The Crest: Version 2, - This time, it gets framed Options

[tygaboy]

I though you might enjoy seeing some details on this "build".

With "Crest Version 1" (my interpretation) being given away as a WCR award, I've decided to make some "improvements" to V2. This one will hang in my home office.

As you may have noticed in my LS build (with things like the engine compartment panel), I most often have to build something and experience it physically before I know what I really like. Same thing is happening here.

Comparing V1 and the pieces/cut patterns for V2, you can see I decided to add an additional layer to the main body area - I think that'll be more interesting and better balanced.

The grid in the design is 4'x4' so you can see, this uses a bit of metal! I'm thinking I may do this one in stainless, depending on cost.

And I have an idea for a wall frame that should be pretty neat. More on that as I get to it.

[PlaysWithCars]

Nothing wrong with V1, but I really like what you did on V2. I agree that adding the extra panels into the design makes them distinct elements that balance the stags horns.

Have you thought about doing accelerated aging on parts of the design to further highlight or enhance certain elements? Or a distressed painted look? I could see something with an aged patina really looking good.

[tygaboy]

Nothing wrong with V1, but I really like what you did on V2. I agree that adding the extra panels into the design makes them distinct elements that balance the stags horns.

Have you thought about doing accelerated aging on parts of the design to further highlight or enhance certain elements? Or a distressed painted look? I could see something with an aged patina really looking good.

I've used some of these Steel F/X products (https://steelfxpatinas.com/) on some of my yard/home art pieces. It's what added the copper look to some of the WCR goodies.
As I'm getting through with the 2 footer and V2, I've been giving lots of thought to finishes. The nice thing about the Steel F/X is that if you don't like how it turns out, just hit it with a flap wheel and try again...!

I think next up, I'll try doing one in carbon fiber. Or maybe a mix of carbon fiber and aluminum. Kind of like a race version of the crest. We'll see.