I used to do airbrush murals, years ago 
woolfys panel van designs compertition.
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Originally posted by martin maltas
I used to do airbrush murals, years ago
I borrowed a hairbrush from someone called Muriel once, does that count
still hoping you'll find some of your artwork Martin, would really love to see some
Bessie - four star commerdation
Originally posted by martin maltas
I used to do airbrush murals, years ago
I borrowed a hairbrush from someone called Muriel once, does that count
still hoping you'll find some of your artwork Martin, would really love to see some
Bessie - four star commerdation
This is my first attempt. Bit rough given the lack of tools and computing grunt.
Moving away from the usual panel used for signage (the window space on the side) you can make the signage massive while keeping the panel van look. A pearl or just plain metallic purple will always get attention and is about as good as it gets for colour choices (2 tone) given greens and orange are both associated with those other vans.
Please disregard the wheels ; ) Just there as place holders. Didn't bother with the top, just plain white.
I've got a much better idea in the works but I thought I'd just throw this up for a looksy.
Leon & Tia 'Commy the Commer'
Moving away from the usual panel used for signage (the window space on the side) you can make the signage massive while keeping the panel van look. A pearl or just plain metallic purple will always get attention and is about as good as it gets for colour choices (2 tone) given greens and orange are both associated with those other vans.
Please disregard the wheels ; ) Just there as place holders. Didn't bother with the top, just plain white.
I've got a much better idea in the works but I thought I'd just throw this up for a looksy.
Leon & Tia 'Commy the Commer'
Here's Mark II.
This builds on the original design with also trying to tie in the business more. I'm not a very traditionalist thus I've made the bottom panels one with the top panels and removing the dents/lines.
This isn't a signage design more than it's about panel work. The shape around the lettering (logo) would actually be cut out of the original body and indented (by as little as 2cm) and any dark colour would work, black, grey etc. For further effect, 'damaged' or given a rough surface - a molten metal look is what I'm thinking. The lettering all cut out of metal and chromed. Again a raise from the flat surface of as little as 2cm would work really well.
To tie everything together, the edge of the cut-out shape would look great surrounded in the same way the windowless panel edging on panel vans but smaller (approx half the width) and with sharp edges. This will show of the obvious skills on offer and brings the usual Commer-van-ness to the design so to not alienate purists.
For extra super bonus points, make the edges (as shown on the purple bit) extend beyond slightly from the original panels and curved on an arch so the centre is level with the original panels to give it a truly 3D perspective.
Again, metallic or pearl finish. Any colour with zip will work. White on top. The rear would just have the logo and contact details sign written. The front grill and bumper(s) would be great if custom made. Not something crazy, just slightly different (ie smaller than original etc) and chromed. Again shows off the skilled service without alienation.
Some work by a good airbrush artist would be great. Darken the inner edges of the logo cut-out and accentuate the shape of the van in the purple areas. This would make the design pop more but also sells Commer's to the uninitiated. More Commers on the road, better for business.
Leon & Tia 'Commy the Commer'
This builds on the original design with also trying to tie in the business more. I'm not a very traditionalist thus I've made the bottom panels one with the top panels and removing the dents/lines.
This isn't a signage design more than it's about panel work. The shape around the lettering (logo) would actually be cut out of the original body and indented (by as little as 2cm) and any dark colour would work, black, grey etc. For further effect, 'damaged' or given a rough surface - a molten metal look is what I'm thinking. The lettering all cut out of metal and chromed. Again a raise from the flat surface of as little as 2cm would work really well.
To tie everything together, the edge of the cut-out shape would look great surrounded in the same way the windowless panel edging on panel vans but smaller (approx half the width) and with sharp edges. This will show of the obvious skills on offer and brings the usual Commer-van-ness to the design so to not alienate purists.
For extra super bonus points, make the edges (as shown on the purple bit) extend beyond slightly from the original panels and curved on an arch so the centre is level with the original panels to give it a truly 3D perspective.
Again, metallic or pearl finish. Any colour with zip will work. White on top. The rear would just have the logo and contact details sign written. The front grill and bumper(s) would be great if custom made. Not something crazy, just slightly different (ie smaller than original etc) and chromed. Again shows off the skilled service without alienation.
Some work by a good airbrush artist would be great. Darken the inner edges of the logo cut-out and accentuate the shape of the van in the purple areas. This would make the design pop more but also sells Commer's to the uninitiated. More Commers on the road, better for business.
Leon & Tia 'Commy the Commer'
This is what i had in mind for my minibus, but i decided on an american theme instead, well mine is a Chrysler Dodge PB version. Anyway here`s the picture for your commerpetition Woolfy, hope you like it.
Studio's version of what I meant is so much better but I found out how to do it (well almost) so here you go :I
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And the 'Cream Cracker version, trouble is I couldn't find any cream so you will have to imagine the white is actually cream and the brownish colour is actually dark brown :I
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'Harvey the RV'
And the 'Cream Cracker version, trouble is I couldn't find any cream so you will have to imagine the white is actually cream and the brownish colour is actually dark brown :I
'Harvey the RV'
well done Panky - that's a cracker:I[V][xx(] sorry, couldn't resist.
Great idea for a colour scheme - are you thinking Great Western Railway chocolate & cream type thing[8)][?]
Bessie - four star commerdation
:I[V][xx(] sorry, couldn't resist.Great idea for a colour scheme - are you thinking Great Western Railway chocolate & cream type thing[8)][?]
Bessie - four star commerdation
oh just incase youve all forgot the competition ends on the 12th of this month which is in four days time, some one will win the prise, it could be you. i still havent received you kids pictures yet cazz , are they going to have a go [?] or is someone else going to step in at the last minute, the lines close at twelve midnight and i will announce the winner on the evening after. like i said they dont have to be brilliant pictures , im more into the colour schemes and the style of writing is very important along with the shape of the badges. good luck and may the best commerade win.
Sorry woolfy, boys did a couple of pictures but when we scanned them into pc didn't show the detail or colour very well, meant to bring them to the forest but forgot... Never mind!!
Good Luck all
Cazz... student commerade!!!!
Good Luck all
Cazz... student commerade!!!!
right ive been thinking about this for some time now with my wife and we have a few problems. one of which is that we are torn between two different colour schemes which we both love to bits .the second problem is that we are confused over one of the designs posted as to who actually designed it. we have given this some really great thought, and have decided that because we are stuck on deciding which colour scheme to go for, we are going to have a second place runners up prise of £30.00.cash or a £60.00 voucher to spend on some panels with ourselves. this persons colour scheme will be used not on our panels van but on our camper van instead. (and the runner up is) macker1 with his black and cream paint design on page 3, well done that man and congratulations for entering. send me an email as to how you want paying my friend. (now then) we come to the winning design and our second problem. well its like this studio sent in two designs one of which was green and the other was blue and cream, which she said panky had designed, well the winning colour which we will be using on the coventry commer pannels van is going to be the blue and cream one.( so well done both of you for that winning entry). the only trouble is whos going to take the credit for it. or should i split it between you both[?] please let me know guys as i would feel terrible getting it wrong.if you do decide to split it between you both i will give you both thirty pounds each or fifty pounds on a voucher each. which is more than i was originaly going to give awy tonight.now i cant be any fairer than that now can i.[?] please email me once you have decided.[:0]
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