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[wonwinglo]

John,tell him to slope the Scale-Models in line with the .co.uk,a bit of chrome embellishment and it will look much better.

Printers do not normally mix slopes with straights,just my thoughts on this I know that you want to get it right.

[Guest]

Getting very close, agree about italics on the .co.uk., keep all lettering vertical and same size. The tan background to the title obscures the ship, slightly bolder and 3D true chrome (with less yellow) would apparently sit on top of the illustrations. Other variation of metal lettering could be polished brass. This would eliminate need for coloured (tan) panel. Would have prefered steam loco but the Deltic will do. Hope this isnt costing a load of cash !!!

[wonwinglo]

Getting very close' date=' agree about italics on the .co.uk., keep all lettering vertical and same size. The tan background to the title obscures the ship, slightly bolder and 3D true chrome (with less yellow) would apparently sit on top of the illustrations. Other variation of metal lettering could be polished brass. This would eliminate need for coloured (tan) panel. Would have prefered steam loco but the Deltic will do. Hope this isnt costing a load of cash !!![/quote']*** Good observations Duncan,I could not work out in my mind about that tan background but you have spotted it,did you work in illustration once or an art studio ?

[Guest]

I was an Air Ministry illustrator for 12 years, on loan to 1631st A.B.Sqdn USAF based at Green Site(now HMS Gannet) on the military side of Prestwick International , the same side as S.A.L. Later went to USA, lived in New Hampshire and Maine for 4 years designing and screen-printing T-shirts. Never got west of Indiana but "did" whole eastern side from Florida to Nova Scotia in Canada. Not coals to Newcastle as most designs were Scottish heritage stuff , Clan badges and so on except for the aviation, car racing and skiing ones. Well three out of four aint that bad. No business sense or Green Card so back to reality. It was fun though.

[wonwinglo]

I was an Air Ministry illustrator for 12 years' date=' on loan to 1631st A.B.Sqdn USAF based at Green Site(now HMS Gannet) on the military side of Prestwick International , the same side as S.A.L. Later went to USA, lived in New Hampshire and Maine for 4 years designing and screen-printing T-shirts. Never got west of Indiana but "did" whole eastern side from Florida to Nova Scotia in Canada. Not coals to Newcastle as most designs were Scottish heritage stuff , Clan badges and so on except for the aviation, car racing and skiing ones. Well three out of four aint that bad. No business sense or Green Card so back to reality. It was fun though.[/quote']*** Wow,Duncan ! you did it that is the main thing,wish now that I had gone Stateside when I was younger,so much opportunity,they tell me that does not matter whether you collect refuse or a designer,they treat you the same,the quality of life seems very high in comparison to here,these modellers that have gone out there,Dave Platt doing well with Topflite,Eric Clutton selling diesels they appear to have all done well,the land of opportunity and above all freedom to fly your own aeroplane,without too much hassle either,a beautiful country indeed.

You really have worn the T-Shirt,there is a lot of luck involved no doubt.

[Guest]

Not only worn it but printed it! The main difference I noticed was the lack of a "class" system based on being born into the aristocracy or landed gentry. Sure they have a class system but it is based on merit, earned or bought but not parentage. Didnt get to Oshkosh damn,passed within 30 or 40 miles of it but we were in rush to get back for a deadline in the east coast.

[John]

Hope this isnt costing a load of cash !!!

No don't worrie I'm only up to £298.53 so far :lala:

In this case money is no object I have a set price until I'm/we are happy

[Guest]

OOPS ! Sorry I asked , feeling guilty now (hangs head in shame,exits stage left) Naw , worth it, it`s going to be there a while.

[Guest]

ah cool , i`ll worry when you hit £500 !!!

[John]

ah cool ' date=' i`ll worry when you hit £500 !!! [/quote']If I hit £500 then I really need to sobar up raying:

I have a set figure for this job, and it will stay at that until we are happy with it

[John]

OK another one

[Guest]

i like that one best yet

[Guest]

As un-elected chairman,person sorry, of Nit-Pickers Unlimited , I hesitate to point out that the metal-ish lettering is upside-down, the sky should be at top. No need to have it slanted, the convention is to use slanted lettering to "indicate speed"(new use) or as italics to emphasis part of a phrase(original use). The tan bar is not needed if better True Chrome or Polished Brass lettering was used,plus it obscures most of the ship. It also ends at the car when logically it should continue to right-hand margin. Pity the tip of the Spitfire`s fin has gone ,very distinctive feature on that aircraft. I`ve found a good tutorial on Reflective Chrome and various other textures on http://www.thewebmachine.com/index.h...shop_menu.html I expect the cheque will be in the post ??????

[John]

I have got the psd from him so now I can play myself, your thoughts on this one Duncan? and everyone else

[Guest]

Much better,it was the Spitfire tail-fin tip that was missing ,still is, but I like the wing-tip over the tan bar. If you insist on keeping the tan bar, should it not continue beyond the car ? Have you tried the link with Photoshop tutorial. I think Reflective Chrome or maybe the Brass on a slightly thicker font. The one you`ve shown is good choice , try it on "medium" instead of "thin" or "fine". All this from someone who can barely send an email ! Local Learning Centre is offering courses ...haud me back !