Your Color Choice [Archive] - Fly the Road CLUB

CelticFlyer

03-12-2008, 05:53 PM

Wow! I really like that shade of Yellow. Cool looking mustang also!

Derwin

Thanks! Actually, the color is called "Grabber Orange" and it was last used by Ford in 1970. They brought it back in 2007 and 2008 for the Mustang, and in 2008 for the Ranger pickup.

I loved the Mustang and it was a lot of fun, but I'm tired of them. I've had five in the past twelve years. It was time for something new...

smoove7410

03-12-2008, 08:18 PM

I would like them to offer a matte finish....white, blue, dark brown.

Miracleman89

03-13-2008, 04:24 AM

I saw a mustang that same color and the first thing that I thought of was Caterpillar yellow! LOL no offense! But it does look sharp!

Charles

03-13-2008, 06:52 AM

On the Carver website they offer a stealth colour option - Matt black everything including the wheels. I image everyone will want to personalize their own V1s, some more extreme than others. Make mine black and scary!!!!

CelticFlyer

03-13-2008, 09:44 AM

I saw a mustang that same color and the first thing that I thought of was Caterpillar yellow! LOL no offense! But it does look sharp!

No offense taken, dude. Listen, you don't drive an orange car unless you've got a thick skin! :LOL:

The color has been compared to taxis, school buses, and the old California Department of Transportation trucks. I've heard it all. I just hate blending in. Car color is important to me; it's a reflection of the owner. And by the looks of it, there are a lot of bland, uninteresting people on the roads today. Clearly many are imagination deprived, or at least afraid to stand apart from the herd. Of course, the V1 will stand out regardless of the color; it could be painted in black primer and it would still garner stares!

MVRacing

03-13-2008, 10:18 AM

Sure hope the body panels will take paint. I imagine there won't be too many on the road with just the stock color.

cpaddock

03-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Here's an example of paint on what is no doubt thermo-formed plastic....

Miracleman89

03-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Car color is important to me; it's a reflection of the owner.

What does that say about me I want a mine in White with pearl essence! The paint kinda looks like fresh snow! Does that mean I am as pure as the driven snow?:LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL: :LOL::LOL::LOL::LOL:

CelticFlyer

03-13-2008, 02:39 PM

Only you can know for sure. ;)

Actually, white ranks right up there as one of the safest colors. Highly visible. It also keeps your options open should you decide to add stripes, accents, etc. Can't go wrong with white.

Come to think of it, I also like the silver/gray approach. Like the color of fighter planes. How about a "Blue Angels" theme (blue with yellow stripes)?

Miracleman89

03-13-2008, 02:43 PM

Some of us on the original FTR site had mentioned doing the Blue angels as well as the Air Force Thunderbirds themes!

MarkH

03-13-2008, 04:36 PM

How about a "Blue Angels" theme (blue with yellow stripes)?

Being an old Air Force guy I'm partial to the Thunderbird colors. White would work very well there. :cool:

CelticFlyer

03-13-2008, 05:14 PM

Or how about the "Snow Birds" for our Canadian friends? I think they're red and white. The possibilities are endless!

Even better, why not follow the paint scheme of the X-Wing fighter from Star Wars or the Viper from Battlestar Galactica? Sci-Fi fans, weigh in... Now the wheels are really turning! The thought has also occurred to me that we could have those vinyl decals applied that could cover the entire vehicle from nose to tail (like those larger-than-life advertisements on buses). In that event, virtually ANY design could be executed.

MarkH

03-13-2008, 05:49 PM

I wasn't going to mention the sci-fi themes for fear of exposing my geekiness but now that you mention it I can also see it in white/lt.grey aztec pattern with a starfleet red stripe down the side like a shuttle craft and the name Venture Flyer painted there.

Yes, I know. Hopeless. :LOL:

This also reveals the need for a final design and some time with my dusty old copy of Photoshop LE. :IDEA:

rogwild

03-13-2008, 06:25 PM

Yes, Please, the 'Final' design, so us 'closet artists' can get to work. Wasting our time while the V-1 (or 'Vhatever', still need the name) is produced.

CelticFlyer

03-13-2008, 07:02 PM

That's a classic idea, Mark.

Maybe they'll call the V1 "Galileo". :)

Rpeek2

03-17-2008, 01:01 PM

Yeelllloooow! I want it to be seen and of course I want to be seen in it. My low-flying will accommodate the noticability factor but what the heck, a 'lean yellow' is a 'mean yellow'.

Satt

03-17-2008, 01:13 PM

There's a Ford color called "ultraviolet". It's a really great purple color on some of their cars. I think it could look good on the V1.

Satt

03-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Here's an example of paint on what is no doubt thermo-formed plastic....

I changed my mind. THAT is the color I want!!! =y:

MarkH

03-19-2008, 08:03 PM

Hi All, If you have not voted for your color choice please do so.

Poll closes in a few days. tic tic tic=y:

Thanks!

MVRacing

03-19-2008, 08:58 PM

This is the color I like. Not sure what to call it ... Candy apple copper?

CelticFlyer

03-20-2008, 10:10 AM

They offered quite a few on the FlyTheRoad website, but I wonder how many will actually make it to production.

WattGas?

