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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 2, 2016 13:54:24 GMT
Bloody hell Iconoclast, that isn't half an improvement on "Desiree" .... you must be well chuffed Yes, it looks a lot better already, unlike a professional signwriting job it doesn't really stand close scrutiny, but from a normal viewing distance it's passable... it's going to take a few more days to finish it off because the paint is taking longer to dry than I'd projected, as it's on the side that doesn't get any sun, but I'm not working next week so I've got plenty of time to do it, and all it has cost so far is £6.50 for a tin of white enamel paint. |
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Post by PaulG2 on Oct 2, 2016 14:23:28 GMT
Excellent looking work, Dude!
By the time you're done that's going to look as good as any professional job.
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Post by peterboat on Oct 2, 2016 15:18:33 GMT
Yes looks really good well done
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Post by Trina on Oct 2, 2016 17:56:54 GMT
I bet you've surprised yourself with how good it looks! 😉
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Post by Clinton Cool on Oct 3, 2016 7:07:29 GMT
Nice one. Give me a shout next time you're up north, mine needs a similar paint job!
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Post by canaldweller on Oct 3, 2016 11:33:04 GMT
Nice one. Give me a shout next time you're up north, mine needs a similar paint job! Was thinking the very same myself. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 3, 2016 12:05:49 GMT
Quick update, I've almost finished Stage 1, just a few bits of shadowing to do this afternoon, then I'm going to leave it a few days to dry properly, then neaten it all up a bit, and put a second coat on where needed. It's not perfect by any means, but I think it looks better, it cost virtually nothing to do, and I enjoyed doing it.  |
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Post by JohnV on Oct 3, 2016 13:28:24 GMT
Quick update, I've almost finished Stage 1, just a few bits of shadowing to do this afternoon, then I'm going to leave it a few days to dry properly, then neaten it all up a bit, and put a second coat on where needed. It's not perfect by any means, but I think it looks better, it cost virtually nothing to do, and I enjoyed doing it. Well I reckon that is a massive improvement !!! Bloody well done !!! |
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Post by loafer on Oct 3, 2016 19:08:11 GMT
Whimsical hat on.
I've often thought about human skills, particularly where this sort of skill is involved. Anyone can be taught to write books, design the next iphone, fly aeroplanes, cut down the right tree etc. How on earth someone can signwrite freehand, albeit with the aid of a timpani drumstick, is comletely beyond me!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2016 7:00:14 GMT
Whimsical hat on. I've often thought about human skills, particularly where this sort of skill is involved. Anyone can be taught to write books, design the next iphone, fly aeroplanes, cut down the right tree etc. How on earth someone can signwrite freehand, albeit with the aid of a timpani drumstick, is comletely beyond me! I agree - and watching someone do it is fascinating, only managed to see it being done like that a couple of times. @ic - well putting our differences aside for a sec. that is a pretty good damn effort. It has smartened the panel up massively. |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Oct 5, 2016 7:32:21 GMT
All I did was to go over what was already there, there is no way I would be able to sign write from scratch, and it is fascinating to watch a signwriter in action, as we did this year at the Crick show.
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Post by peterboat on Oct 5, 2016 8:02:10 GMT
I have watched Phil signwrite when he came down to Jonnies, when Wizard boats was there, amazing stuff how they do it yours looks really good
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Post by timcapt007 on Nov 12, 2016 12:00:40 GMT
Well Done That Man !
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 12, 2016 16:31:30 GMT
Actually, it's not a bad idea, that as you have just changed jobs and are 'free', you could take up boat sign-writing. If you like it, that is. From what I have seen, sign-writers for the canals are always in demand, once you have mostly mastered the skill and the tricks it could be a steady source of income for you. Worth thinking about, anyway. If nothing else, you could contact some sign-writers and ask if you can spend a day with them watching what they do, so that you can get the idea what it's all about. A heated dry dock could be quite a nice work environment in winter.
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Post by tonyqj on Nov 12, 2016 18:23:06 GMT
Excellent job  |
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