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Dead Duck · Feb 4th, 2005, 09:34 PM

Been toying with going for some sort of '70s JPS style decals on my Black ONE. Would involve getting the wheels powder coated to match unless I got some gold Minilites.

Please excuse the rough and ready Photoshoppery.

PS - My 50th post!

dcfkan · Feb 4th, 2005, 09:39 PM

I prefer the one with the bonnet and roof stripes than the one without, the one without does not look right to me, IMHO

Enjoy the MINI, whichever you choose

DK

:apple:

WENZOR007 · Feb 4th, 2005, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan

I prefer the one with the bonnet and roof stripes than the one without, the one without does not look right to me, IMHO

Enjoy the MINI, whichever you choose

DK

:apple:

My words exactly

alcibiades · Feb 4th, 2005, 10:20 PM

That is about as 70's as you can get. I like it with the bonnet stripes as well. Very unique. It's surprisingly understated and looks very stylish. Should turn some heads.

SupeRub · Feb 4th, 2005, 10:24 PM

I have to agree.

IMHO first picture looks better. Without the bonnet/roof strips it look like it is missing something.

Cheers Rub

MINI Poser · Feb 4th, 2005, 10:35 PM

I can honestly say that the first picture is the dog's ********!

You must get it!

Dead Duck · Feb 4th, 2005, 10:52 PM

Thinking about it, it looked a bit too saturated in those pics, so I've toned it down a bit. Looks more like the JPS scheme now.

stephenjc · Feb 4th, 2005, 11:23 PM

I like the saturated one with the bonnett stripes. Very cool.

I am not much of a picture editor. That looks really time consuming. Is it?

Dead Duck · Feb 4th, 2005, 11:28 PM

It can be. What I've done is pretty simple stuff really.
I've been doing this kind of thing for a living for ten years - video games artist

Mostly specialise in doing 3D work though.

Hat · Feb 5th, 2005, 01:43 PM

looks absolutely top mate - definately go for the vipers as well.

welcome to the 70's mini remake club - anyone up for a Martini special?

DUCTTAPE · Feb 5th, 2005, 02:15 PM

OK, maybe it's a Pond thing... I like the first one best.

However, that said, I DO like them both. Normally, that sort of thing goes right by me. I think your pics are very sharp.

Have you thought about maybe the bonnet stripes off center, like a tad more 1970's GTO-ish?

Either way, you have a great eye. Go for either one, but go fir it!

d

Paul · Feb 5th, 2005, 02:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dead Duck

Thinking about it, it looked a bit too saturated in those pics, so I've toned it down a bit. Looks more like the JPS scheme now.

I like it.

I did something similar for my first red/white S.

jimskater · Feb 5th, 2005, 03:41 PM

I like it, I like it A LOT. As one who is old enough to remember, the JPS livery was far from sublte. It was very bright & metallic.

Go for the full kit. No real point in being subtle, is there?

dcfkan · Feb 5th, 2005, 04:35 PM

I prefer the first version when the colour is more saturated, stands out more against the black and the chrome IMHO

DK

:apple:

feverdiva21 · Feb 5th, 2005, 04:38 PM

Definitely have the bonnet stripes as well - but them I'm biased..

stephenjc · Feb 5th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DUCTTAPE

Have you thought about maybe the bonnet stripes off center, like a tad more 1970's GTO-ish?

When I was in the process of ordering my MCS and keep in mind I am no picture editor i played with the mini design area on their web site in an effort to get just the look you describe with an off center stripe. i just couldn't get it to look right. I think I concluded that you need something with a wider hood. Or I concluded that I was too incompetent to do it. i also played with a strip that starts on the hood and sweeps onto the side but that was really bad. I am definitely not a designer of any kind.

Dead Duck · Feb 5th, 2005, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to mess about with the design till I'm 100% happy with it (naturally). The main problem has been getting a decent working relationship between the chrome and the metallic gold. The reason why the side and bonnet version works best might be that there is a better balance of the too, or that the gold overpowers the chrome making it stand out less.

I don't want to de-chrome the vehicle, though an Aerokit might help it look a bit better. I'm currently working on a 3D model of a MINI in my spare time, and when it's finished (don't hold your breath!), I'll be using it to test out different schemes!

JoN

DeadCanDanceR · Feb 5th, 2005, 07:55 PM

Go for the first one! Looks really cool!!!

28sedan · Feb 6th, 2005, 03:44 PM

Looks good with the 'full' strips. The version with just the sill stripes reminds me of the 1275GT stripes. IMO the wheels need to be changed...they are just too 'modern' for the paint scheme. My Cooper came wtih the 8 spoke wheels which are reminiscent of the Minilight wheel. A set of those [in gold] would work pretty well...and would be cheap[ish] I should think [if that matters

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onemini · Feb 7th, 2005, 07:42 AM

I really like the first one (stripes, saturated). Maybe you could change the colour of the bumper inserts to match, or make them black?

