Presto51
06-12-2016, 05:07 PM
I want to send a very much belated shout out of deep appreciation to forum members RumRunner, and Taz for fulfilling a couple of bucket list items of mine. One to see my name in a magazine publication, and two to have that article mounted and framed
Some of you, who have been hanging out here on this forum know, I helped Michael, a.k.a.RumRunner, with his build, GTM #327.
Being of a bias mindset, I still think it's one of the best looking GTM examples built, but that's just me.
The Carlisle Import and Kit Car Nationals was the first show that Michael showed #327 which caught the attention of the on-line magazine, Car Builder, who photographed Michael's car and asked him to do a write up for an upcoming issue, which was September/October 2014 issue.
Image my surprise when I read the very kind words that Michael wrote.and saw my name in print. Heck I thought I might have been a royal P.IA., and giving off "freaky" vibes, with the mantra, this car wants to be built, Lol.
After seeing that article I knew I wanted it mounted and framed. I contacted a few graphic artist companies, and came to the conclusion that what I was asking for was, either very costly. or they didn't understand what I wanted done.
This is where Ash, a.k.a. Taz comes in. While talking to him about this year's calendar orders options, that I wanted,I casually mention to him that I was having a hard time finding someone to understand my concept of a framed magazine article. After listening to my ideas, he asked if I wanted him to take a stab at developing a rough draft. I knew by his calendar work, that he does know his way around Photoshop, and since he was crazy enough, to want to give it a try, to develop what I wanted, I said sure why not.
Below is what Ash came up with and as you can see, it just blew me away. He did capture exactly what I had in mind. He is a true artist, and can't thank him enough for what he was able to do.
After that I manage to find a frame shop to mount, and frame it just the way I wanted it.
Again I want to send a massive shout out to just two of the many talented forum members, who help all of us to fulfill our passions, and dreams.
Ron
54908
Some of you, who have been hanging out here on this forum know, I helped Michael, a.k.a.RumRunner, with his build, GTM #327.
Being of a bias mindset, I still think it's one of the best looking GTM examples built, but that's just me.
The Carlisle Import and Kit Car Nationals was the first show that Michael showed #327 which caught the attention of the on-line magazine, Car Builder, who photographed Michael's car and asked him to do a write up for an upcoming issue, which was September/October 2014 issue.
Image my surprise when I read the very kind words that Michael wrote.and saw my name in print. Heck I thought I might have been a royal P.IA., and giving off "freaky" vibes, with the mantra, this car wants to be built, Lol.
After seeing that article I knew I wanted it mounted and framed. I contacted a few graphic artist companies, and came to the conclusion that what I was asking for was, either very costly. or they didn't understand what I wanted done.
This is where Ash, a.k.a. Taz comes in. While talking to him about this year's calendar orders options, that I wanted,I casually mention to him that I was having a hard time finding someone to understand my concept of a framed magazine article. After listening to my ideas, he asked if I wanted him to take a stab at developing a rough draft. I knew by his calendar work, that he does know his way around Photoshop, and since he was crazy enough, to want to give it a try, to develop what I wanted, I said sure why not.
Below is what Ash came up with and as you can see, it just blew me away. He did capture exactly what I had in mind. He is a true artist, and can't thank him enough for what he was able to do.
After that I manage to find a frame shop to mount, and frame it just the way I wanted it.
Again I want to send a massive shout out to just two of the many talented forum members, who help all of us to fulfill our passions, and dreams.
Ron
54908