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Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24571

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I think I've found a good way to make them now.... I tried a couple of different resins and materials. Because of the glossy, domed surfaces, they are a little tough to photograph-

This isn't any particular 'real' badge that was ever used, but I wanted something quick to try out some gold on-

I've never used gold leaf before- It looks nice, but is difficult stuff to work with! This was my first real attempt at it- I'm getting better. I DID learn to make sure that you turn any fans off in the room

Here's another one with the gold leaf applied... This was an experiment to see how small of a line I could do with it-

The epoxy that I'm using now stays relatively liquid for about 2-3 hours, so the bubbles can work out of it. Once I got it 'down', it was easy- NO bubbles. Controlling the epoxy otherwise was a bit tough, though, it likes to flow all over. Finally, I just figured out that I pour it a little larger than I need the emblem, then cut it later. After 10-12 hours, it's mostly hardened, but can still be cut with a good sharp pair of scissors. It takes about 72 hours for a full cure, but even then it's not completely hard, it's still a little flexible.

I plan to mount the wheel caps on a thicker backing (probably plastic) so they are rigid.

It looks like this MIGHT just work- Which is good- I've got a couple of missing emblems to take care of!

-Andrew

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24573

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	wow andrew,you never fail to amaze me,beautiful work as always,maybe we should go into bussiness ,lol,you do the center caps and ill paint the steering wheels,lol,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24582

Gilligan Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 128 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Looks like your on to something nice here. Everyone I know could use a emblem here and there. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24599

motherofdog Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 150 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Hi Andrew, Could you do a decal or two for my Sea Mac? jerri Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24685

Andgott Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1243 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	Getting a little better with the gold leaf- It doesn't photograph well, if you get a reflection from it, there is usually too much glare in the epoxy dome- John- You'll need some of these for your boat Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24686

stashm2 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 666 Karma: 25 Thank you received: 1	Very Nice work! to use nice badges like that I'd have to paint and fix the boat! lol. Great work! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24688

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	Hey, Andrew how much to make something like this Border is Silver, Bkgrnd is White Star is White Would want the text to be Sky Blue Small Text Reads Lonestar Fleet Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24691

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	THOSE KIEKHAEFER EMBLEMS WILL SELL LIKE HOTCAKES IF TO CAN MAKE THEM IN THE ORIGINAL COLOR. RON Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24693

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Boy, what a nice shiny cover! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24701

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	and its packin 70 BIG ONES.... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24703

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The emblems look awesome Andrew, IMO! If everything works out on my new 1000, I'd like one of the Merc emblems just like you posted. (Just let me know what I owe you.) It's not a true "restoration" anyway, with newer pieces here and there, kind of a mild "FrankenMerc" if you will. And I love those colors together. Speaking of Thom, anybody heard from him? Haven't seen him around in a few days!

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24705

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Color changes are a piece of cake- I did it in 'non original' colors just to try something out.

The only REAL problem is the gold- It is gold leaf, and has to be hand applied... It's a PAIN to get it right, so doing the lettering, etc in gold might not be a real option...

I'm also using an Inkjet printer for the trials. Sure, it works- But I worry about longevity of the pigments, even with the epoxy encapsulation. I'm going to use a different material for the future ones- One that is designed to be outside,

BEAUTIFUL merc, BTW.... I just bought a 1961 700, Can't wait till mine looks like that

-Andrew

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24716

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Andrew What is the max size you could make? Could you make the Kiekhaefer emblem roughly the size of a football? I think I could make a heck of a neat lamp base from them. Neil I really like the Gibson Boat Restoration. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	ditto on that........ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24723

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In theory, I could make a billboard size out of it.

When I digitize my graphics, I do it in Adobe Illustrator, The result is what's called a VECTOR image, which can be freely resized in any way I want to- From tiny to HUGE.

The only limitations, I suppose, would be the size I can print (though I can have it printed in whatever size, even posters), and the leafing/encapulation process... I've never done it that big before- I think it would work, but I'm not 100% sure.

I'll have to get some bigger paper and give it a shot- The biggest photo paper that I've got now is 4 x 6...