03-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Put me down as another Yellow For Visibility... =y:

Mark Tomlinson

03-21-2008, 01:00 AM

This is the color I like. Not sure what to call it ... Candy apple copper?
Now there's an orange I can live with!

bhicks

03-21-2008, 01:18 AM

I voted for white, I like gray, and I like the Fusion Orange on my 05 Grand Prix GT. It kind of reminds me of what they called, burnt orange, back in the 60's and 70's.

MVRacing

03-21-2008, 01:55 AM

Hey Mark,

It looked really good in the bright sun and even under the lights at Daytona. Just too bad we had to put the sponsor stickers all over it. =y:

CelticFlyer

03-21-2008, 10:15 AM

Yeah, I've been monkeying around with Photoshop again. :rolleyes:

Here's what I came up with, fresh from the virtual paint booth...allow me to present the VentureOne in a variety of Easter Egg colors.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Yellow_D_front_base.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Red_D_front_base.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Dark_Green_D_front_base.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Blue_D_front_base.jpg

Derwin

03-21-2008, 10:19 AM

Very nice! I like the Yellow myself, simply because of the high visibility. Also because I have a new Spyder SE5 on order that is Yellow!

Again, very nice work.

Derwin

CelticFlyer

03-21-2008, 10:22 AM

Very nice! I like the Yellow myself, simply because of the high visibility.

Amen to that, brother! In Sacramento, you can't be TOO visible! People constantly run red lights and fail to stop at intersections. So, I figure the high-impact color will help my fellow motorists take note. Yellow's my favorite too.

Derwin

03-21-2008, 10:24 AM

Hey, how do you work that magic with Photoshop? I have the complete Adobe Suite of programs, but Photoshop is the one program that I just can't seem to crack! But it seems you have figured it out. Good work!

Derwin

RAN

03-21-2008, 10:29 AM

Nice! As much as I like dark green, it just doesn't seem to go with the V-1 :-(
While I just can't handle a yellow one, I'm thinking a nice orange might "fly", since visibility is going to be a plus in this size vehicle.

CelticFlyer

03-21-2008, 10:35 AM

Thanks, RAN.

I use Photoshop all the time. Sometimes, I actually look like I know what I'm doing! :LOL:

Some of it is pretty simple, whereas other operations involve a great deal of complexity and patience. Changing colors was relatively easy once I created a couple of "paths" around portions of the image. Then, it's just a matter of creating an adjustment layer, where you virtually overlay a color over the original image.

The individual who created the original image made it simple for me; the silver skin served as a perfect canvas for alterations. Very smart (and thoughtful of them, wasn't it?).

cpaddock

03-21-2008, 12:08 PM

CF, the yellow V1 is just awsome! Thanks for the effort! My "photo shop" consists of a
complete set of Prismacolor colored pencils!
Alooooha!

CelticFlyer

03-21-2008, 03:40 PM

Don't feel bad. Until recently, my only Photoshop tools was a Creative Suite demo CD! I finally dug deep and got the full program. I'm really happy with it. Worth every penny.

CelticFlyer

03-22-2008, 01:03 AM

I noticed a few of you had expressed interest in black. I worked this one up, but it doesn't have the shine I would like. Might have to tinker a little more on that one.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Black_D_front_base.jpg

Darth Vader (or Darth Maul) might be seen riding something like this, eh? =D

tugboatwilly

03-22-2008, 01:37 AM

I am thinking with radar reflective SR71 Blackbird paint the FUZZ will love it.

CelticFlyer

03-22-2008, 02:48 AM

You got that right! Looks like it's in black primer. So long as it's not on cinder blocks, we're alright. :LOL:

Miracleman89

03-22-2008, 02:46 PM

I thought radar worked by sending out a signal and when it was reflected it would get a signal back! It was my understanding the SR71 Blackbird had radar absorbing paint! Did I have that backwards????:confused:

cpaddock

03-22-2008, 04:00 PM

Radar ABSORBING paint, correct! Primary radar slipperiness is result of angled surfaces
which don't bounce back signals. Formula for this "paint" would be top secret. Popular urban myth is that black primer on hood will foil radar gun. Sure, yeah that's it! Speed all you want! :) :) :)
Aloooooha!

MVRacing

03-22-2008, 04:09 PM

The SR 71 radar absorbing paint diminished the radar signature making it harder to detect and lock on. It wasn't until this paint technology was combined with the angled reflective surfaces that the planes were nearly radar invisable.

Flat black paint on a car does absolutely nothing to affect traffic radar.

cpaddock

03-22-2008, 04:20 PM

You weren't supposed to divulge that! Don't suppose "they" are reading this forum anyway. Too busy street racing..... :(

Heraclid

03-22-2008, 04:21 PM

I'm not sure that the Blackbird used paint to absorb radar signals, but maybe it did. Its overall shape was the main thing, but it did have absorptive materials applied in certain areas, and paint may have been one of them. I'm not sure if the titanium skin had anything to do with stealth, but it probably was just for strength while being lighter. Certain non-metallic airframe materials definitely do add to stealthiness.

Evidently the Blackbird was not very stealthy at all in reality and was regularly ID'd on radar and had a huge IR signature at high speeds. But it was still very hard to bring down for other reasons (I assume that extreme cruising altitude and extremely high speed were major factors but can't really explain just how). Apparently the SR-71 was "seen" plenty (partially due to the signature of its own exhaust) and a few thousand attempts were made to shoot them down, and yet not one was ever brought down.

