Author Topic: Intimidator bow decal (Read 13398 times)

Plugcheck · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:03:28 PM »

Quote from: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on February 11, 2020, 03:01:42 PM

I showed the picture to my sister (she’s also a graphic designer) and she said. Dale Ernhardt is nicknamed the intimidator. Is there a connection? Would possibly explain the helmet. Lol

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. Dale got started around 1975 or so, the timeframe could line up, and I remember he had some promotion work with Gambler Intimidator boats, but not sure there was any connections with Glastron. I really do not know a lot about the Glastron Intimidator boats decal or history, but would be nice to have a nicely done copy. I have nothing against you giving it a try on the artwork, not in any hurry for the decal.

still_fishin · « **Reply #61 on:** February 11, 2020, 09:16:53 PM »

I wouldn't mind if those images were deleted and we used the original decal. I can get access to this boat if a certain angle/ size/ or whatever if needed. This, other then Andy's, is the best I've seen. The amount of fading over there foam blocks is almost nonexistent. Really the only flaw is the missing piece if the banner.

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nes-cv23 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 12, 2020, 06:19:52 AM »

It’s at the designer.... he will scan the picture of the one that was straight down it so there shouldn’t be any angle distortion and then fix the colors. Once that’s done he will print a small one so we can check the colors and anything that might need changes. As soon as it’s ready I’m hoping someone who is close.... “Jeff???” can go with me to check it out before printing the big ones..

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 12, 2020, 06:35:37 AM »

Sure I can meet you let me know!

Jason · « **Reply #64 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:35:45 AM »

I'd really like to know the history behind that logo. Just really strange overall. The helmet, dual checkered flags, wind coming through wind screen on helmet?? Regardless of where it came from though, keeping as close to the original as possible is still important from my point of view.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #65 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:53:26 AM »

Quote from: nes-cv23 on February 12, 2020, 06:19:52 AM

It’s at the designer.... he will scan the picture of the one that was straight down it so there shouldn’t be any angle distortion and then fix the colors. Once that’s done he will print a small one so we can check the colors and anything that might need changes. As soon as it’s ready I’m hoping someone who is close.... “Jeff???” can go with me to check it out before printing the big ones..

Ok, we will not work on it then. I have 2 comments, first the outline is going to need to be an exact match for any one using it is an original boat due to possible fading in the gel so printing full size and verifying with 1 of the known original boats is prob required. Second the vector file can be used to print on any scale but if we are going to use it for shirts for the meet and want to change it having the source file (most likely illustrator) would make it a lot easier.
Thanks for taking this on Brian

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dorelse · « **Reply #66 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:02:17 AM »

Yeah, or maybe even just a 1mm larger around the edge to cover up that fade/good gel line.

Quote from: thedeuceman on February 12, 2020, 09:53:26 AM

Ok, we will not work on it then. I have 2 comments, first the outline is going to need to be an exact match for any one using it is an original boat due to possible fading in the gel so printing full size and verifying with 1 of the known original boats is prob required. Second the vector file can be used to print on any scale but if we are going to use it for shirts for the meet and want to change it having the source file (most likely illustrator) would make it a lot easier.
Thanks for taking this on Brian

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still_fishin · « **Reply #67 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:42:05 AM »

Im not sure if this helps but i can get straight on pictures of the gold boat in the spring when things thaw out.

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nes-cv23 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 12, 2020, 04:45:49 PM »

I gave him the measurements off hyperacme post of the rod being 2’7” and the banner at 2’5” I would think if it can get them that size he should be able to make them 1-2 mm bigger to cover fade.
Most vinyl stickers move or stretch a little different on every application so where it’s to big on one sticker it might be to small on the next. ??

ahedin · « **Reply #69 on:** February 18, 2020, 10:38:37 AM »

Quote from: still_fishin on February 09, 2020, 08:27:15 AM

I have a tracing from where the outline ridge was from before we wet sanded the boat so as far as the dimensions we have that covered.

