Buggsy2
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My RV-9A project is leisurely approaching an end, maybe a couple of years from now. I've thought off and on about what paint scheme I'd like. But what's the hurry? However, ordering a Catto prop, Craig mentioned he'd need to know what color I'd like it painted. Oh-oh! Once again, a decision must be made now that I thought I could put off for a while.
Not having art talent myself, I thought it would be interesting to ask some high school kids for ideas. So I contacted Lynette Diem, a Davis High School art teacher, who very kindly let me make a short presentation to her class. I showed pictures of existing RVs, mentioning what I liked and didn't like in their paint designs. I especially noted
Finally I want to mention the Model Airplane Color Design program. The developer graciously said he would loan copies for free to the students to help their work. As it turned out, most just did their artwork freehand, while one used Photoshop. But MACD is a fine program to help with your own design.
Here are the drawings, in no particular order. Photos were taken with an iPhone and some are a bit out of focus--my bad.
Mara Gervais
Melissa Jurado
Sophia Lu
Christina Messick
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Not having art talent myself, I thought it would be interesting to ask some high school kids for ideas. So I contacted Lynette Diem, a Davis High School art teacher, who very kindly let me make a short presentation to her class. I showed pictures of existing RVs, mentioning what I liked and didn't like in their paint designs. I especially noted
- Polished aluminum with a colorful trim can look nice
- I like curved, "swoopy" designs over straight lines
- Something evocative of California would be nice: a sky blue or golden yellow of the state flower
- Consider something asymmetrical
- Nothing too complicated, it would be too expensive to do
- Not too many colors, same reason
Finally I want to mention the Model Airplane Color Design program. The developer graciously said he would loan copies for free to the students to help their work. As it turned out, most just did their artwork freehand, while one used Photoshop. But MACD is a fine program to help with your own design.
Here are the drawings, in no particular order. Photos were taken with an iPhone and some are a bit out of focus--my bad.
Mara Gervais
Melissa Jurado
Sophia Lu
Christina Messick
(Continued next post)
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