Nowadays specially-infused paints are a part of it, because shape alone isn't effective against low frequency radar. The way the paint is made isn't particularly secret though - it has ferrite (iron or iron alloy) in it. I've also heard of not trying to absorb the signal but actually reflecting it back as a method of achieving stealth. The key is to reflect it in a specific direction other than that from whence it originated. Don't ask me how that is done though.

tugboatwilly

03-22-2008, 04:36 PM

Thanks fellas. I was just making a point if you were going to hang rockets on the wings (from an earlier post concerning road rage tools) maybe a flat black color was in order to immitate Blackbird paint.

tugboatwilly

03-22-2008, 04:43 PM

Funny isn't it how this country could develope and use the SR71 in the 60's and yet 100 mpg is unattainable every since. I don't know about you, but I have been a VW user on and off since '66 and have never changed my mind about efficiency.

Heraclid

03-22-2008, 05:53 PM

All of this reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw somewhere years ago. It read, "I'm not driving too fast, just flying real low."

CelticFlyer

03-22-2008, 07:11 PM

I saw the public unveiling of a SR-71 at the Virginia Aviation Museum in Richmond a few years ago. It was stunning. Of course, what I was looking at was a mere shell; they gutted most of the avionics from the cockpit and removed the engines, but it was still a very unique looking plane.

This plane remains one of my favorites of all time, and I've been around a few in my day. I worked on the E2-C Hawkeye program for Grumman Aerospace for three years in Bethpage, New York. Right across the parking lot from Plant 5, where they drop tested F-14 Tomcats and built the Space Shuttle wings. Very cool stuff, my friends. Maybe it's only natural that I end up pining over a car that bears design cues from a jet fighter.

Talk about "HYBRID." This is a cross between a jet fighter and a daily driver! =D

rogwild

03-22-2008, 08:05 PM

Yes, the SR-71 is a very unique airplane. I remember when I saw my first one "flying". It was 1966 at Eglin AFB, FL, and one was in the traffic pattern to land to be "tested" (their existence was not public knowledge then) in the large "Climatic Hanger". I thought; "That is odd, a flying black Pencil (in profile on downwind). Later, when I graduated from the Air Force Academy, our class of 1971, had the SR-71 on our class rings (seniors 71).

RAN

03-22-2008, 08:11 PM

The Blackbird was a technological marvel, as much for the record short time it took to get it from drawing board into production as for its amazing abilities. It was also designed in the days of the slide rule, which is even more impressive.

Hwy1rnr

03-22-2008, 08:50 PM

Porsche made a color in the late '80s - Venetian Blue. Changed color depending on the light. Had a Carrera Cab in that color and it's always been in my top three.

Hwy1rnr

03-22-2008, 08:53 PM

Oh, and re' the SR-71: I was in the traffic pattern to land at Beale AFB years ago and had a Blkbrd, a U-2, and two Phantoms doing the racetrack with me! Incredible differences in sound and speed.

evCommuter

03-23-2008, 03:41 AM

Hwy1rnr describes a beautiful Venetian Blue and I think I've seen.
Or maybe try a creamy silver, like on a Lexus, on the V1 because it would match the front forks and contrast well with window tint for a two-tone look.

CelticFlyer

03-23-2008, 11:12 AM

A video clip would best illustrate the nature of Venetian Blue Hwy1rnr described, but I haven't got one, so here are a few pix to give you an idea of what it looks like:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/2911303_7_full.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/2911303_1_full.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/2911303_2_full.jpg

And here's as best I can do in Photoshop to replicate it:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Venitian_Blue_D_front_base.jpg

It would make a nice addition to the colors currently offered! ;)

wa3wheels

03-23-2008, 09:07 PM

Burnt Orange ........ :confused:

wa3wheels

03-23-2008, 09:10 PM

Burnt Orange ........... :lol:

cpaddock

03-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Hey Celtic Flyer....man that venetian blue is NICE! I might print it out and add highlights with a white pencil.....in fact, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind doing a white version
so I could color it with patterns....you know, sort of a V1 blank coloring template for us kids.....
Mahalo!

CelticFlyer

03-23-2008, 09:57 PM

Sure thing! I'd be happy too. I want to colorize the alternative views of the V1 as well, so we can get a better idea of what this puppy will look like from different angles and wearing different skins.

I'll post a white version soon.

MarkH

03-23-2008, 10:53 PM

I was wondering if you wouldn't mind doing a white version so I could color it with patterns....you know, sort of a V1 blank coloring template for us kids.....
Mahalo!

Now there is an idea!

CelticFlyer

03-24-2008, 01:28 AM

Here you go, buddy. The VentureOne in basic white:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/White_D_front_base.jpg

Now start coloring! =D

WarpedOne

03-24-2008, 06:55 AM

Hey CelticFlyer, great work!

I must admit I have problem choosing my favorite color.Yellow, red, blue and venetian blue all look gorgeous.

Black somehow doesn't work for me. Maybe if it was more shiny. Same with green. As for white one, it is kinda too "boring" for my taste.

MarkH

03-24-2008, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the images CF. Great Work!

CelticFlyer

03-24-2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks, guys. I really have to work on that shine effect. I'm sure there's some kind of filter that will yield the results I'm looking for. Just need more practice!

cpaddock

03-24-2008, 10:55 AM

Celtic Flyer, you da best! Mahalo for the quick response. I'll have to scan the results of my renderings.....definately "old school" in this department. My clients actually prefer to see hand-drawn designs of furniture, staircases and interiors for their warmth and the personal touch.
Alooooha!

cpaddock

03-28-2008, 02:00 PM

Leapin' Leopards!

