f1rocket
Well Known Member
When I first saw the "see through" picture of the RV-14 on the front page, I immediately thought it would make a great picture for the hangar. Since I'm STILL waiting for my new kit to arrive, I decided to tackle the last remaining blank space on my hangar wall.
First thing I did was to review the copyright statement on Van's website to make sure I wouldn't violate any copyright if I copied it and turned it into a poster. No problem there as long as I don't sell them. So I downloaded the file and sent it off to these folks to have them "posterize" the print. (www.posterprintshop.com) I ordered the print in roughly a 40" by 30" size. In a couple of days, it arrived and looked fantastic. Then the fun began.
Rather than just hang it as is, I decided to fabricate a frame that looked like aluminum airplane parts in keeping with the theme of the picture. Here's how it turned out.
I built a wood frame and then covered it with aluminum sheet that I bent to shape. I used whatever pop rivets I had handy and then sanded the frame to give it a rough look. Finally, I clearcoated it. Here's a picture to provide some size reference. I painted the background because the picture really didn't stand out on my white walls so I needed a contrast.
I coined the phrase "AirCraftsMan" that combines the words aircraft and craftsman, which I think accurately describes what we all are.
Drop me a note if you'd like any additional details.
First thing I did was to review the copyright statement on Van's website to make sure I wouldn't violate any copyright if I copied it and turned it into a poster. No problem there as long as I don't sell them. So I downloaded the file and sent it off to these folks to have them "posterize" the print. (www.posterprintshop.com) I ordered the print in roughly a 40" by 30" size. In a couple of days, it arrived and looked fantastic. Then the fun began.
Rather than just hang it as is, I decided to fabricate a frame that looked like aluminum airplane parts in keeping with the theme of the picture. Here's how it turned out.
I built a wood frame and then covered it with aluminum sheet that I bent to shape. I used whatever pop rivets I had handy and then sanded the frame to give it a rough look. Finally, I clearcoated it. Here's a picture to provide some size reference. I painted the background because the picture really didn't stand out on my white walls so I needed a contrast.
I coined the phrase "AirCraftsMan" that combines the words aircraft and craftsman, which I think accurately describes what we all are.
Drop me a note if you'd like any additional details.
