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Christina_at_QMC · 07-20-2009, 11:30 PM

So a friend of mine passed two months back in a motorcycle accident. So I decided to build a cross out of the bike parts left from his bike. Also made a plaque and metal ribbon to go on the cross. Anyhow here is a vid of me working on the plaque and some pics of the finished product before clear. Keep in mind this is only the second time I have airbrushed a portrait.

I am planning on giving this to his mom so she can have a memorial for him to display by the spot he was killed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcm6dDPVsw

Im really hoping his mom will like this.

DPancoast · 07-20-2009, 11:32 PM

wow, thats really cool. what did you use to make it?

and its such a thoughtful gift, his mom and family will love it I'm sure.

im sorry to hear about your friends passing. may he RIP

Christina_at_QMC · 07-20-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DPancoast

wow, thats really cool. what did you use to make it?

and its such a thoughtful gift, his mom and family will love it I'm sure.

im sorry to hear about your friends passing. may he RIP

Thanks :D

scrap metal and paint...lol.

the actual cross is made of bike parts... the portrait in on a piece of scrap metal i painted base black with white, silver met., and HOK cobalt blue candy.

The banner is scrap metal painted base white, with HOK Cobalt blue candy.

xarewhyayen · 07-20-2009, 11:59 PM

well done, i wish i had that kind of talent

ndubz · 07-21-2009, 12:52 AM

seriously, that is touching. thats a good thing youve done there. it looks great. Im sorry to hear about your friends passing. RIP

**Alex** · 07-21-2009, 06:39 AM

^Ditto... And you have skills with airbrush btw.

4DR_DB7 · 07-21-2009, 06:54 AM

nice work, you have skills for sure. Very nice tribute. Heres hoping you won't have to make any more in the forseeable future.

Scapegoat · 07-21-2009, 07:25 AM

really nice thought and very well executed. portraits are hard as **** to get right, and you've done a great job

DPancoast · 07-21-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christina_at_QMC

Thanks :D

scrap metal and paint...lol.

the actual cross is made of bike parts... the portrait in on a piece of scrap metal i painted base black with white, silver met., and HOK cobalt blue candy. Looks great.

The banner is scrap metal painted base white, with HOK Cobalt blue candy.

That's very cool! I have no artistic talent whatsoever so you'll get all the praise in the world from me haha. I think it's a great thing you've done for your friend.

jpalamar · 07-21-2009, 04:05 PM

Can't see the vid at work. But, I'm sure it turned out great. Even if it sucked, it would still be awsome because of the origional idea.

Congrats and keep up the good work!

grimm · 07-21-2009, 04:11 PM

i think it's awesome!!!
i just had a friend pass this past Friday from a motorcycle accident.

james_ls · 07-21-2009, 07:40 PM

God Bless.

Pretty touching to do something like that.

Took my breath away, same name as me minus last name spelling.

07-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
Christina_at_QMC Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Oxford, PA Member #13834 My Ride: 90 Nissan 300zx, 96 Toyota Celica, 48 Ford Coupe iTrader: (0)	Just figured I'd share... friendly criticism welcome So a friend of mine passed two months back in a motorcycle accident. So I decided to build a cross out of the bike parts left from his bike. Also made a plaque and metal ribbon to go on the cross. Anyhow here is a vid of me working on the plaque and some pics of the finished product before clear. Keep in mind this is only the second time I have airbrushed a portrait. I am planning on giving this to his mom so she can have a memorial for him to display by the spot he was killed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcm6dDPVsw Im really hoping his mom will like this.

07-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#11
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	i think it's awesome!!! i just had a friend pass this past Friday from a motorcycle accident. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	God Bless. Pretty touching to do something like that. Took my breath away, same name as me minus last name spelling. __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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