Yeah, the space does limit you a bit.......can you lean the front forward to REALLY make it 'fly(er)' 
59 Western Flyer Super Deluxe Tank Model (AKA 3-on-the-tree)
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Hahahaha, I feel your pain.....
The funny part is the chain guard is going to be harder I think because I really want it to say "Super Deluxe" but the area goes from very tall to almost nothing in a big hurry. Playing with the idea of at the big end putting '59 before the super deluxe to even it up a bit.
Hard to tell, are you you laying down a silver base first?
I do a very thin light silver base coat but it isn't needed with good old grey primer as far as the color is concerned; but a base coat helps fill imperfections. been intending to give this paint a go over various colors of base coats to see the results.
This paint is a bit strange as its thin but seems to cover decent
This paint is a bit strange as its thin but seems to cover decent
I was thinking of using 'Chrome' rattlecan as a base or Duplicolor sells a 'reflective' base to try to get a little more 'pop' from it
Starting to look like the chain guard will be ready for its design sooner than the tank as I've got the first round of copper on it already & I'm still working on getting the dents & dings smoothed out of the tank.
Not sure exactly what I want to do.
Made a lot of renderings but so far only these 2 seem anywhere near good enough.
Personally I'm leaning toward the '59 SUPER DELUXE version as I think it fills the space better and just in case I don't get the 3 speed to work out right.
I've made some with script lettering & also combo big/small lettering but I'm not liking it.
Think its the crazy colors that keep making me want simple block letters for a contrast.
Thoughts or suggestions welcome.
Not sure exactly what I want to do.
Made a lot of renderings but so far only these 2 seem anywhere near good enough.
Personally I'm leaning toward the '59 SUPER DELUXE version as I think it fills the space better and just in case I don't get the 3 speed to work out right.
I've made some with script lettering & also combo big/small lettering but I'm not liking it.
Think its the crazy colors that keep making me want simple block letters for a contrast.
Thoughts or suggestions welcome.
The chain guard is looking good. A lot of the old bikes had the words look like the automobile nameplates, or in different fonts and sizes, like "Super" or "Deluxe" would be smaller than the other name. It might make better use of your limited space, and might be duplicated the same way on the tank. Just a couple suggestions.
examples:
examples:
Look for a free font called Magneto or Rocket or Appliance. They have a cool 'old school' look to them
PS, the color looks awesome
Cheers,
Dr. T
PS, the color looks awesome
Cheers,
Dr. T
Paint is looking great!
Do yourself a favour and check this site for fonts and making decals:
http://doityourselflettering.com/create/
You do all the designing, choose fonts, sizes, special effects, etc, yourself and when you are happy with it you just hit "order" and they do the rest.
Luke.
Do yourself a favour and check this site for fonts and making decals:
http://doityourselflettering.com/create/
You do all the designing, choose fonts, sizes, special effects, etc, yourself and when you are happy with it you just hit "order" and they do the rest.
Luke.
Felt adventures so I masked and sprayed the chain guard.
Didn't come out quite the way I figured but its not too bad for being masked by hand.
Still trying to decide if I want to sand it back off or keep it.
This picture is an attempt to show the color I used.
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That looks great in the pics!
Luke.
Luke.
Dang! That looks great!
