that). Bigsal, do your worst. Edited November 17, 2010 by JaySaiga-12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stansplace 414 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Ok your drawing makes mine look like total crap, I free handed it and in 20 minutes. Love yours by the way, ( I had to look at yours for the barrel thought I couldn't do that). Bigsal, do your worst. I wonder what your teacher would have said if they saw you doing that? I am sure I would have to go to the school to discuss it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Ok your drawing makes mine look like total crap, I free handed it and in 20 minutes. Love yours by the way, ( I had to look at yours for the barrel thought I couldn't do that). Bigsal, do your worst. Thanks Edited November 18, 2010 by bigsal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stansplace 414 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Ok your drawing makes mine look like total crap, I free handed it and in 20 minutes. Love yours by the way, ( I had to look at yours for the barrel thought I couldn't do that). Bigsal, do your worst. EDITED Thanks That is funny as hell Sal, but sadly I must issue a FAIL. You see that is my boy you are talking to and your comments are not age appropriate. I hope he doesn't decide to beat your ass, because again as his father I would have to approve. Edited November 18, 2010 by Stansplace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigsal 757 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) Ok your drawing makes mine look like total crap, I free handed it and in 20 minutes. Love yours by the way, ( I had to look at yours for the barrel thought I couldn't do that). Bigsal, do your worst. EDITED! Thanks That is funny as hell Sal, but sadly I must issue a FAIL. You see that is my boy you are talking to and your comments are not age appropriate. I hope he doesn't decide to beat your ass, because again as his father I would have to approve. Ill edit it, I forgot thats your kid bro! Snap, it was funny though, I am tempted to save it... Edited November 18, 2010 by bigsal 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_a 13 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 How old is Jay, BTW? You've gotta start somewhere. My wife is the only one in the fam formally educated in art, and alas, her talents are largely wasted, and she definitely has zero interest in drawing firearms. It does have the FA position. I used to draw all manner of weaponry and graphic war scenes in school. These days it's be some serious business getting busted doing so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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