CelticFlyer

03-28-2008, 02:21 PM

Meow! Roar? Nice work. I feel all warm and fuzzy. =D

MarkH

03-28-2008, 07:33 PM

Hey Derwin, Is there any way you can open back up this poll permanently? Might be nice for the new folks just finding us to be able to vote too later on down the road.

Derwin

03-28-2008, 07:37 PM

MarkH,

This poll has now been re-opened for people to participate. I made it so this poll will be open for a VERY long time!

Derwin

cpaddock

03-30-2008, 01:52 PM

Bird of Play

CelticFlyer

03-31-2008, 12:30 AM

Schweet! Nice work, dude. ;) You've been busy!

Here's my latest:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Yellow_D_rear_base.jpg

I finally got around to creating a "colorized" rear-view V1.

cpaddock

03-31-2008, 01:11 AM

Oh, Mama! I gotta GET me one of THESE!

wa3wheels

03-31-2008, 06:44 PM

Burnt orange would be my first choice.

Candy Blackcherry would be 2nd. choice.

MHARVEYM

04-03-2008, 02:34 PM

Harv from Oshkosh looks for a "deep dark blood red" metallic. Was not one of the options....but.......it would look beautiful screamin down the alley way! Trying to read up to speed, I will catch up to you all! Question, has there been discussion of the distribution system in mind? I did see a possible Detroit production but where to and how from there. food for thought! Thanks

cpaddock

04-04-2008, 12:39 AM

Born in the USA!

CelticFlyer

04-04-2008, 01:55 AM

Awesome! ;)

And I've got this one for those who couldn't decide which color to go with! :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Rainbow_D_front_base.jpg

It's got 'em all!

CelticFlyer

04-04-2008, 02:01 AM

I don't know about burnt orange, but I think I got kinda close. It's more of a copper color. I think my rods and cones are whacked from working on this one! :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Burnt_OrangeD_front_base.jpg

wa3wheels

04-04-2008, 02:07 AM

WoW !

Excellant choice on the Burt Orange .... :confused:

wa3wheels

04-04-2008, 02:09 AM

Tequella Sunrise !

Name of Burnt Orange

MHARVEYM

04-04-2008, 09:38 AM

CELTICFLYER

That is THE color! Good job! How about a two tone V with that Red for the Pod and a rich pewter color for the engine housing!?

CelticFlyer

04-04-2008, 10:40 AM

I'm glad you folks like my dabbling. The real talent was creating these illustrations to begin with! I had no hand in that; I'm just colorizing them using Photoshop. All that requires is a little time and patience. Luckily, the silver cast to the original illustrations makes a perfect canvas on which to work.

I worked up a couple more versions. I'm not sure you meant the burnt orange I just posted when you said "that red" or not. I proceeded to work on that premise and created a burnt orange passenger pod and adjusted the color of the engine pod so it looked a little more like pewter than silver.

While I personally don't really care for this combination, it does propose some interesting paint schemes. I would definitely opt to counter a primary color with a neutral one, rather than combine two primaries. Burnt orange and pewter are fine, but combining red with blue or green with yellow might not look so good.

Hmm... Yellow and green? Do I hear someone calling for a John Deere edition VentureOne? :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/BurntOrange-PewterV1Front.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/BurntOrange-PewterV1Rear.jpg

MHARVEYM

04-04-2008, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the effort. The idea of purchasing the Vv with primer only makes some sense.
Can you imagine the creativity. Venture could have that as an option order with a reduction in sticker. How much fun would that be to post your brand new paint job to the club!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rogwild

04-04-2008, 11:42 AM

MHarveyM; welcome to the clan. I'm sure there will be many 'custom' versions once we all get our V~1's. The current idea (?) is to have the body panels made of a poly-plastic (like motorcycle parts) with the color 'embedded' in them. A translucent panel option would be ideal for painting (or put 'back-lighting'--ie. UFO effect). I'm sure they would require some 'prep' (sanding, sealing, priming, etc.) Some people have mentioned those vinyl 'skins' with with the colorful scenes. The 'Sky's the limit'.

johnhead

04-04-2008, 12:01 PM

How about Shark Blue? It Bites!:LOL:

CelticFlyer

04-04-2008, 12:12 PM

That's AWESOME! ;) Excellent work!

I like the idea. Can anyone say "P-41 Mustang?" Dare to dream, I always say.

cpaddock

04-04-2008, 12:25 PM

Howzit! That rainbow hued V1 is a perfect Hawaii theme! Way Cool!
Mahalo!

MHARVEYM

04-04-2008, 04:02 PM

Photo's of a jet breaking the sound barrier -- Have the nose of the craft your favorite color and POOFF.....nothing but a cloud for the last few feet. Can you put something like that on paper?

johnhead

04-04-2008, 05:25 PM

For the complement on my Flying tiger shark V1
I wishi I could Shade like you do..
I will eventually try to get my Shark wrapped around the entire V1 when I get the chance.. If not I'm already planning the Vinyl graphics to my own V1!

cpaddock

04-04-2008, 05:52 PM

Sound Barrier Condensation Cloud

RAN

04-04-2008, 08:29 PM

Sound Barrier Condensation Cloud

Wow!

cpaddock

04-04-2008, 11:16 PM

Sounds like "PHTT" in EV mode (Plug-in Hybrid Tilting Trike)

