Popular Post Foxfold Posted October 8, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) I found a pattern of a Dodge Challenger in the library, by @grampa, I cut it on an A3 piece (16½" x 11½") of 3mm ply. I must admit that A3, fit's beautifully on my saw but alas my eyesight and arms are not long enough to cope very well when I have the 'long' part between me and the blade. So I think I'll stick to my A4 wood from now on. A question if I may ? I wouldn't know one car from another, so do you think this is cut well enough to be given to someone who knows a lot about cars ? I intend to frame it with the same frame I used on the 'Bird on a Tap' so would like to have some honest opinions before I go ahead with it. Edited October 8, 2020 by Foxfold spelling amazingkevin, Wizard of Oz, John B and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Any car nut would love that, very nice job Foxfold and RabidAlien 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Very nice Brenda, and I am sure that any petrol head would adore it. I know what you mean by "Short arm syndrome" or maybe in my case it's "Big Belly", because it always gets in the way when cutting large pieces, hence another reason I don't sit Foxfold and jollyred 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) I think you did a great job on it Brenda. Anyone who loves those cars would for sure love it. I have encountered issues like that you did, trying to figure out how to cut something when it’s hard to reach it. Edited October 8, 2020 by meflick Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Nice work Marg! Yes, it looks just like a Dodge Challenger. Foxfold, wombatie and amazingkevin 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Very well done. Any car guy will know what it is. However I have seen some cuts like this have the cars brand and model cut into the background somewhere. Helps with presentation when hung where non car guys might see it. Quick question. What is the standard photo frame sizes over there? Over here standard photo sizes are 8"X10" (20.32x25.40) and 11"x14" (23.94x35.56). When I can, I will try to size my panels to suit the standard frame unless the pattern will not allow it. I will often enlarge or reduce the pattern as needed to suit a standard Photo size. An 11"X14" is not that difficut to reach while cutting. I don't use paper sizes like our Letter (8 1/2 x11) or Tabloid (11X17) for portraits, as they are not quite as proportionaly appealing. amazingkevin and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, FrankEV said: Very well done. Any car guy will know what it is. However I have seen some cuts like this have the cars brand and model cut into the background somewhere. Helps with presentation when hung where non car guys might see it. Quick question. What is the standard photo frame sizes over there? Over here standard photo sizes are 8"X10" (20.32x25.40) and 11"x14" (23.94x35.56). When I can, I will try to size my panels to suit the standard frame unless the pattern will not allow it. I will often enlarge or reduce the pattern as needed to suit a standard Photo size. An 11"X14" is not that difficut to reach while cutting. I don't use paper sizes like our Letter (8 1/2 x11) or Tabloid (11X17) for portraits, as they are not quite as proportionaly appealing. My SIL will know exactly what car it is, he has a passion for them. !! I just wanted to ask the 'more experienced scrollers' if it was up to par for a car fanatic, as I don't have the first clue and didn't want to give him something that wasn't good enough. It's for his 'office' in the garden. I used the A3 sheet of wood because it's the biggest I have and I'll make an oak frame for it. It's just the right size to fit the space he has 'spare' over his desk. Our 'standard' photo frame sizes are much the same as yours by the look of it. FrankEV and RabidAlien 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Even though you are going to give it away, I think its a keeper. Nice job. heppnerguy, Foxfold and amazingkevin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Looks great to me! I'm not a car guy, but I've been outside enough in the last ten years to recognize one. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 I'm not much of a car buff but I'd hang it up. you've cut that very well. If I were a real car buff I'd be driving a Challenger. Love Chrysler products. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 I would cherish this on my wall of Fame,!!! Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Those are one of my favorite cars, and I think you did a wonderful job with this.. SIL should love it.. someday since I'm not rich enough for a drivable one.. I'll make myself a portrait one to hang on my wall.. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 15 hours ago, dgman said: Nice work Marg! Yes, it looks just like a Dodge Challenger. Thanks for that Dan but unfortunately it wasn't me, it was Brenda's. Marg Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 Terrific work Brenda. Your friend will love it. I too have short arms and every time I do an A3 I say that it's the last but it never is. Marg John B and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Great job I am sure they will love it......Paul Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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