Willow...An Evolution
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well being color blind i sturggle to see greens and browns so maybe that is why. i must not see like you guys do...
but i love these... figured i would keep stirring the pot... i really like the 2 color combo's not alot going on... just 2 colors and a accent color... that is what i tend to do on all my builds and it helps the flow
really like the wheels and frame tie in they seem to all have
well being color blind i sturggle to see greens and browns so maybe that is why. i must not see like you guys do...
but i love these... figured i would keep stirring the pot... i really like the 2 color combo's not alot going on... just 2 colors and a accent color... that is what i tend to do on all my builds and it helps the flow
really like the wheels and frame tie in they seem to all have
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Well like i said there is always a danger when asking for personal taste stuff haha. Its all good and I did expect to get a few different answers and that would have been cool. To be honest I never expected it to be overwhelming in favor of green and creme.
I totally see what Joe is saying about the possibility of green being a little plain. Its not a color you ever see and I was a little concerned that it wasn't refined enough. I was looking for a classic color and that's why I was drawn to the silver and black. Its the safe choice for me. Although might be overdone it still lends itself to being clean and refined.
With that said I think the fact that you never, ever see a green and creme bike it might lend itself to being very different. I think that's what draws me to it. Also, if I did the green I think I could add a few touches that would give it some life. Done in the right shades in the right places it could be refined and clean...Hmmm.... this could be an interesting reveal ;D
Well like i said there is always a danger when asking for personal taste stuff haha. Its all good and I did expect to get a few different answers and that would have been cool. To be honest I never expected it to be overwhelming in favor of green and creme.
I totally see what Joe is saying about the possibility of green being a little plain. Its not a color you ever see and I was a little concerned that it wasn't refined enough. I was looking for a classic color and that's why I was drawn to the silver and black. Its the safe choice for me. Although might be overdone it still lends itself to being clean and refined.
With that said I think the fact that you never, ever see a green and creme bike it might lend itself to being very different. I think that's what draws me to it. Also, if I did the green I think I could add a few touches that would give it some life. Done in the right shades in the right places it could be refined and clean...Hmmm.... this could be an interesting reveal ;D
bryanjnkns
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that beemer's PIMP!!! Saw it over at chopcult too.
that beemer's PIMP!!! Saw it over at chopcult too.
bryanjnkns
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oh..and my votes for the green also. if that matters
oh..and my votes for the green also. if that matters
pawn
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this is a great site for color combos, that I use for my work pretty often. You rarely see a two color combo, but in reality you're not only going with two colors since you have the engine and the copper parts. So I figure I would throw this out there:
http://kuler.adobe.com/
this is a great site for color combos, that I use for my work pretty often. You rarely see a two color combo, but in reality you're not only going with two colors since you have the engine and the copper parts. So I figure I would throw this out there:
http://kuler.adobe.com/
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Appreciate the input fellas!
Pawn I love that bike. Thanks for the inspiration and also thanks for that web site. Very cool and will come in handy on other projects too. I think its telling me I'm on the right path with the colors I've chosen.
I ended up going back over the frame and had to smooth out more grinding marks. I found a bunch more when I started blocking the primer down. The last frame I did I left the welds exposed. This one I wanted super super smooth. Anyway,
the frame has a coat of base. I'm super stoked about the color. I just ordered 2k clear and it should be here sometime next week. I may get inpatient though and find a painter to toss it in when they go to clear a customers. Then just use the 2k for the tank and fender. Anyhow,
I wasn't going to do this but I have a hard time keeping a secret ;D :
Spent a ton of time on the motor and carbs. Motor has been painted and is buttoned back up. Still need to install the clutch cover. Its all ready to go back in the bike.
I broke down and used tape over the wires as a loom last time. Not this time though. Almost all of the wires will be inside the frame and exposed wires will get some special cloth loom.
Appreciate the input fellas!
Pawn I love that bike. Thanks for the inspiration and also thanks for that web site. Very cool and will come in handy on other projects too. I think its telling me I'm on the right path with the colors I've chosen.
I ended up going back over the frame and had to smooth out more grinding marks. I found a bunch more when I started blocking the primer down. The last frame I did I left the welds exposed. This one I wanted super super smooth. Anyway,
the frame has a coat of base. I'm super stoked about the color. I just ordered 2k clear and it should be here sometime next week. I may get inpatient though and find a painter to toss it in when they go to clear a customers. Then just use the 2k for the tank and fender. Anyhow,
I wasn't going to do this but I have a hard time keeping a secret ;D :
Spent a ton of time on the motor and carbs. Motor has been painted and is buttoned back up. Still need to install the clutch cover. Its all ready to go back in the bike.
I broke down and used tape over the wires as a loom last time. Not this time though. Almost all of the wires will be inside the frame and exposed wires will get some special cloth loom.
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Thanks Pawn. I was just telling a friend that this one is almost like a sickness for me. I really want it to be right and if I find something not to my liking I do it over. Unfortunately some things have been fighting me, I find myself doing too many things over. Its kind of like self inflicted pain that you dread but end up liking :
. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but every time it appears I shut the curtains so I can beat my self up a little haha
Thanks Pawn. I was just telling a friend that this one is almost like a sickness for me. I really want it to be right and if I find something not to my liking I do it over. Unfortunately some things have been fighting me, I find myself doing too many things over. Its kind of like self inflicted pain that you dread but end up liking :
. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel but every time it appears I shut the curtains so I can beat my self up a little haha
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Hey Troy. Glad to see things are coming along. I've been following from my phone while at work. (Crazy to think back when I was a kid with this technology). I, like everyone else here am super stoked to see this poetic mechanical beast come to life. Take er easy.
J
Hey Troy. Glad to see things are coming along. I've been following from my phone while at work. (Crazy to think back when I was a kid with this technology). I, like everyone else here am super stoked to see this poetic mechanical beast come to life. Take er easy.
J
Hot Rod Troy
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Wow, the motor and frame look amazing!! Can't wait to see them together.
Wow, the motor and frame look amazing!! Can't wait to see them together.