3barefoot 52 Posted March 7, 2014 I have a guy who wants to name his boat "4 Day Break" (he's a fireman, here in NC they get 4 days off in a row) At the end of the K in BREAK he wants a fire hose coming off the K... BUT he wants it to curl and go back under the rest of name and have water spraying out the nozzle (not a problem with the water) I can't find a fire hose I can turn to do it with. Here is the one I found and he seems to like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 7, 2014 Something along these lines? Firehose.eps Firehose.svg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted March 7, 2014 I'm thinking in terms of a "tail" like a sports team name would have ---- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted March 7, 2014 Did you notice that the fire hose is just a couple squiggly lines? Just make one yourself It might be easier if you draw it on paper a few times and then either take a picture of it or scan it then trace your hose. Make a few designs, 3 tops and Im sure hell pick one of them. I think we tend to be much pickier then the customer. They usually think the designs are great or it will get him really close. I cant for the life of me finalize the design for my boat name but Im sure Id be able to sell it to someone in a heartbeat. Its just not good enough for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3barefoot 52 Posted March 7, 2014 I'm thinking in terms of a "tail" like a sports team name would have ---- Yes... Like a tail.. Coming off the bottom of the K and turning back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3barefoot 52 Posted March 7, 2014 Did you notice that the fire hose is just a couple squiggly lines? Just make one yourself It might be easier if you draw it on paper a few times and then either take a picture of it or scan it then trace your hose. Make a few designs, 3 tops and Im sure hell pick one of them. I think we tend to be much pickier then the customer. They usually think the designs are great or it will get him really close. I cant for the life of me finalize the design for my boat name but Im sure Id be able to sell it to someone in a heartbeat. Its just not good enough for me... Wow.. This is why I LOVE you guys on here... I would have NEVER thought to draw it on paper and take a pic! My scanner is broke right now.. So I would have to draw one and take a pic and email it to myself... Then just cut the nozzle off and hope it matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow.. This is why I LOVE you guys on here... I would have NEVER thought to draw it on paper and take a pic! My scanner is broke right now.. So I would have to draw one and take a pic and email it to myself... Then just cut the nozzle off and hope it matches. Or just bluetooth the picture to your computer if your computer has bluetooth. You dont have to hope it matches. Draw a few on paper and then take the picture and get it on your computer somehow. Then in your program just manually trace them. Once you do that you now have vector hose tails. They are scalable to infinity and just tweak it until they flow together. I dont know if your comment was sarcasm or not, I havent had my coffee yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 7, 2014 Just a quickie, mind you... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
express2100 154 Posted March 8, 2014 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="skarekrow" data-cid="347142" data-time="1394215409"><p><br /><br /> Just a quickie, mind you...<br /><br /><br /> <a href='<a href='<a href='http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach%C2%A7ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=97228'>http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach%C2%A7ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=97228</a>'><a href='http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach%C2%A7ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=97228'>http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=97228</a></a>'>4DayBreak.png</a></p></blockquote><br /><br /> <br /><br /> I like this. With a different font of course. The firefighters running the hose is a nice touch. Seems to be quite a few members here producing work for firefighters/departments. I think it's great! Much respect for those who risk their lives to save others!!! I would be honored Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted March 8, 2014 Again... Skarekrow producing artwork to help someone out! Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted March 8, 2014 I know the poster's customer wants the hose comming off of the K but I thought I'd try something different. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted March 8, 2014 Creativity I know the poster's customer wants the hose comming off of the K but I thought I'd try something different. This spurs new ideas and is a vital part of what we do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted March 8, 2014 DWP what is that font called.. Really like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 8, 2014 DW where you find the firefighter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted March 8, 2014 Skare another nice start for the OP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3barefoot 52 Posted March 8, 2014 Just a quickie, mind you... 4DayBreak.png WOW! Now that is cute!!! I know the poster's customer wants the hose comming off of the K but I thought I'd try something different. And so is yours!! I know my line isn't clean at the K.. I was going to clean it up when I was weeding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3barefoot 52 Posted March 8, 2014 Just a quickie, mind you...4DayBreak.png How in the world did you do that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted March 9, 2014 In your image 3barefoot just node edit those ares that are a little off.. Looks good though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted March 9, 2014 Grabbed some guys outta the junk drawer, scribbled some hats and boots on 'em & hooked them together with hose. Just a Vision, Photoshop, and scads of reference images... (the one guy was originally hangin' on to a huge dog!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted March 9, 2014 The font is "A dripping Marker" The Fireman I had from a while back don't remember where I got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3barefoot 52 Posted March 11, 2014 Grabbed some guys outta the junk drawer, scribbled somehats and boots on 'em & hooked them together with hose. Just a Vision, Photoshop, and scads of reference images... (the one guy was originally hangin' on to a huge dog!) You are too good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louis clarke ii 202 Posted March 11, 2014 Another idea...(a little busy for me) 4 Day Break-2.eps 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
