Seein's that Decatur hosts one of the best Hot Air balloon festivals in the US, I'll give it a shot LOL. It probably needs to be more bulbous in the center segment, and perhaps starting up the top segment about 1/4-1/3 of the way.
Is the wire/basket also inlaid? Or burned in? That probably needs to be a little shorter too, as the basket doesn't hang down that far--that might be what throws one off when looking at it, as it looks off balance somehow.
Its a FANTASTIC idea and Boy--- are you getting the hang of it! Have you thought of using Dymondwood in certain colors to do the glue ups or alternating it with a more solid color? Like I said before--- I want one of these blanks once you're satisfied with your design AND ready to sell some!!!
I hope you do'nt take any of this as 'ugly' critique. Just putting in my comments, from a strictly non=professional standpoint, as its the OTHEr half that turns the pens, not me! LOL
)] I need ya'll to help. What needs done different? Maybe a rounder top? How about the bottom? This was built with a baron kit. Let me know how to improve this idea [^]
