Not leaping... "FLYING" Jaguar!
#1
09-25-2012, 08:19 PM
Not leaping... "FLYING" Jaguar!
So, my Mark V project is a period sensitive modification, turning the car into a coupe, with very streamlined lines such as the custom coach work vehicles of the time, and pre-war times. Since the vehicle will not be "correct" and is a Craig Sibley design, I felt it needed a custom hood ornament also. I am adding wings to the iconic leaping Jaguar, making it FLY! So far, most appear to like the one on the bottom whereas I prefer the one on the top. The top one is a bit more aggressive and "art deco", while the bottom is more classical and traditional. One thing I will mention for the purists is that I am NOT modifying the original mascot. Unfortunately, it is long gone, and I am using a mascot from a early model XJ6, aftermarket job. Please let me know your preference (the top version, or the bottom)?
#2
09-25-2012, 09:46 PM
Veteran Member
The following users liked this post:
Cybersib (09-26-2012)
#3
09-26-2012, 05:53 AM
Veteran Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow, Scotland UK
Posts: 47,303
Received 9,005 Likes
on
4,113 Posts
#5
09-26-2012, 07:59 AM
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: PHX some of the time
Posts: 116,746
Received 6,253 Likes
on
5,453 Posts
#6
09-26-2012, 08:26 AM
#7
09-26-2012, 09:43 AM
Trending Topics
#9
09-26-2012, 01:15 PM
So, I have had a lot of folks saying that they like the bottom one, but personally I like the top. SO, I took the best of the bottom and the top and came up with this design. I think it is just what I needed, and I thank my friends for helping me come up with this design. I'd be very interested in hearing your comments about this final one. It is now the 1st (top) of these 3 designs:
#10
09-26-2012, 01:29 PM
The following users liked this post:
Cybersib (09-26-2012)
#11
09-26-2012, 02:49 PM
#12
09-26-2012, 05:07 PM
Veteran Member
The following users liked this post:
Cybersib (09-28-2012)
#13
09-26-2012, 06:01 PM
The following users liked this post:
Cybersib (09-28-2012)
#14
09-26-2012, 06:12 PM
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: PHX some of the time
Posts: 116,746
Received 6,253 Likes
on
5,453 Posts
The following users liked this post:
Cybersib (09-28-2012)
#16
12-02-2012, 08:57 PM
That's a tough one, Cyb. I just tuned in on your pro-ject.
Yes, the top one is more art-deco and may accent the finished car. However, the step up halfway down the wing seems to make too great of distance at the rear tip of the wing and the rear foot of the cat. The silhouette of the lower cat is easier on the eye but lacks your deco look. Can you fix that? I've tried to imagine sliding the wings up and down the cats but of course you need to stay close to where, in the real world(LOL) the wings would be attached.
'Cheers' Roadslayer
Yes, the top one is more art-deco and may accent the finished car. However, the step up halfway down the wing seems to make too great of distance at the rear tip of the wing and the rear foot of the cat. The silhouette of the lower cat is easier on the eye but lacks your deco look. Can you fix that? I've tried to imagine sliding the wings up and down the cats but of course you need to stay close to where, in the real world(LOL) the wings would be attached.
'Cheers' Roadslayer
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)