Almost 5 years - Page 3

Albie · 08-07-2014, 07:42 PM

Not the best quality phone pics but he is pleased this time. It went wrong first time. Its the first time he used aluminium and every transfer is different. He used a different base paint this time and is deffo better. Trying to decide the position of the Italian flag now which is now causing a headache. It should be ok but its being sprayed on so the stencil has to be satisfactory to me in the right place. I know I could not have one but he has paint and stencil now and also that was the plan. Also gives me a red for the air intakes too.

Albie · 10-07-2014, 06:56 PM

Tank panels now done. Just have to get the new decals printed. I was a bit unsure of them and design but looks like I am going for stock look with DUCATI in satin black and the monster in bright red or ducati red as far as possible to match the air intakes. They will be a bit LOUD wont they lol.

The seat covers being done tomorrow and then custom sprayed Tricolor flag. It will be better than this sample but get the idea. The blacks disappearing into now silver and I want it more antique look but after lots of positioning and playing around I want it on the sides. One side will look wrong for the anoraks but even though I was saying so myself its the rear of the flag as such and will look odd if not paired.

Mr Gazza · 11-07-2014, 06:26 PM

It's certainly different. I think I like it?

I would be very hard pushed not to draw on some aircraft type panel lines if I were confronted by so much bare brushed ally.

That Norton that you posted up was really begging for some panel lines especially along the rounded leading edges of the lower fairing, which already look a little like wing leading edges.

It would create the effect of the body work being made up like the skin of an aircraft with different panels forming the shape over ribs and frames....I think it would be cool.

You could also give the effect of lines of flush rivets along some of the panel lines. Perhaps with an appropriatly sized hollow punch pressed onto the surface and gently rotated to scribe a small circle?....A few air brushed shadows here and there....I can see it...

Albie · 11-07-2014, 07:13 PM

I get where your coming from, To be honest it has gone from it wanting to be simple to something I am unsure about. The good thing is its just a layer and also I have not seen it in the flesh so could be a disaster. The flags have been sprayed on the tail and I am indecisive about them right now as if I am honest it wasn't exactly what I had in mind as I really wanted decals to fit some part of the shape but he was keen to get a stencil and spray them on. I like but I don't always like permanent but as I said before it can always be overlayed.
Right now its got a satin coat but when I see it in the flesh next week it may go full gloss lacquer possibly. The idea of rivets I see but its just a simple look I wanted and not full custom. Like the idea though and if I did I know a guy in Belgium who does.

I think once its all together on the bike it will look so much different.

Dirty · 11-07-2014, 07:33 PM

I think you should ditch the flag and instead get 3 telly tubbys, 1 in red, 1 in white and 1 in green

08-07-2014, 07:42 PM	#31
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Not the best quality phone pics but he is pleased this time. It went wrong first time. Its the first time he used aluminium and every transfer is different. He used a different base paint this time and is deffo better. Trying to decide the position of the Italian flag now which is now causing a headache. It should be ok but its being sprayed on so the stencil has to be satisfactory to me in the right place. I know I could not have one but he has paint and stencil now and also that was the plan. Also gives me a red for the air intakes too. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

10-07-2014, 06:56 PM	#32
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Tank panels now done. Just have to get the new decals printed. I was a bit unsure of them and design but looks like I am going for stock look with DUCATI in satin black and the monster in bright red or ducati red as far as possible to match the air intakes. They will be a bit LOUD wont they lol. The seat covers being done tomorrow and then custom sprayed Tricolor flag. It will be better than this sample but get the idea. The blacks disappearing into now silver and I want it more antique look but after lots of positioning and playing around I want it on the sides. One side will look wrong for the anoraks but even though I was saying so myself its the rear of the flag as such and will look odd if not paired. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

11-07-2014, 07:13 PM	#34
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	I get where your coming from, To be honest it has gone from it wanting to be simple to something I am unsure about. The good thing is its just a layer and also I have not seen it in the flesh so could be a disaster. The flags have been sprayed on the tail and I am indecisive about them right now as if I am honest it wasn't exactly what I had in mind as I really wanted decals to fit some part of the shape but he was keen to get a stencil and spray them on. I like but I don't always like permanent but as I said before it can always be overlayed. Right now its got a satin coat but when I see it in the flesh next week it may go full gloss lacquer possibly. The idea of rivets I see but its just a simple look I wanted and not full custom. Like the idea though and if I did I know a guy in Belgium who does. I think once its all together on the bike it will look so much different. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

11-07-2014, 07:33 PM	#35
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	I think you should ditch the flag and instead get 3 telly tubbys, 1 in red, 1 in white and 1 in green __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

11-07-2014, 06:26 PM	#33
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,985	It's certainly different. I think I like it? I would be very hard pushed not to draw on some aircraft type panel lines if I were confronted by so much bare brushed ally. That Norton that you posted up was really begging for some panel lines especially along the rounded leading edges of the lower fairing, which already look a little like wing leading edges. It would create the effect of the body work being made up like the skin of an aircraft with different panels forming the shape over ribs and frames....I think it would be cool. You could also give the effect of lines of flush rivets along some of the panel lines. Perhaps with an appropriatly sized hollow punch pressed onto the surface and gently rotated to scribe a small circle?....A few air brushed shadows here and there....I can see it...