[kcortese12]

I have been looking for a USA Eagle Flag type model and really like this one. Where did you get it?

 

[kcortese12]

Beautiful outcome already . What I don’t understand is why people use a quality wood such as Cherry if they plan to paint over it . Isn’t there a less expensive option for material, or is cherry necessary for fine details?

This is a great piece and feel it looks fine the way it is.
I agree not putting heavy paint on a carve. I use watered down acrylic as a stain to let the natural wood grain and color show through.