The Crest: Version 2, - This time, it gets framed |
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The Crest: Version 2, - This time, it gets framed |
jim_hoyland |
Jun 26 2017, 10:26 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,270 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Big Thanks for the 1.8 logo I won at the Raffle ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Just finished mounting it, really like it Attached image(s) |
tygaboy |
Jun 26 2017, 10:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Jim - I'm honored to have one of my goodies on your car!
If I'd known it was going there, I could have "copper plated" it like some of those other items... Looks very cool! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
boxsterfan |
Jun 26 2017, 02:24 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Group buy? I'll take one!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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PlaysWithCars |
Jun 28 2017, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 |
Jun 28 2017, 08:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
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. |
tygaboy |
Jun 28 2017, 03:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
V2 assembled. I'm playing with different patterns on the various parts to see what I think looks good, etc. I think the lighting makes it look more extreme than it does in real life.
I definitely like it with the added panels as it really balances it out and makes it look more complete. (Tony will have to send his V1 back to the factory for an update!) Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Jun 28 2017, 03:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
The convenient part is that all the pieces unbolt so style adjustments are easy.
Here it is with the baby 2' version. Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Jun 28 2017, 04:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Well, after looking at for a couple hours, I decided I'm going to "refinish" the panels. It looks too busy to me. I used a 40 grit flap wheel to do what's there now. Next, I'm going to try a 120 grit and a more uniform look on each panel. If I don't like that, I'll go to 80 grit on a DA. That's the finish on the main background.
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ConeDodger |
Jun 28 2017, 06:57 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,574 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Chris,
You know people are going to want one of these... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) What have you done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Rob |
My 914 |
Jun 28 2017, 07:05 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
I think unpainted steel on steel looks great!
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tygaboy |
Jun 28 2017, 07:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
What about a bit of both?
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tygaboy |
Jun 29 2017, 07:46 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
McMark's shop sign mocked up. How'd I do? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
(yes, I know things aren't lined up. Everything is just sitting there. It'll be fine, trust me...) Attached thumbnail(s) |
Cracker |
Jun 29 2017, 07:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
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Krieger |
Jun 29 2017, 08:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Wow! I think he will love it!
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tygaboy |
Jul 1 2017, 04:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
This morning, I took the crest over the the R Gruppe gathering at EASY.
Some very cool cars... Got home and finished up McMark's sign. He wants to powder coat it so this is as far as I needed to take it. Now it's disassemble and ship time. Attached thumbnail(s) |
tygaboy |
Jul 1 2017, 04:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Then this fell off the plasma table... What could it be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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tygaboy |
Jul 1 2017, 04:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,282 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
And, duh, I suppose I should include a couple pics of the finished crest! I didn't like the way the panels were looking so I cut new ones and attached the fasteners from the back, vs. plug welding through the locating holes as I did on the first set.
They turned out far nicer. And with the raw finish, the way light reflects causes it to look a little different from every angle. I like it! Attached thumbnail(s) |
Cracker |
Jul 1 2017, 05:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Bravo!
You better be careful Chris...ALLOT of things seem to "fall off your table" there in The Petaluma Metal Factory! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) T |
ConeDodger |
Jul 1 2017, 06:04 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,574 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
This morning, I took the crest over the the R Gruppe gathering at EASY. Some very cool cars... Got home and finished up McMark's sign. He wants to powder coat it so this is as far as I needed to take it. Now it's disassemble and ship time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) nice job! |
McMark |
Jul 2 2017, 06:12 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
That's super rad. Can't wait to see it. PM a shipping cost, or dimensions and I'll book it.
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