CelticFlyer

04-04-2008, 11:36 PM

Nice gradient work, man. I like the cloud swirls on the engine pod too. ;)

I'm gonna have to find a few fills of my own. Time to pull out all the stops... :cool:

cpaddock

04-06-2008, 09:02 PM

Hyper Stealth

CelticFlyer

04-07-2008, 02:10 AM

Sweet! Hey, since we've deviated from solid colors, allow me to introduce my own line of unique paint schemes:

Here's my camouflage edition VentureOne...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-Camo.jpg

Or for those in the southwest, the Adobe edition VentureOne...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-AdobeHut.jpg

And for those who really want to show their "GREEN-NESS," the ultimate "Green Machine" edition VentureOne... (a.k.a. the "Chia Pet" edition)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-GreenGrass.jpg

Place your orders today! =D

More on the way (NO! Make him stop! :LOL:)

wa3wheels

04-07-2008, 02:15 AM

Great job!

How about flames !

rogwild

04-07-2008, 09:20 AM

How about a 'chrome' aircraft finish.

CelticFlyer

04-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Hey, those are great suggestions. I'll get to work on 'em. ;)

cpaddock

04-07-2008, 12:22 PM

Howzit Celtic! Man your Photo shop work is way cool....I am envious! Just might have to take the plunge and get with the program. I was out walking the dog yesterday when a new VW pulled into the parking lot sporting a set of wheels that were nearly indentical to the current renderings on the V1. Went out and photographed them at appropriate angles to match V 1 pic. Downloaded, printed, reduced, cut and pasted (actual) them
onto the print-out, then copied that. Copy that? Here's a couple more suggested "fills"
for you. Snakeskin. Alligator skin. Saw a van the other day covered in "grass". They were a yard maintenence outfit. Vinal wraps do tend to look a little flat after a while, as the ink fades and the "wallpaper" joints start to show. Keep up the great work!
Aloooooha!

Miracleman89

04-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Okay celtic I hope you don't mind but I used your camo work for this! I have never been able to do a color change and have it come out, I always wind up losing dimension! Anyway, I used you camo V1 for a base!

cpaddock

04-07-2008, 09:27 PM

BTW CelticFlayer....did you notice the "wheels" on the NY auto show mock-up have FIVE
lugs? There were five on the VW wheels also. I guess you are going to have to update your template now to incorporate the VG's, Logo emblems, and enhanced shine on the glass, as well as the rear roof "posts". Now if we can just get the wheels "chromed" we be styling! (Hope you know I don't expect anything and certainly don't want to pressure you, so please take these thoughts for what they are worth....I just find that the best way to manifest something is to start with a picture....)
Mahalo and Aloooooha!

CelticFlyer

04-07-2008, 11:46 PM

Mind? Heck no, MiracleMan. I'm flattered! I'm having a lot of fun waxing creative with my Photoshop filters, so I'm glad you can have fun with it too! Nice "option package" on your V1. Great job!

And cpaddock, there's no pressure at all on me. In fact, trying out new things only helps sharpen my Photoshop skills. So don't worry, it's all good. I'm just as eager to produce some new work as y'all are eager to see it!

Can't guarantee the results, however, as I'm still on a major learning curve myself. =y:

Mark Tomlinson

04-08-2008, 12:03 AM

Hey, those are great suggestions. I'll get to work on 'em. ;)You know what I want to see? A brass finished V1 with lacquered brass accents. Details should include inset flush brass screws and beveled glass. A rosewood dash would complete the picture.

CelticFlyer

04-08-2008, 02:45 AM

Okay, here's what you do...buy a copy of Adobe Photoshop and get crackin'! :LOL:

I'll add it to the list of other projects I'm working on. I hope you're patient. :o

MontyInNJ

04-08-2008, 11:30 AM

When I was at the NYAS, there was a Cyber Gray ZR1. Just a gorgeous metallic color that would look great on a Q100.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/MontyInNJ/IMG_0258.jpg

ZR1 in Cyber Gray

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/MontyInNJ/IMG_0266.jpg

VV at the 2008 NYAS, would not take much to spray it! Will wait to see if VV Graphite is close...

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/MontyInNJ/Moms037.jpg

GM's Volt

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b31/MontyInNJ/Moms038.jpg

Another shot, yes I'm in "Volt Nation"
Monty

rogwild

04-08-2008, 11:48 AM

Looks like the VOLT designers were aware of consumer's concerns with 'visibility' and decided to add the 'distortion panels' to expand the small standard windows. Kind of 'geeky' and probably not too functional.

CelticFlyer

04-08-2008, 11:59 AM

I agree, my first thought about that side window glass was "isn't that a little distracting?" Needless to say, cleaning them from the inside should prove interesting, being that you'd probably slobber glass cleaner all over the door panels!

Hey, these photos are too wide!

MontyInNJ

04-08-2008, 12:10 PM

This is just the show car, the production Volt is being Photoshopped by the members over at http://gm-volt.com. Their close to releasing the production version. Looks like the windows didn't make it.