Feb 4th, 2005, 09:34 PM	#1
Dead Duck The sans serif sheriff Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: D C U K Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Mini decals - opinions please :DIAL UP WARNING Been toying with going for some sort of '70s JPS style decals on my Black ONE. Would involve getting the wheels powder coated to match unless I got some gold Minilites. Please excuse the rough and ready Photoshoppery. PS - My 50th post! MINI2's resident evil

Feb 4th, 2005, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
WENZOR007 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 04:00 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dcfkan I prefer the one with the bonnet and roof stripes than the one without, the one without does not look right to me, IMHO Enjoy the MINI, whichever you choose DK :apple: My words exactly My MCS is Mightier than your MC

Feb 4th, 2005, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dead Duck The sans serif sheriff Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: D C U K Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Thinking about it, it looked a bit too saturated in those pics, so I've toned it down a bit. Looks more like the JPS scheme now. MINI2's resident evil

Feb 4th, 2005, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dead Duck The sans serif sheriff Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: D C U K Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 220 Offline	It can be. What I've done is pretty simple stuff really. I've been doing this kind of thing for a living for ten years - video games artist Mostly specialise in doing 3D work though. MINI2's resident evil

Feb 5th, 2005, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
DUCTTAPE Only Unbalanced Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Local Time: 08:00 PM Posts: 871 Offline	OK, maybe it's a Pond thing... I like the first one best. However, that said, I DO like them both. Normally, that sort of thing goes right by me. I think your pics are very sharp. Have you thought about maybe the bonnet stripes off center, like a tad more 1970's GTO-ish? Either way, you have a great eye. Go for either one, but go fir it! d "G-d Speed, Ed" Ya'all come on by now, ya hear! \| Hudson Bay Run - 2005

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Feb 4th, 2005, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	I prefer the one with the bonnet and roof stripes than the one without, the one without does not look right to me, IMHO Enjoy the MINI, whichever you choose DK :apple:

Feb 4th, 2005, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
alcibiades * Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: L.A. Local Time: 04:00 PM Posts: 94 Offline	That is about as 70's as you can get. I like it with the bonnet stripes as well. Very unique. It's surprisingly understated and looks very stylish. Should turn some heads.

Feb 4th, 2005, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 477 Offline	I have to agree. IMHO first picture looks better. Without the bonnet/roof strips it look like it is missing something. Cheers Rub

Feb 4th, 2005, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 4,947 Offline	I can honestly say that the first picture is the dog's ********! You must get it!

Feb 4th, 2005, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
stephenjc MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suburb of Chicago Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 749 Offline	I like the saturated one with the bonnett stripes. Very cool. I am not much of a picture editor. That looks really time consuming. Is it?

Feb 5th, 2005, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	looks absolutely top mate - definately go for the vipers as well. welcome to the 70's mini remake club - anyone up for a Martini special?

Feb 5th, 2005, 02:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dead Duck Thinking about it, it looked a bit too saturated in those pics, so I've toned it down a bit. Looks more like the JPS scheme now. I like it. I did something similar for my first red/white S. Attached Thumbnails Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 5th, 2005, 03:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:00 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	I like it, I like it A LOT. As one who is old enough to remember, the JPS livery was far from sublte. It was very bright & metallic. Go for the full kit. No real point in being subtle, is there? www.scmm.org GP 0101

Feb 5th, 2005, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	I prefer the first version when the colour is more saturated, stands out more against the black and the chrome IMHO DK :apple:

Feb 5th, 2005, 04:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
feverdiva21 BEP Owner Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 191 Offline	Definitely have the bonnet stripes as well - but them I'm biased..

Feb 5th, 2005, 04:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
stephenjc MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suburb of Chicago Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 749 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DUCTTAPE Have you thought about maybe the bonnet stripes off center, like a tad more 1970's GTO-ish? When I was in the process of ordering my MCS and keep in mind I am no picture editor i played with the mini design area on their web site in an effort to get just the look you describe with an off center stripe. i just couldn't get it to look right. I think I concluded that you need something with a wider hood. Or I concluded that I was too incompetent to do it. i also played with a strip that starts on the hood and sweeps onto the side but that was really bad. I am definitely not a designer of any kind.

Feb 5th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dead Duck The sans serif sheriff Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: D C U K Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 220 Offline	Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to mess about with the design till I'm 100% happy with it (naturally). The main problem has been getting a decent working relationship between the chrome and the metallic gold. The reason why the side and bonnet version works best might be that there is a better balance of the too, or that the gold overpowers the chrome making it stand out less. I don't want to de-chrome the vehicle, though an Aerokit might help it look a bit better. I'm currently working on a 3D model of a MINI in my spare time, and when it's finished (don't hold your breath!), I'll be using it to test out different schemes! JoN MINI2's resident evil

Feb 5th, 2005, 07:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 06:00 PM Posts: 18,951 Offline	Go for the first one! Looks really cool!!!

Feb 6th, 2005, 03:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
28sedan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northants Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Looks good with the 'full' strips. The version with just the sill stripes reminds me of the 1275GT stripes. IMO the wheels need to be changed...they are just too 'modern' for the paint scheme. My Cooper came wtih the 8 spoke wheels which are reminiscent of the Minilight wheel. A set of those [in gold] would work pretty well...and would be cheap[ish] I should think [if that matters ] If it's standard, it isn't mine!

Feb 7th, 2005, 07:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 539 Offline	I really like the first one (stripes, saturated). Maybe you could change the colour of the bumper inserts to match, or make them black?

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