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24724

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	Hey Drew, What about my Flamingo Emblem?? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24725

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Andgott wrote:

Getting a little better with the gold leaf- It doesn't photograph well, if you get a reflection from it, there is usually too much glare in the epoxy dome-

John- You'll need some of these for your boat

wow andrew very ,very cool,and a great compliment too,i guess ill have to start a boat restoration bussiness now,lol,i never even thought about it,but it could be interesting,lol,thanks buddy i didnt know you were going to do that,lol.
could ya send me a couple along with your bill for them,ill send it and the 40 bucks or more for the sewing machine,man you have great skills,i hope we get to work together on another project soon,john

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24726

Andgott Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1243 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	Here's an example of how I can scale a vector graphic- Just the top of the E and the R... It could be WAY bigger, too. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24727

Andgott Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1243 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	I just digitized the FLAMINGO... I'll need to work on the rest... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24728

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Andrew, I would be interested in one of those merc emblems for my motor. I restored everything but! Frank Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24742

Andgott Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1243 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	Digitized an older merc logo- This one has some class- Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24748

JetDeville700 Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Pretty slick Andrew, nice work! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24781

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	WOW, I like the Flamingo, let me know if and when you get her done and I'll send you a check. I AM excited!!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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MyFlamingo wrote:

WOW, I like the Flamingo, let me know if and when you get her done and I'll send you a check. I AM excited!!!!

I'd need EXACT dimensions as to how big you need it....

Another way to do it would be a printed sticker, you could kind of replicate that brushed aluminum look that way. This is a different emblem, obviously, but gives you a rough idea as to what I'm talking about-

They can be printed on a vinyl sticker easily, I've got a few places that can do it for me. There is no 'doming' on them, although I am going to be experimenting with that soon, to see if I can do it.

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24806

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Size is 10 inches long by 1 3/4 tall at center and tapers to 1 1/4 at the ends (Arched)
Silver border on top and bottom side is is 1/4"
Border on Right End is 7/16
White bkgrnd is 1 1/4 in center and follows the arch. Over all length of the white area is 8 3/8

Star would fit in a 1" x 1" square

Vinyl Sticker would be GREAT!!! How much for a couple? When and Where do I send the Check???

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24959

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How's this-

The actual size one is here-

www.zazzle.com/lone_star_flamingo_bumper_sticker-128131882233223545

They will print it on vinyl, and send it right to you. It's printed on a standard bumper sticker, so you'h have to cut the outline out. Also, I think it will end up SLIGHTLY (perhaps 1/4" or so) narrower than your old emblem, due to the 'bleeds'.

Let me know if you need any changes to it...

Note that, since I am not printing it, I am not 100% sure exactly how it will look- It SHOULD be right, but it's beyond my control

-Andrew

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24972

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	nice job again andrew!!just perfect,john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24977

Starcraft15 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 158 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	How are my center caps coming?? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #24992

Andgott Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1243 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	I've got a couple samples made up- {img] www.fiberglassics.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/GM.jpg [/img] I've still got a few things to do to them before they are 'boat ready', but they'll certainly be ready to go WELL before it's time to rig the steering on the boat! -Andrew Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Starcraft15 Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 158 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	i sent you an email with my address for when they are ready Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #25053

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	Andrew, I am TOTALLY amazed at your work. That is absolutely PERFECT! I will order 4 of them tomorrow. THANKS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much. This IS my Lucky day. Winning John's Great horns and now THIS!!!! THANKS!!!!! Mike Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #25506

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	I just received my "Flamigo" Stickers and they are absolutely PERFECT!!!!!! Andrew you are THE MAN!!!! Thanks so much for doing this for me. It will look awesome on my boat!!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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MyFlamingo wrote:

I just received my "Flamigo" Stickers and they are absolutely PERFECT!!!!!! Andrew you are THE MAN!!!! Thanks so much for doing this for me. It will look awesome on my boat!!!!

Glad to hear it- Post a photo if you get a chance. Since I have no control over the printing, I never know for sure how they turn out. I've done some of my own decals through them, and have always been happy.

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Re:Emblems 13 years 7 months ago #25590

MyFlamingo Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 404 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 1	Here's a pic of the label Andgott designed for my boat. It is absolutely perfect. I purchased 4 of them for $4.75 each. Andrew I would be more than happy to pay you for the design work if you would send me a bill. These are exactly what I wanted. Thanks for your artistic perfectionism. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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