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Oct 23, 2009 16:50:48 GMT
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me again how about an maltese cross as the window on the outhouse? ;D And was wondering if the writing should be arched and with the outhouse on the left beause of the way it leans? I've just noticed that you've added the bottom line here since I read it this morning..... I did the above design not having seen this comment - only the line about the maltese cross. When I get some more time I'll have a go at arching the text, but moving the outhouse to the left prob won't work because it'll be against the main capital letters which will make it more distracting and on the right it's size balances with the larger capital letters. I'll move it anyway and you can decide for yourself  |
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Oct 23, 2009 17:54:41 GMT
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me again how about an maltese cross as the window on the outhouse? ;D And was wondering if the writing should be arched and with the outhouse on the left beause of the way it leans? I've just noticed that you've added the bottom line here since I read it this morning..... I did the above design not having seen this comment - only the line about the maltese cross. When I get some more time I'll have a go at arching the text, but moving the outhouse to the left prob won't work because it'll be against the main capital letters which will make it more distracting and on the right it's size balances with the larger capital letters. I'll move it anyway and you can decide for yourself Sorry about that i didnt want to keep posting so edited the one i had made. It looks so cool i was only worried about the fact that its not symetrical but it looks fine and TBH I think i now like that! I was going to try and draw something and wasnt sure what i was going to do its only because i saw this thread that i mentioned it so was a bit sudden! But what you have already done Mystery Machine is better than i could have ever drawn up so I'm so happy you don't understand! You are a legend. ;D ;D ;D |
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Oct 23, 2009 18:52:58 GMT
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Here ya go Kris, Text arched a bit. I tried it with the top part arched too (both up & down) but the 'O' of Outhaus got too distorted!  This seemed to work best:  On this one I tried flipping the outhouse to face the text - not sure if it works as well? It might do, but I'm so used to seeing the other version that this one looks a little alien to me now! Obviously you're the boss and if you want things more arched, moved around etc....please just say?  Can I assume from the fact that you've not made any comment on it that the design/sketch of the outhouse is OK or do you want me to try and draw something neater/more geometrical/bolder?? <EDIT> Just noticed the cross is backwards for some reason! Doesn't flow with the line of the door now. Will be ammended with next changes <EDIT> |
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Oct 23, 2009 19:34:33 GMT
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Personally, I think the arch of 'Customs' looks a little awkward now, looked better when it was straight.
Anyway, I'm having trouble visualising how this will convert into a plaque?
Will the letters themselves be sold, like the Unity and Lordz plaques? If so, you'll never be able to laser cut the outhouse as an outline, most of the lines are too thin, and the Maltese Cross will be floating in space.
Conversely, if you start with a rectangle cut the black areas out (you you see through the words, then several internal sections of the letters are going to fall out, such as the entire centre of the O in Outhaus?
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Last Edit: Oct 23, 2009 19:35:59 GMT by jettadeluxe
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Oct 23, 2009 19:48:29 GMT
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Thanks Dan, I'd forgotten about the maltese cross needing a tag to attach it! DOH!! The outhouse should cut out perfectly well (I used to manange an engineering company that had a laser cutter ) as long as the programmer and machine operator know what they are doing? 2mm BP 304 (304 grade bright polished s/steel) would be fine for this and if they run the machine correctly and set the cut-in points properly, there should be no spatter or burns so no need to polish afterwards. The design would cut as you see it, so solid letters and fine cut lines for the outhouse. Just got to sort the cross out.....the design side of things is entirely up to Kris. Thanks for the input - always nice to be picked up on things (especially after a day of sorting out decking between the rain!) |
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Hello mate. I have been looking and your going to hate me but my fave is this one:  I think this is what i shall be using because it would be better if it is to be used in sticker format or t-shirt etc. The others just don't look right now as put the one above as my screensaver therefore i have been looking at it all day now the others look a bit spooky to me. I think the curved ones look too distorted so i will thank you for your help and making me a happy bunny. I am very greatfull and thanks for trying it curved and swapped about etc now i know what i prefer. Just got to go to the laser cutting firm by me and get it cut then plated. At least its all ready for when i get the money together. Thanks!  |
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Thanks Dan, I'd forgotten about the maltese cross needing a tag to attach it! DOH!! The outhouse should cut out perfectly well (I used to manange an engineering company that had a laser cutter ) as long as the programmer and machine operator know what they are doing? 2mm BP 304 (304 grade bright polished s/steel) would be fine for this and if they run the machine correctly and set the cut-in points properly, there should be no spatter or burns so no need to polish afterwards. The design would cut as you see it, so solid letters and fine cut lines for the outhouse. Just got to sort the cross out.....the design side of things is entirely up to Kris. Thanks for the input - always nice to be picked up on things (especially after a day of sorting out decking between the rain!) I appreciate what your saying, and I too have been working with sheetmetal companies for the last 10 years. There's a lot of places of the outhouse that would be pretty impossible to laser properly, and even if they could, the result would be very flimsy, regardless of material thickness. |
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Have to agree with VIP on this one. It's a cool looking logo, but it simply too thin/spindly to make a good looking plaque. Have a look at all the plaques posted on this thread. They are thick, bold designs, cutting out as little material as possible whilst still making the logo readable.
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