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I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 1:36:45 AM
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pkellymc
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For the last month or so, I've been cogitating and expectorating over what image I might grace the badgeless tank of my '06 DWG with. Several responses from an earlier thread brought me around to see that with the badges removed, the remaining flames seemed to be framing "something" that was now absent. I can't help but notice how the swoop & curve of the main flame seems to perfectly match the tush & gams of a pin-up babe, a la Vargas or Rundi, and one favoring a "fluffier" curvier shape. Proportions would surely have her busting thru (pardon the pun) the upper double-pinstripes, and I'm still wondering about how to breach/interrupt them for the artwork, and whether it's worth trying to incorporate the spheres of the flush cap/gauge into the eventual artwork or avoid them altogether. Have a look at the tank/flames (ya see what I mean about the curves!?!?) and feel free to offer any thoughts, ideas, whims. I'm not yet 100% bought in to the pin-up thing, but the "frame of the flame" is sure lobbying hard for the idea. Whaddaya think?
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 1:48:24 AM
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gt46660
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I have had the same idea. I just called it WW II nose art pinup girls. A few people have done it on this forum. No luck finding anyone in Korea to do it yet....
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 4:56:11 AM
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pkellymc
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Oh yeah...the pin-up babe pictured is just an example of the style I'm thinking of, included to show how a shape like hers might cozy into the flame. Personally, I'd like to find one a lot cuter, and a little fluffier.
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 4:56:44 AM
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If you really like the curvy ones I would look at Petty, Vargas is good too.
I have tons and tons of it Kelly! Let me know I can email ya some good stuff!
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 5:07:20 AM
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I think it's a great idea and can definitely envision the right girl for your tank. I love Vargas but also adore Olivia although her girls are usually more on the skinny side. I absolutely adore Bettie Page pinup pictures and have one I can send you that was an Olivia. Not sure it's appropriate to post on the forum.
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 6:06:30 AM
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Check here. http://www.thepinupfiles.com/
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 6:16:25 AM
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huh? cute , nostalgic....go for it!
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 7:41:52 AM
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pkellymc
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Exactly, ScooterWench. Betty is one that caught my eye on the link I PM'd to you...do like her shape. I'm thinking that the "art" will be confined by the limitations of the "canvas", such that the pose of the figure would have to be similar to that of my example (assuming that I wanted her form to nestle within the shape of the flame). I'm also thinking that a good airbrush artist (Pygmalion?) could compose the ideal pin-up by borrowing elements from several different ones. If so, I just need to look at a ton of pin-up girls, and pick a bunch of "elements" that appeal to me...I knew the job was dangerous when I took it!
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 8:14:20 AM
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Scooter Wench
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Well I, for one, can't wait to see the finished product! Especially if you do a Bettie pin up! I just love her!
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 8:26:14 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: pkellymc
Oh yeah...the pin-up babe pictured is just an example of the style I'm thinking of, included to show how a shape like hers might cozy into the flame. Personally, I'd like to find one a lot cuter, and a little fluffier.
I think that will make an awesome paint job. And on behalf of the "fluffier" women of the world, I thank you.
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 9:03:43 AM
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ok so maybe i "accidently" found this website...by accident..i was looking for...oh try this page. Not 50's but modern and There are hundreds of full figured honeys done pin up style. www.toilgirls.com
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 11:37:48 AM
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ok,, i am beginning to get worried about y'all now!
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RE: I'm thinking 40's/50's pin-up babe... - 5/20/2008 11:46:31 AM
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Man, what a great thread!! 
Heck, I even found a new avatar!
Now, to see about getting 'her' photoshopped onto my scoot.............
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