Red Finesse Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Being a signmaker/graphic designer, you often get quirky or strange requests. Only this one i was more than happy to fulfill I give you my friend Daves car...... The City Mobil!!!!! Now there's dedication (With a little insanity! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mosquito Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 That is a superb paint job !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eviltaxman Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 I only hope that's a black car and not (dark) blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Finesse Posted May 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reds Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Is that Visual Impact at St Phillips - Just curious.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Finesse Posted May 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Is that Visual Impact at St Phillips - Just curious.. Totterdown, Close enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Is that Visual Impact at St Phillips - Just curious.. No, that's Steve Phillips at The Victoria Groud, Hartlepool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man In Black Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Pure class. I hope to see it driving around someday, I'll give it a honk of my horn and a wave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geesus the City fan Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Thats great, is it a sticker or spray job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eviltaxman Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Looks like the corner of Park St & Bath Road to me... just down from Totterdown Bridge. (free advert??!!??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 brilliant!! what a fine way to ruin a ford focus!!!!! fair play to whoever forked out for that,though i wouldnt have the balls to put it on my motor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestburyRed Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 How the hell did you find an image that decent to use for the crest?! Great job though, wouldn't have the nerve to drive around in that though, get nervous enough just with me little kit hanging in the back sometimes when I park in certain towns and cities. ....you do wonder why the owner never bought a red car in the first place though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Think it would look better on the side of a red car, although very good graphic work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bristolbred Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 what a fine way to ruin a ford focus!!!!! How can you ruin a ford??. This has improved it!!. But i'd watch where i'd park it though!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Thats how i imagine my car to be when i am older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 That's beautiful...see girls can appreciate cars! And skillful art work. I think the driver may get mistaken for a player in some sort of sponsors car though. Has anyone seen the Smart car that is 'decorated' with an England paint job, i followed it through Bemmy earlier in the week, that looked quite good, although not as good as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Finesse Posted May 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 How the hell did you find an image that decent to use for the crest?! Unfortunatly i had to Redraw the badge in a vector format so that the cutter could read it. It took around 2-3 hours to draw up but can now be blown up to any size without pixelating or losing quality! He's now gave me the go ahead for two crests for either side. The sign on the bonnet is actually a magnetic, the logo and lettering were cut from vinyl, so he can remove that when he wishes. Although the sunstrip and plates are on there until he gets pulled! Anyone notice the number plate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myoudale Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 lets just hope he isnt takin it to cardiff as I'm sure the cardiff city fans will be keen to trash it little B*##***s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bcfcsols Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Unfortunatly i had to Redraw the badge in a vector format so that the cutter could read it. It took around 2-3 hours to draw up but can now be blown up to any size without pixelating or losing quality! He's now gave me the go ahead for two crests for either side. The sign on the bonnet is actually a magnetic, the logo and lettering were cut from vinyl, so he can remove that when he wishes. Although the sunstrip and plates are on there until he gets pulled! Anyone notice the number plate?? Just curious, how do you redraw in vector format? I mean what software do you use and what formation is the final image (*.???). I know all about vinyl cutting due to my Graphics work but I've never known how the drawing side works (sounds the wrong way round!! ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Finesse Posted May 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Just curious, how do you redraw in vector format? I mean what software do you use and what formation is the final image (*.???). I know all about vinyl cutting due to my Graphics work but I've never known how the drawing side works (sounds the wrong way round!! ). Well, i use a program called flexi-sign, a purpose built sign-making package. (About £2000 worth ) There are many progams that can draw vectors, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator and in some cases photoshop, though with all the big format printers out there, the main people who benefit from it, are those who chose to cut. To draw up a vector you have to plot points arount the pixels (or just where you need if your not redrawing a logo!) and bend the lines in between to create curves if needs be. There plenty of various different tools you can use, but it takes alot of time and patience to get right. I use these sort of programs, day in and day out so its almost second nature.......almost Been learning Photoshop for the past 4 Months, totally concept all together! just about getting to grips with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reds Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 I hope the owner does not live in Horfield. And good guess, who ever worked out the piccy of Steve Philips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestburyRed Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Yeah the number plate is actually the first thing that really caught my eye, something I would like! Is that a custom build or just some sort of covering on the GB section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myoudale Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 you can get them profesinaly done from a shop, you can completely personalise the style of writting and the look of the plate without the writting on so on the plate you could have loads of city creast then the writting you could have a shadowed design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton_City Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Being a signmaker/graphic designer, you often get quirky or strange requests. Only this one i was more than happy to fulfill I give you my friend Daves car...... The City Mobil!!!!! Now there's dedication (With a little insanity! ) that is quality!!! where/how did u get the badge on your number plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 I saw it on the way home from work tonight, you can see it coming from a mile off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 where can i get the number plate done anywhere near Clevedon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc seattle Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 Ahhh so the need for the high quality image comes out. Sweet paint job, hope it doesn't get defaced, it would be a shame. Time to go drink some cider. bye folks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.