Photo's in 16:9 aspect ratio. :Beer:

Monty

Miracleman89

04-08-2008, 07:37 PM

Wow that is about the ugliest thing I have ever seen! Oh well, General motors, I guess it is still to little to late! When the V1 comes out Bye bye Big three! :)

Baja_Traveler

04-10-2008, 10:22 PM

Super Happy Yellow - (The newest Crayola color). As bright a yellow as can be had - with the windows tinted the darkest thats legal. I want to look like a bumble bee zipping down the road. :cool:

CelticFlyer

04-10-2008, 11:52 PM

Super Happy Yellow - (The newest Crayola color). As bright a yellow as can be had - with the windows tinted the darkest thats legal. I want to look like a bumble bee zipping down the road. :cool:

Sorta like this...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Yellow_D_front_base.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/Yellow_D_rear_base.jpg

I'm with you there. I've seen far too many people run red lights and stop signs here in NorCal. A brighter color will help us stand out so we won't be missed at intersections!

Besides, it's a cheerful color; a far cry from all of the bland-colored cars on the road.

cpaddock

04-11-2008, 12:16 PM

The latest BUZZZZZ

Baja_Traveler

04-11-2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the rendering CF! I now have color copies up on my cube to dream about!! :)

smoove7410

04-11-2008, 03:45 PM

Anyone want to take a stab at a gloss black v1 with gloss black wheels? And if it is not any trouble, could you paint over the huge orange reflector below the headlight with the same gloss black from the body? thanks

Here is a more recent pic to use.

http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Splash_8.jpg

MarkH

04-11-2008, 05:32 PM

Besides, it's a cheerful color; a far cry from all of the bland-colored cars on the road.

CF your talents continue to amaze. Any advice to budding p-shoppers?

Thanks again!

Miracleman89

04-11-2008, 09:28 PM

Cpaddock! Now I have to draw the line! You have gone too far!!!! I am allergic to bees! Stop it!!!!:p

CelticFlyer

04-11-2008, 09:36 PM

Cpaddock, that bee is killer...get it...killer...killer bee? I slay me. :LOL:

Nice work there, bub.

I'm going to post a couple more I've been working on recently. I'll try my hand at the "blacked out" V1 too, when I get a chance.

Applying the various filters is the easy part; sitting down and creating clipping paths and masks so you don't colorize the wrong section is the hard part! The only advice I could give to a budding Photoshopper, is just practice practice practice.

Oh, and practice some more. ;)

Miracleman89

04-11-2008, 10:04 PM

Can you make one look like an Eppi pen so we can cruise together? lol

CelticFlyer

04-11-2008, 10:10 PM

I've never been stung, so who knows? Maybe I need an eppi pen too. :o

Miracleman89

04-12-2008, 08:57 AM

I was eight when I found out! I had my arm out the car window and Bam!!! Within ten minutes my arm had swelled up like Popeye's and I was having a hard time breathing! By the time I got to the hospital I was gasping for air and tears were in my eyes! At eight years old I thought I was gonna die! I have never forgot that! To this day I will scream like a little girl and run from a bee! I now it sounds stupid, but to me not being able to breathe is one of those things you just don't forget about!

rogwild

04-12-2008, 11:11 AM

Better watch out MM89, the V~1 may also 'take your breath away', but in a good way, unless you go over one of those 'non-existent' guardrails.

MarkH

04-12-2008, 11:15 AM

Applying the various filters is the easy part; sitting down and creating clipping paths and masks so you don't colorize the wrong section is the hard part! The only advice I could give to a budding Photoshopper, is just practice practice practice.

Oh, and practice some more. ;)

Thats what my guitar teacher says too and I stink at guitar. ;)

CelticFlyer

04-12-2008, 12:18 PM

Well keep at it! Anything worthwhile is worth spending time on. I've tried my hand at importing art from Adobe Illustrator, and applying various patterns to layers in Photoshop. Still needs a little tweaking, but here are my latest practice runs...

Submitted for your review, here is the limited edition Venture One, wearing various animal skins:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-SnakeSkin.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-Cheetah.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-AlligatorSkin.jpg

*No animals were harmed in the production of these renderings. :LOL:

I'm still working on the flames and chrome filters. I'm not happy with my results thus far, but I'll be happy to share them with y'all once I get them right.

cpaddock

04-12-2008, 12:53 PM

Oh Yeah, that's what I'm TALKING about! Totally reptilian, Dude! BTW, that bee V was modeled after the Giant Japanese Hornet, which has flesh-eating venom and kills 70
people or so per year. It's Latin name is VESPA MANDARINIA!
Have a Nice Day!

cpaddock

04-12-2008, 03:14 PM

CF, over at www.scion.com they have a limited edition "Gold Mica" xb. Great color!
Page would not print. But check out how it is different from yellow. A gold V1 would go on my gallery wall! And in my driveway!
Ciao!

beeson

04-13-2008, 11:40 AM

That is the one color that would make me not want to buy one. Pi$$ yellow is the color of the university of Oregon ducks. It's just plain repugnant. A true OSU Beaver would never be caught dead in a yellow machine. That Mustang at the front of this thread is a nice shade of Orange. That would be my first choice.

CelticFlyer

04-13-2008, 11:49 AM

That is the one color that would make me not want to buy one. It's just plain repugnant. That Mustang at the front of this thread is a nice shade of Orange. That would be my first choice.

Funny you should say that, because so many people called my Mustang "yellow." I got tired of correcting them! It's called "grabber orange." In all fairness, it does have quite a bit of yellow in it, though.

I like yellow because it's a bright, cheerful color and it is highly visible. It's not for everyone, though. And I can understand why. It's a bit too bold for some people! I, on the other hand, have never been one to stick with decidedly safe colors (by means of popularity), as my choice of grabber orange indicates.

