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12-05-2011, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: League City, TX
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RV-1 - A Blank Slate - A Clean Canvas - and A Great Recipe
A Blank Slate – A Clean Canvas – and A Great Recipe
It occurred to me this morning that we have a great recipe and quality ingredients to make a full color event poster that honors Van, the history of RV-1, highlights the RV-1 Summer Tour, the arrival of the RV-1 into AirVenture-2012 and its entry into the EAA Museum, and provides an opportunity recognize supporting vendors and a glimpse into the future works of Friends of the RV-1. Problem is- I’m not a chef. If it’s going to be, we’ll need professional assistance.
Before taking this idea to a ‘non-RV’ graphic artist, I thought it best to begin here and receive your thoughts and direction. If you like the idea, we’ll begin a search for someone to organize the project. Also, Friends of the RV-1 will pay all expenses for production and will make the posters available either free or at near cost. This could be a real “community” project with published proofs and selection by individual poll. All or part of the event poster design may also be suited for T-shirts and related items.
What say you?
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R. E. "Ernie" Butcher
Friends of the RV-1/Eagle's Nest Projects
"Mentors build the student...
Students build the airplane." -Glen Salmon
Dedicated to the historical preservation of the RV-1 Aircraft
and organized for the purposes of promoting, supporting,
fostering, and engaging in aviation and aerospace education.
www.RV-1.org
www.EaglesNestProjects.org
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12-05-2011, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cartersville, Georgia KVPC
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I think it's a great idea, Ernie. I'm not a graphic designer, or I would volunteer for this. You need someone who does this sort of thing all the time.
As a suggestion, though, maybe you could highlight some of the restoration work and the volunteers too.
Best,
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12-05-2011, 10:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael White
As a suggestion, though, maybe you could highlight some of the restoration work and the volunteers too.
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Thanks, Michael
Suggestion added to the list!
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R. E. "Ernie" Butcher
Friends of the RV-1/Eagle's Nest Projects
"Mentors build the student...
Students build the airplane." -Glen Salmon
Dedicated to the historical preservation of the RV-1 Aircraft
and organized for the purposes of promoting, supporting,
fostering, and engaging in aviation and aerospace education.
www.RV-1.org
www.EaglesNestProjects.org
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12-05-2011, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Just checking in... 171 views today and only one reply!
I believe an event poster honoring Van and the RV-1 will become a collector's item before it's published, but it will require a significant amount of time and energy to complete -- time and energy that could be spent elsewhere if there's little or no community interest. If you believe an event poster honoring Van and the RV-1 is a good idea and something you would like to have, your voice and suggestions need to be heard.
Have a great day!
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R. E. "Ernie" Butcher
Friends of the RV-1/Eagle's Nest Projects
"Mentors build the student...
Students build the airplane." -Glen Salmon
Dedicated to the historical preservation of the RV-1 Aircraft
and organized for the purposes of promoting, supporting,
fostering, and engaging in aviation and aerospace education.
www.RV-1.org
www.EaglesNestProjects.org
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12-05-2011, 05:34 PM
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Senior Curmudgeon
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Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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12-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike S
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Great suggestion, Mike. I've only seen his 'tech' style drawings, but he may also be involved in producing creative graphics. If the community voices that they want an event poster, I'll follow-up with TJ.
Thanks for your suggestion!
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R. E. "Ernie" Butcher
Friends of the RV-1/Eagle's Nest Projects
"Mentors build the student...
Students build the airplane." -Glen Salmon
Dedicated to the historical preservation of the RV-1 Aircraft
and organized for the purposes of promoting, supporting,
fostering, and engaging in aviation and aerospace education.
www.RV-1.org
www.EaglesNestProjects.org
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12-05-2011, 06:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Stilwell, KS
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That's a great idea! I have a few ideas for design elements:
A subtle Sunburst in the background that mimics the white and yellow Sunburst on the RV1; reminiscent of the better Sun 'n Fun posters
A portrait of Van, either photographic or a very well-done illustration
A formation of multi-colored RVs: formation to symbolize prescision, aerobatics and unity in design, but multicolored to symbolize their uniquely personal nature.
The RV1.
Van can sign a limited edition and the Friends can sell them. I'd buy one!
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Katie Bosman
RV-3B sold, but flying!
Next project: ???
Builders gonna build...
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12-05-2011, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
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Non-RV artists
In my day job, I work with several talented graphic artists here in Portland that might be interested in bidding on such a project if there isn't someone in the RV community that steps up. Being local to Van's could help ensure a strong connection to the man and the brand.
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bill
RV7A QB kit -- sold and now flying in S. Africa
RV7 purchased flying
"A pilot just bides his time until his plane can take him away again, into the air"
-- Jake Grafton (Stephen Coonts, Flight of the Intruder)
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12-05-2011, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Townsend, Montana
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Jason Rovey(RV-8) did a nice job with this Trophy plague for the Thunderbird SARL race...or he knows someone who might be up to the task.

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Brian, N155BKsold but bought back.
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