WINONA RIDER: finished

[MattiThundrrr]

It was one of my first job outta college, so probably around 2001 or 2002. I'm not even sure how the PIP Animation got my name and resume, my field was graphic design. However, I got the job, showed up for day one in a shirt and tie. The guy next to me had a dog collar and a mohawk haircut, so I knew it would be a good fit. We did the digitization and coloring of hand drawn artwork, and composition of said elements into the film output, mostly for low budget stuff and cheesy kid's shows. Then we got the Ripping Friends contract. I believe we got it because of the controlling nature of the creator, John K, who also did Ren and Stumpy. He chose us above overseas companies because he literally wanted his hands in everything. He came in to the studio a couple of times, making minor tweaks and changes to colors, making us redo scenes, etc. He is as zany and weird as you would expect from watching his shows. I didn't see any of the unsavory behaviour for which he later got a reputation

 

[Captain Awesome]

Not the same but this made me think of your build

 

[BobbyStillz]

Not the same but this made me think of your build

I mean, that's pretty much what I'm going for, but the pattern and images will be different. That's a sweet zoetrope, and I hope mine turns out as nice.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Everytime I buy accessories instead of building...

Me: "Look! New grips!"

My brain:

 

[Bike from the Dead]

^oh my goodness, that image is from the Ripping Friends cartoon... When I was in animation, I worked on that show, I might have colored that

It was one of my first job outta college, so probably around 2001 or 2002. I'm not even sure how the PIP Animation got my name and resume, my field was graphic design. However, I got the job, showed up for day one in a shirt and tie. The guy next to me had a dog collar and a mohawk haircut, so I knew it would be a good fit. We did the digitization and coloring of hand drawn artwork, and composition of said elements into the film output, mostly for low budget stuff and cheesy kid's shows. Then we got the Ripping Friends contract. I believe we got it because of the controlling nature of the creator, John K, who also did Ren and Stumpy. He chose us above overseas companies because he literally wanted his hands in everything. He came in to the studio a couple of times, making minor tweaks and changes to colors, making us redo scenes, etc. He is as zany and weird as you would expect from watching his shows. I didn't see any of the unsavory behaviour for which he later got a reputation

Holy cow! You just helped me solve one of my mystery memories from when I was a kid! That was the cartoon I caught on one Saturday morning that scared me as a kid! It was the episode with the evil underpants, specifically the part where the superhero's beating up the innocent caterpillar!

I was 8 years old when that show came on the air. I thought I was younger when I saw it...

Thanks, both for mildly traumatizing me as a kid, and for mildly disturbing me as an adult!

 

[68z27]

First test is a success!

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Great idea using a covered piece that is partially pre-formed. I was going to take a piece of SS scrap (BBQ grill whatever) or plane steel and roll it out using a friend's English wheel. I like your idea much better...

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Not the same but this made me think of your build

That is sick! I need to try that on one of my bikes at some point!

 

[BobbyStillz]

Picked up my front tire and chain today from my LBS. Had to special order, but exactly what I wanted The bmx pic is just to showcasethe chain. Not my bike

Oh and scored these vintage patches
*pop quiz* do you know what the STP patch is?

 

[BobbyStillz]

Another color test... Dam-ma-knit! Remember when I said I was gonna leave the frame roachy? Well, me thinks I'm gonna do full paint.

 

[BobbyStillz]

Man, this blue is my new favorite color

 

[BobbyStillz]

Getting the blend juuuust right.

 

[Oldbiscuit]

Picked up my front tire and chain today from my LBS. Had to special order, but exactly what I wanted The bmx pic is just to showcasethe chain. Not my bike

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Oh and scored these vintage patches
*pop quiz* do you know what the STP patch is?

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STP -scientifically tested petroleum. I used to run it in my cars as a kid, until I pulled an engine apart to rebuild it and the oil was like crude oil/ tar . Never used it again !

 

[user 35233]

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Chain looks tough on the BMX. Is it yours?

 

[BobbyStillz]

Though I gave it a 0000 rubdown, and cleaned the frame, I didn't take it down to metal or smooth out irregularities, so it still has a little grunge to it, but aside from the surface itself, the paint came out amazing! Got the blend I wanted, and hit it with clear. The beauty of Montana cans, is the paint dries so quick you can go to clear pretty quick. Had a Krylon high gloss readily available, so the clear will take slightly longer to dry. However, I've got my trusty dehumidifier hastening the process.

 

[BobbyStillz]

STP -scientifically tested petroleum. I used to run it in my cars as a kid, until I pulled an engine apart to rebuild it and the oil was like crude oil/ tar . Never used it again !

You are close! *clue* This is a hippie parody of the oil...try again?

 

[BobbyStillz]

Chain looks tough on the BMX. Is it yours?

I wish. Reference pic only

 

[MattiThundrrr]

You are close! *clue* This is a hippie parody of the oil...try again?

A Cali punk band called the Angry Samoans released an album in 88 titled "STP Not LSD". There was a track with the same title, but I doubt that's what you are talking about...

 

[BobbyStillz]

A Cali punk band called the Angry Samoans released an album in 88 titled "STP Not LSD". There was a track with the same title, but I doubt that's what you are talking about...

They are referencing what I'm talking about. Getting closer!

*edit* it was the old school name for what is now called DMT.

S.erenity. T.ranquility P.eace

 

[SkyknightJohn]

Chemistry aside… that is a killer paint job. I doubt anybody will notice any close up imperfections unless you point them out. Photos and normal standing distance look great!

 

[68z27]

Though I gave it a 0000 rubdown, and cleaned the frame, I didn't take it down to metal or smooth out irregularities, so it still has a little grunge to it, but aside from the surface itself, the paint came out amazing! Got the blend I wanted, and hit it with clear. The beauty of Montana cans, is the paint dries so quick you can go to clear pretty quick. Had a Krylon high gloss readily available, so the clear will take slightly longer to dry. However, I've got my trusty dehumidifier hastening the process.

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Those colors are really gonna "pop" in the sunlite! Is the banana seat on the bottom shelf the one selected for this ride??