As for what i know about the decals. Most of the originals have some odd shading that correlates with the foam blocks that are under the deck used for support. The one picture with decal in the worst condition shows the discoloration above those blocks.

Mine has the visible stripes also...hadn't looked into what caused them but it sure could be something underneath.

nes-cv23 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 04, 2020, 05:28:36 PM »

Ok guys here you go... first print. Did it in 1/3 scale. Hard to capture true colors on pictures. but it looks pretty good.. I’ll try to get some in the sun, if it ever comes out again..

dorelse · « **Reply #71 on:** March 04, 2020, 08:57:01 PM »

Here's what I see immediately...

1) Black outline around the banner needs to be heavier. (ie. thicker)
2) Checkered flag needs to connect to the banner under the 'a'.
3) To me..the slits in the banner need to be narrower (thicker black outline may resolve this)
4) The blue 'wave' needs to stretch from the 'n to the i' more...its almost like the banner is flying too 'high' and needs to be adjusted down a bit.
5) I think the color grading on the banner is too aggressive...

still_fishin · « **Reply #72 on:** March 05, 2020, 05:22:54 AM »

The border on the banner bolder.
The border on each of the letters thinner.
The ear piece on the helmet is too yellow, original looks to have more orange.
The white reflection in the visor is too bold, thin it down.
The reflection area that shows as a near white area at the top right corner of the visor is not there in the original, the original shows a very faint yellow higher up and below the visor.
The left side of the left feather is mostly blue with a slight whitening through the center.
The right side of the left feather is more white with some blue shading around border.
The left side of the banner needs the darker shaded area brought back to include the two points of the banner.
The right side of the banner needs the darker shaded area brought back to the "r".
The letters "Intimidator" are all in one color.

nes-cv23 · « **Reply #73 on:** March 06, 2020, 05:28:43 PM »

Ok, I think I have them all.... is the intimidator banner all one color with no color change, also the letters all one color? The only parts that have fading are the blue and white feathers? All others a solid color but the helmet with a “shine” on it? I have 8 changes so far. I’ll be bringing it back on Monday to show the changes..

still_fishin · « **Reply #74 on:** March 08, 2020, 03:02:18 AM »

Quote from: nes-cv23 on March 06, 2020, 05:28:43 PM

Ok, I think I have them all.... is the intimidator banner all one color with no color change, also the letters all one color? The only parts that have fading are the blue and white feathers? All others a solid color but the helmet with a “shine” on it? I have 8 changes so far. I’ll be bringing it back on Monday to show the changes..

The banner is not all one color. The two triangles on the left side are darker and the right side is darker up to about the "r". The letters are all one color. The feathers, the banner, the mostly blue pole, the top and bottom of the pole (points), the helmet.

I messaged you, give ma a call Sunday.

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nes-cv23 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 19, 2020, 05:05:31 PM »

Ok, let’s try again.... this one is in full size. What do you think? Pretty hard to get photo without glare.. to me the main outline looks a little thick yet and the blue on the feathers needs some attention.

still_fishin · « **Reply #76 on:** March 20, 2020, 05:07:15 AM »

Here are some originals for comparison

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dorelse · « **Reply #77 on:** March 20, 2020, 10:04:27 AM »

That's looking much better! Would agree that the outline is a little thick and blue needs a little attention, but that's much much better!!!

still_fishin · « **Reply #78 on:** March 21, 2020, 09:19:07 AM »

I agree with Doran, the blue needs some adjusting. Was there at one point talk of using a thicker outline to cover up any fade that area? Or did we just have the decal oversized a bit?

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nes-cv23 · « **Reply #79 on:** March 23, 2020, 04:12:51 PM »

The only sizing we used was the with of the banner and the length of the pole. So we don’t know how close the rest of it is. It should be all in proportion to those sizes. We could make it a mm or 2 larger all over and hope that’s enough to cover any “shadow”. Right now it’s “hopefully” the same size as original.