I'm trying to come up with a graphic scheme for the hull of my recently created US 1 Meter R/C boat. I kinda like what I mocked up - although I'm not a big fan of the plain red - but it's not quite there yet....I'm at a creative impasse. Show me some ideas! One constraint; my complaint with the solid colored hull is that it's really hard to tell what tack you're on at a distance at weird angles. If the deck has differently colored features, it would make it easier to see.
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And one for you to play with if you feel so inclined:
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Its my design so do not worry about copy right issues. The vector is ready to be emailed if you so choose it.
Good luck.
I would do red on port and green on stb. Cant get any easier buddy. <img src=
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Yes, no?![[Linked Image]](http://www.catsailor.com/bb_files/137169-2322357939_59fe373173_2.JPG)
Run the chevrons in back over the back of the boat. Curved lines in front, straight in back, should be able to discern from a distance
Ooo wow...you guys are good. I was hesitant to put too much vinyl on the sides to inhibit water flow...but very nice...keep 'em coming!
I'm too lazy to google
alinghi
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ah come on! Alinghi is awesome looking boat. Plus Alinghis design continues into the sails.
the bastards that have attempted to hi-jack the America's Cup
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whoa NINJA edit Jake! LOL ahhaha I saw that!!!!
Clear coat the graphics in? Sand everything smooth like on a motorcycle tank. Weight issue perhaps?
yeah...both you guys got me.....oooo...wait...Ninja...that gives me an idea!
Yes, weight is a problem already. The boat has a 4 lb lead bulb and total read-to-sail weight of 6.5 lbs. For a championship quality boat, it needs to be around 5.5lbs all-up. Besides, I just finished wet sanding, buffing, and waxing the hull as it is.
I'm going to build a batch of four next go-round and I'm going to build with the mindset that EVERY tenth of an oz counts. My current hull, without radio gear but with mast brace, radio tray (carbon fiber/foam core), bulkhead (carbon/foam), weighs 1 lb 4oz .. the next ones should ring in at less than 3/4 lb. The evil trade-off is impact resistance...how much light is too light?
For a complete photo-essay over the last 2.5 years of this project; go to http:/
This should make it easy for you to see which tack you are on.
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Oh dear lord.
If thats the case, cant be any more obvious![[Linked Image]](http://www.wildergfx.com/temp/sb.jpg)
and![[Linked Image]](http://www.wildergfx.com/temp/port.jpg)
im loling
A+ for sticking to the objectives!
....but no.
....but no.
Oh come on! that would be very unique ya think? <img src=
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needs a LOT of cleaning up...how about this? colors?
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For some reason, the ninja comment reminded me of this old unrefined graphic I had.
Jake, IMHO this needs a sticker
My other boat is a catamaran
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Well, I know this is a pretty revolutionary idea, but why do you need ANYTHING on the hulls? Can't they just be
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Yeah, but JC talked me into painting it solid gray and I'm sick and tired of everyone asking me
what color are you going to paint it?
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Jake, buddy, the help you need can only be provided by a trained clinical therapist!
See you in 2 weeks!
Jake, I like your second one(blue). I was wondering about the morphing avatar... Is that a rabbit drinking Guiness?
It may not be original but this is what you need!
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Later,
Dan
paint one side Red and one side Green.