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Old 05-30-2013, 09:45 AM
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I had mentioned to the kids that they consider asymmetrical designs, and they did pretty good with them. Like you guys are saying, I too was surprised at how well they turned out. I'll probably use one when that time comes.

I had intended to award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. But up to an hour before returning to the class to hand back their work I couldn't decide on just 3 "winners". So I gave the teacher some money, and asked her to involve the class to decide what to get for themselves. They decided to get custom class T-shirts with, of course, their own class design

Brief story: I talked with each student for a minute about their design, and offered a plane ride if they wanted using the EAA Young Eagles form. One girl was very interested in airplanes but was surprised that you could just fly planes for fun and hobby...she thought you had to be a professional pilot or nothing. Just goes to show that what we take for granted is not obvious at all to others.

Out of about 20-25 kids in the class, 19 were interested in this and turned in designs. I never thought that many art students would be interested! Once again my preconceptions were wrong.
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Old 05-30-2013, 01:25 PM
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Default Wow.

Not only were the asymmetrical concepts great, but so many of the students have a solid feel for how the design translated onto a three dimensional object. Pretty phenomenal when you consider they are working with just line drawings!

Great concept on so many fronts! Kudos.
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Old 05-30-2013, 01:34 PM
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Its interesting to have students that may not know what an airplane's paint job should look like do these concepts. I like Sophia Lu's design. Its a little wild, but cool.
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Old 05-30-2013, 03:56 PM
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Fantastic idea, well done in the follow up as well with the class. Enjoyed reading the write up and I think it's really great that you and the teacher provided some education and fun.
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Old 05-30-2013, 05:35 PM
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[quote=Buggsy2;775131]High School Design Project (continued)

Christina Puente

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8821142/RV%20Paint%20Ideas/20-2013-05-29%2010.10.


Ralph,

Awesome job by class.
I like Christina's best. Partial to polish and paint, but remember that some pieces are fiberglass.
But as I did you can make them aluminum.

Great job to all. I know stark is watching for new design.

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William Busto, developer of the Model Airplane Color Design program, copied Ms. Evans' design into his program. Looks pretty good I think.



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A few years ago I had the local Arts College do the same thing for a surplus Ferret( British wheeled tank) that I was buying. They came up with some great ideas, including a pink lady tank, elephant and rhinoceros. Money and creativity can accomplish wonderous things.

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Old 06-04-2013, 04:18 PM
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I'm learning to use the paint.net program and relearning the MACD program, checkout Grant Rose's design:



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