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Posted by: djm914-6 May 17 2006, 11:24 AM

I can't count the number of hours I have in the WCC and GT Performance logos. From laying out the logos themselves to cutting the mask must be at least 20 hours.

Yesterday, I was able to finish most of the base colors but they didn't turn out quite as I had envisioned. I descided to go with an opaque body instead of the translucent one that I had planned. It shows fewer paint flaws now. I still have a bit to go but with luck and lots of work I'll have the complete package ready to ship this weekend.

Here's a teaser shot of the (finally) finished logo. Stickers would have been easier but I still like paint better.


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Posted by: Jeroen May 17 2006, 12:29 PM

that's an awesome job!

Posted by: djm914-6 May 17 2006, 04:51 PM

Thank you. I hope I did the logo some justice. The GT Performance logo looked simpler, but took just as long. I just hope people like the finished project.

Posted by: Jeroen May 17 2006, 05:55 PM

Are you kidding? You did awesome!

Posted by: Andyrew May 17 2006, 05:58 PM

Ya it looks amazing!!!

You do great work David!

Posted by: jimtab May 17 2006, 08:13 PM

Very, very cool!

Posted by: djm914-6 May 19 2006, 04:25 PM

Another progress shot. I think it's about done now. I have some detail work (that part I'm really dreading now) then the chrome trim to finish.

Here's where I'm at now:



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Posted by: djm914-6 May 20 2006, 02:29 PM

So just how bad does this suck?

I worked my butt off on the logos. I couldn't count the hours they took. I thought a beer glass would be fitting for a 914 gathering so I did hours of research and study of the topic and figured I could reproduce the look. The initial color didn't turn out quite like my referance, but it wasn't bad. I backed it with a opeque color and that helped. Then I had to do the foam. More study and asking pro painters questions later... I didn't do so well. Maybe it'll look better at a scale 150-200mph?


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Posted by: pete-stevers May 20 2006, 04:09 PM

WOW!!!!!!

Posted by: djm914-6 May 22 2006, 07:04 AM

Thank you Pete.

Posted by: Headrage May 22 2006, 09:39 AM

DIBS...

Posted by: BarberDave May 22 2006, 10:01 AM

OMG, that is awesome, but what the heck that is the kind of work I & we expect
from you . The work you do for us ,and have done for me is nothing but spectacular. You other guys get the idea I like his work. Dave Kimple

Posted by: GTeener May 24 2006, 10:58 AM

Nice work!

This one is going really fast in reverse Do the next one the other way around with the foam in front, dribbling backwards.

Posted by: djm914-6 May 24 2006, 11:01 AM

Like I said, I did a lot of research first...


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Posted by: djm914-6 May 24 2006, 03:09 PM

Dave, Did I accidently leave a C-note in the last package I sent you? Or maybe you're looking for another one of those bitch bodies?

Anyway, I'm still looking for a place to host the video I made of this car running if anyone knows of a place. Thanks.

Posted by: Aaron Cox May 24 2006, 05:36 PM

looks KILLER

youtube.com or putfile.com rock for free hosting.

i like you tube

Posted by: djm914-6 May 25 2006, 06:35 AM

Thank you Aaron!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z288gWfHiUo

Posted by: BigDBass May 25 2006, 08:13 AM

Ha, awesome!

Posted by: djm914-6 May 26 2006, 07:09 AM

The video turned out a bit better than I expected. All I have is an old Sony 2.1meg digital camera and zero skills at editing a video. My son did a pretty decent job at driving for me, I doubt I'll be able to follow him with a modified car though.