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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: Thomas_H on June 23, 2013, 03:17:48 PM

Title: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: Thomas_H on June 23, 2013, 03:17:48 PM
I am proud to present two of my babys that were born as pre-production units.

The Autobahn-Drive  ;D

Those are actually based on the DOD 250 with a few gimmicks.
feel free to visit my site to find out more.
The small one is actually even smaller than a 1590A, its a 1550A !!!!

(http://go.thcustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Autobahn_both.png)

Here you can see what is inside:

Standard 1590B
(http://go.thcustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/autobahn_gs-685x1024.jpg)

Super Mini 1550A
(http://go.thcustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/autobahn_mini_gs-585x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: croquet hoop on June 23, 2013, 04:07:25 PM
Both look really great, I love the raw aluminum with black markings and white knobs. Is that black silkscreen, or just decals?
Title: Re: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: Thomas_H on June 23, 2013, 04:21:25 PM
None,
Its positive image toner transfer. I dont like waterslide decals or other adhesives.  As I also do custom acid etching with negative images it was a a short way to go.

I am glad you like the look. I spent months to try out things to find a look-and-feel that appeals to me.
The production units will be powdercoated and have the shiny aluminium top.

I am currently working on color graphics and laser etching to complete the offer.
Title: Re: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: Vallhagen on June 23, 2013, 06:35:57 PM
Just having a deja'vu here... Didnt i just see this ;D? A small one and her big brother.

Well man, these looks just great too. You definately have a taste for good artwork.

Cheers
Title: Re: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: alanp on June 23, 2013, 09:26:29 PM
Very nice. Is the Kraftwerk reference intentional? :) Is the next one a Tour De Pedal?
Title: Re: Presenting the Autobahn-Drive - standard and mini-size
Post by: Thomas_H on June 24, 2013, 05:44:34 AM
Yes, its intentional, but its not a reference to Kraftwerk. I thought about using Route66 or something like that but as a German Autobahn was much more appealing  :D