All I can say is I'm glad the fine folks at VentureOne didn't adopt Henry Ford's line when offering color choices: "They can have any color they like, so long as it's black." :LOL:

CelticFlyer

04-13-2008, 02:11 PM

Here are a couple more "paint themes" I've been working on...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1FrontExperiment-Chrome.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1FrontExperiment-Flames.jpg

I'm still not thrilled with the results, but I'm happier than I was with my first "venture." I'll update them as my experimentation yields newer results.

KimB

04-13-2008, 06:39 PM

I want a silver and black V1 just like the one shown on the flytheroad website because those colors seems to go the best with the futuristic cyberpunk look of the V1.

Miracleman89

04-14-2008, 08:20 AM

OH heck yeah!!!!!!!!!!! I AM IN LOVE!!!!! Celtic the chrome one rocks!!!!!!! Great job man!!!! Awesome!!!!

CelticFlyer

04-14-2008, 10:15 AM

Thanks! Think of it as Queen Amidala's chrome plated personal starship from Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace. I'm not so sure your fellow drivers would appreciate the shine as much, though. They might be blinded by the glare!

After applying the same overlay I used to create the chrome effect, I was able to add some shine to my black V1. Heretofore, it will be known as the "Turtle Wax" filter. :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-Black.jpg

Mike kZ

04-14-2008, 11:02 AM

Now that looks Mean 'n Nasty!!!!

rogwild

04-14-2008, 11:28 AM

Vv really needs to do something about that BIG 'orange Tusk'; a bit OVERSTATED in my opinion. I know we want to be seen, but tone it down a bit!

smoove7410

04-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Here is my horrible chop in MS Paint of what mine will look like.:cool:

rogwild

04-14-2008, 02:37 PM

Here is my horrible chop in MS Paint of what mine will look like.:cool:
Darth Vader; would be FIRST in line!

RAN

04-14-2008, 02:39 PM

Celtic, long live the Turtle Wax filter! :Beer:

MarkH

04-14-2008, 06:02 PM

Cool!

Mark Tomlinson

04-14-2008, 11:37 PM

Here is my horrible chop in MS Paint of what mine will look like.:cool:Where does he get those wonderful toys?

esuorc2

04-15-2008, 01:19 AM

You might be a Redneck.......

waboom

04-15-2008, 09:48 PM

My first choice would have been dark green, but then a motorcycling friend of mine told me "no, you really need to be VISIBLE in that thing, so that an H2 won't mow you down because the driver didn't notice you!" So I would choose yellow or ticket-me-red.

RAN

04-16-2008, 12:41 AM

Dark Green was my 1st choice too, but I also changed my mind, opting for a brighter color (orange..... orange....... orraaaannnggge....) lol

CelticFlyer

04-16-2008, 01:20 AM

Bright enough?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/D_front_base-Orange.jpg

I call this one "Traffic Cone Orange." Not as bright as my old Grabber Orange 'Stang, but close...

MVRacing

04-16-2008, 01:24 AM

Hey hey ... I really like that color!!

CF, do you have a way to lay a grid over front & side views for measurements?

CelticFlyer

04-16-2008, 01:44 AM

Uh...nope. I don't think so. The only way to figure out the actual scale is by comparing something of a known size with photos the Vv crowd took of their full-scale mockup for the X-Prize competition announcement.

wa3wheels

04-16-2008, 03:25 AM

:confused:Named Tequilla Sunrise !
Bright enough?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/D_front_base-Orange.jpg

I call this one "Traffic Cone Orange." Not as bright as my old Grabber Orange 'Stang, but close...

Miracleman89

04-16-2008, 07:11 AM

Can anyone do the mirage paint? I am just curious as to how it would look.

CelticFlyer

04-16-2008, 10:20 AM

I snapped this pic while visiting friends in Phoenix. I'm not sure if it was there or not... Is this the type of paint to which you refer? :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Mirage.jpg

waboom

04-16-2008, 10:24 AM

No, that's chameleon paint. Mirage paint would make you think Nicole Kidman is in the back seat.

CelticFlyer

04-16-2008, 10:45 AM

Yeah, right! :LOL:

I'm not sure what MM is referring too. The color that changes with the light? Like the paint that goes from brown to green to purple? Like the mystichrome paint found on some Ford Mustang Cobras?

I've been experimenting with a few different filters in Photoshop, and they've yielded some pretty funky results. My latest involves throwing different lighting effects on a colorized V1. Here's a high metallic orange:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1Front-MetallicOrange.jpg

You'd DEFINITELY get noticed by all at traffic intersections. Yeah, cops will spot you, but hey, at least you won't get creamed! ;)

RAN

04-16-2008, 10:57 AM

Great colors & f/x Celtic!

waboom

04-16-2008, 10:59 AM

My second car was a '95 Ford Probe, and the paint color on it was called Chameleon Blue. The car almost looked purple in color, except where the sunlight was directly hitting it, where it would be a light blue. Very cool effect.
All these color mods we're seeing here (very nice work, CelticFlyer, BTW) makes me wonder: are the panels going to be easily paintable, or will attempts of an aftermarket paint job look terrible?

Baja_Traveler

04-16-2008, 11:07 AM

I would imagine that the whole body shell is going to be some composite layup, so painting shouldnt be a problem at all. You could even do a sparkle job like a bass boat on it I suppose...

CelticFlyer

04-16-2008, 11:08 AM

Thanks, guys. As I said, I love doing this stuff and it gives me great practice with tools I use at work, so it's a win-win situation.

