crackerjack69

Bump. I now have access to a bunch of specialty colors. Working on the tailgate letters for 620/521 :D Just got done cutting some rat 'n wrenches in metallic blue, red chrome, green chrome, and emerald green. If you desire, I can send color samples out before you buy. Some of these chrome, metallic, and neon colors don't photograph well. If the quote I just sent out for a production run is accepted, I'll also be offering t-shirts soon! Okay, time for eye candy

Well I think the vinyl ones will turn out great. I won't let 'em ship out until they're awesome. The issue is I can't get a decent image of them to convert to SVG. Which means I have to hand trace the crappy JPEG, instead of taking the easy way out and utilizing the auto-trace. I wouldn't be bummed about doing a Bezier trace if the design wasn't so damn curvy. Especially since it will have a chrome outline. Then you inevitably end up with some parts thicker than others, and it takes forever to work your way through the graphic and get everything proportioned. And w/ black on chrome, any difference in border size will stick out like a sore thumb. It's going to be a lot of work, but in the end it will be a sweet product, and a testament to my skills. Once I have the master file tuned, I could cut 1,000 of these in a day. Too bad I only have one interested customer :D

I've got all the entry prizes cut except one. They will ship this week. I like all the designs so far, I'm glad I'm not the one choosing the winner. Too many good entries to choose from :D

Blah... Those are hard. I got discouraged. I will give it another whack, I've learned a few tricks since my last attempt. They will be done before Canby :D

Woot! Added to my color mess! $ new colors of chrome: gold, purple, green, and red. This stuff doesn't photograph well, but it looks bad-ass in person. Bonvo gets the first cuts outta this stuff, a pair of red chrome rat 'n wrenches for his entry prize in the Datsun Bug Contest. They look awesome.

That is awesome. I love the twist!

Bump. Color options for decals include: Dark blue, Blue, Grey, Orange, Neon pink, Neon green, Matte White, Black, Red, Chrome, Blue chrome, Green chrome, Purple chrome, Pink chrome, Gold chrome. All the colored chromes except the pink are on order, should arrive in 3-6 days.

Will PM you w/ color options.

Looks like we're up to 5 contestants! Looking sharp people. Remember, let's keep it original, use only your own artwork. I'm busy processing and shipping out the entry prizes as we speak!!! Thank you all for your participation. To those of you on the fence about submitting a design: what have you got to lose??? As long as it's not a crappy stick-figure you doodled while picking your nose, you qualify for 2 Ratsun decals in the color of your choice... Just for entering!!!!!

Awwww yeah! That looks good my friend! Next time you order form me, you will recieve a discount. You've been an outstanding customer. Clear communication, timely and accurate payments, hope to do more business :D

I have a pair of aftermarket arrow markers.... Like these. http://www.ebay.com/...b4557a8&vxp=mtr Damn you Tristin :ninja: , got it while I was typing, ollz.

I have some aftermarket arrow markers...

All these entries are lookin awesome people!!! Keep up the good work. I'm going to send out the entry prizes as designs are submitted so I don't have to deal w/ a huge rush of shipping at the end of the contest. I will PM each of you who have made submissions to get your color choice and shipping info. Again, all these designs look great, keep up the good work!!!

No Bonvo, you misunderstood. I said a pair of rat 'n wrenches :D It seems 71 Dimer was upset that I wanted to sell rat 'n wrenches decals, since he has been selling them for a while. This came to my knowledge AFTER I cut 120 of them of course! Sooooo.... Gotta do sumthin w/ 'em. I'm taking a hit financially for that, but I'll be selling them at Canby to help fund my registration and fuel costs, and they will be useful as a promotion for this contest. Also, my rat 'n wrenches design is unique, so If I see one on someone's ride, I'll know it's mine :D

I've seen a lot of U67's at the PnP lately. I always check the heads on the 620's when I go. see mostly u67, and a87. and few w53 or 58 smog heads.

bet Mike would know...

You rock Skib :D thank you. Ok, so the reason I cut it off when I did: we can get the entries judged, and get the vinyl prize sent out in time for you to wear it at Canby :D I can't wait to see what you guys come up with, and I think the winner's design may end up tattooed on me, cuz I want a tat of a Datsun bug, just don't know what one looks like. Sneaky little devils, one bit me back in 2009.

I've got a semi-closed A87, would that work?

I know you mentioned how busy you are, but I need a web page set up for my vinyl corporation. Keep me in mind if you end up w/ some spare time :D Perhaps send me a PM outlining your fees.

No parameters except design the most bad-ass Datsun bug, and then bask in the glory of victory. Thank you to all of you who have stepped up to this challenge. Take your time, and let's see some skills :D All official contestants who submit a legitimate entry will recieve a pair of rat 'n wrenches decals, your choice of color!!!! While supplies last. Color choice priority is awarded to contestants in order of design submission time stamp :D

Well done Bonvo. I love the scientific explaination too. If we don't get some damn participation, you're gonna have an easy win :D I think I'm gonna get a tatoo. A bite mark on my upper forearm, and a snickering Datsun bug hiding just above the shirt line on bicep. Well hopefully someone comes along and gives Bonvo some competition. I thought more people would be interested...

All right! Contestants #1 and #2 have identified themselves. Come on, don't be shy people! And when I say "within reason ;) " , I mean my cutter can do about 23"x23". I'll make a worthy prize for the winner :D

OK people, we've all been bitten by it. But has anyone actually seen it? I vote we start a contest to see who can identify the little bugger. A lot of us have some decent graphic design skills, I for one would like to see an oic of what bit me :D I am offering free custom vinyl work of your choosing (within reason ;) ) to whoever comes up w/ the best "Datsun Bug" design. All legitimate contestants will recieve a pair of rat 'n wrenches decals, complimentary of Vector Vinyl Inc. (while supplies last (and they will), color choice priority will be awarded in order of design entry time stamp.) You have until May 15th to submit an entry for judging. ******* Please submit ONLY original art made by you. Refrain from simply editing an existing image made by another person :) *********