I guess the quality of any aftermarket paint jobs will be directly proportional to the skills of those involved and how deep your pockets are!

cpaddock

04-16-2008, 11:23 AM

danbucks

04-16-2008, 04:36 PM

I am partial to deep gloss/shiny coats - calfee (bike manufacturer) has all great colors:
http://calfeedesign.com/color.htm
some of the posted renderings are great... can anyone slap on the glossy cabernet red from that page?
Or perhaps shine up that copper color post.

Miracleman89

04-16-2008, 05:37 PM

Ok, the Mirage paint is the color changing style paint! it can go from brown to green or green to purple or blue to purple and so on!

Added: I guess it is actually referred to as color shifting paint and mirage is a product name! so can anyone do the color shifting paint from red to blue like from house of kolors?

Baja_Traveler

04-16-2008, 05:42 PM

Body panels will be thermo-formed plastic, like most motorcycle body bits, not a composite layup as this is quite a bit more expensive. The plastic will be colored thru and thru so scratches won't show so bad. Post #14 this thread shows prismacoat on pastic panels, so it can be done!

Wow - I can only imagine what the tooling for that is going to cost... A simple little mold for a close tolerance part 1 inch in diameter cost $100k. Can't imagine what a group of molds 100 times that size would cost.

bigbandjohn

05-09-2008, 07:33 PM

Dark Blue, though I am liking Silver a lot.

CelticFlyer

05-25-2008, 01:20 PM

I finally mastered the "art" of making swift color "swaps" in Illustrator. It was ridiculously simple. So simple in fact, that I kept thinking "there's gotta be more to it than that!"

Anyway, here's a quick "Unofficial" Color Chart that I threw together after coming up with a palette of color choices. Some are lifted right from Venture Vehicle's own pre-registration page, while others are on my "would-love-to-see" list. Enjoy!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1ColorChart.jpg

cpaddock

05-25-2008, 01:42 PM

Is it a flock, a herd, a swarm, a pack of multi-colored tilters? Talk about eye candy.
Now you've done it! If the "Taupe" were actually a metalic bronze I would be "inclined" to like it even more than the yellow. So classy!
Thanks for Memorial day Parade!
Curves Ahead!

CelticFlyer

05-25-2008, 02:16 PM

Thanks, cpaddock! Can't you just see 'em now... a bunch of Shriners driving these crazily down a parade route! :LOL:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee299/GrabberOrange/V1ColorChart.jpg

rogwild

05-25-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks, cpaddock! Can't you just see 'em now... a bunch of Shriners driving these crazily down a parade route! :LOL:

Yep, but they would have to come up with a 'software/firmware' patch to allow them to 'TILT' at slow parade speeds to be really effective.:rolleyes:

CelticFlyer

05-25-2008, 05:49 PM

Aha! Then you'd probably opt for the "Shriner Chip!" :)

rogwild

05-25-2008, 06:15 PM

Perhaps, as long as I don't have to wear one of those 'popcorn bucket' hats.

Derwin

05-25-2008, 07:14 PM

CF, That little V1 color chart is pretty neat. I like it!

Derwin

MVRacing

05-25-2008, 07:17 PM

Celtic,
Great work. I also kind of like the Taupe...Bronze metalic sounds better =D

And, I'd opt for a "shriner chip". :LOL:

wa3wheels

05-25-2008, 08:33 PM

Great job!

CelticFlyer

05-26-2008, 12:04 AM

Glad you folks like it! It was fun trying out a few colors; virtually any color can be simulated. =D

beeson

05-26-2008, 09:18 AM

So that is what Taupe looks like. I've always wondered.

Nice job Celtic. They really look good. Especially the orange one.

CelticFlyer

05-26-2008, 11:04 AM

Yeah, well I'm not sure if "Taupe" is what the fine folks at Venture Vehicles would call that color, but that's what it looked like to me. All I had to go by were those itty bitty color swatches they had beside the radial buttons on their pre-registration page.

To tell you the truth, I wasn't a big fan of those "earth tones," but they're starting to grow on me. The taupe is a soothing color, and the sandstone reminds me of what has come to be known as "champagne." Both of these colors have been on cars currently in the market, but neither of them are ones I'd choose over the others.

If any of you decide to print this pic out, try converting the image from the RGB color space to CMYK. Most printers will render CMYK images more faithfully than those created in RGB. When I first printed out my FTRC poster, the V1 looked somewhat green because I hadn't made the color conversion beforehand. You can make the color conversion if you open the file in Adobe Photoshop. I don't know if any other programs enable you to alter the color space, though. I'll forward high-res copies of this to those who requested copies of the FTRC poster image as well.

cpaddock

05-26-2008, 01:22 PM

Mirra chrome from Alsa Corp. SWEEEET!

cpaddock

05-26-2008, 01:25 PM

Just for you, Celtic flyer....

CelticFlyer

05-26-2008, 03:50 PM

Ahhhhhh! My retinas! They're BURNED! :LOL: Pretty wild color. I like it! :cool:

Jonah_X

09-29-2009, 05:35 PM

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o9/shawned0/100_2649.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o9/shawned0/100_2642.jpg

Since I like to customize my vehicles and in this case it would get a WWII fighter makeover, I would want a base coat of silver or olive green to accommodate the "Flying Tiger" teeth and aircraft decals. A pair of 50 calibers would be cool, LOL.