My first Custom Paint Job in Australia

[Helmet Head]

Not my bike, but one I just finished painting. 89 GSXR1100. I was given the Iron Man as a basic theme to work with. had a lot of artistic license. First bike I've done in Australia. Let me know what you think.

Helmet Head

Before
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/Bike2.jpg

After

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/499.jpg
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/500.jpg
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/498.jpg

[Gix11]

Got any more photos from the front etc mate? Looks like a nice job.

[Helmet Head]

Thanks!
I've got a pile of other pics. Here's one from the front and one from the back. Also another from the side...maybe a clearer over all view.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/473.jpg
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/Fromback.jpg
http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/Leftside.jpg

Bike is presently in its owner's hands. He tells me he's got plans for new pipes and windscreen, but first on the list is to get the wheels re-done. When that gets done I'll be getting some more pics.


Helmet Head

[watkins]

not my cup of tea, but great job on your behalf!
i dont understand why though?? (you would get this done)

[Helmet Head]

Thanks for that. I had a lot of fun doing this one. Great theme to work with.

As for why...Great colours, flashy, head turning...you pick. I'm glad that you say it's not your cup of tea. I was going for something custom, and to me, custom means that the owner loves it, cause it suits his taste. If everyone loved it, it wouldn't be as personal I don't think. In the end, if the owner is happy, I'm happy.

[holyman_999]

That's some nice work there, mate... I like the whole 'theme-without-actually-showing-or-putting-the-name-on-there' thing... If it had little ironmen, or his face, or 'IRONMAN' on the tank, I think it'd be too cheezy...

However, I must admit I was disappointed to see you didn't turn the fuel cap into his chest cannon thing... [:p]

I wish i could do something like this to my bike... but i don't even wash it, so it'd end up cactus in a month... [xx(]

[Helmet Head]

Thanks Holyman... Funny you should say that. The bike's owner and I talked about some ideas for the design, and as I was prepping and priming, the design was settled to be the reds and yellows that you see, with GSXR1100 done in the Iron Man font along the fairing, with a picture of the Iron man on the lower part of each fairing. Once I got started with the shading, I finished up the rear panels, and sent him the pictures, he decided against the portrait for the same reasons you stated. I called the original design "smack in the face with the theme".
As for the chest connon gas cap, good idea...I too thought of it, but only after I had put it all back together...
Hey...maybe we can paint your bike up to look dirty...that way, when people start razzing you for having such a filthy bike, you can explain that this is your idea of custom....Genius...I know.
Thanks for that.

[Shadowzone]

Not my thing either, but great work.

[Gix11]

Looks 10 fold better than the original (that was one of Suzuki's worst colour ways). I like your work mate, looks very sharp and professional. You'll do well. Hopefully a few guys from here may be able to use your services if your local to them.

I don't mean to tel you about any competition or anything but I'm sure you'll admire others artwork, check out Caleb's work. He's a local guy around here (a real good bloke to talk to as well) and his work just blows me away, I'm sure you'll appreciate it:

http://www.luckycaleb.com/

[sen]

My daily firestorm is following the Iron Man theme (red, gold wheels, gold belly pan).. I was also thinking of doing a blue light-up fuel filler.. somehow.. or even a blue angel-eyes style ring around the haedlight.. it's a fun theme, the red & gold look awesome together.. but I agree, any branding/characters would've ruined the above.. so good choice!

[rod185651]

I would love to see this bike in the flesh. Nice art work mate.

[stu]

Not my kind of thing, but can certainly appreciate the work and skill involved. Nice work.

[Jockney Rebel]

nice airbrush work

[papa smurf]

Quality work right there.
Where are you at Helmet Head?

[Deano]

looks good if thats the sort of stuff you are into.

is a 94/95mod by the way

[Helmet Head]

Thanks Everyone. Gix...Caleb's work is awesome. Love the attention to detail.

I should have mentioned...I am in Sydney. The bike is in getting the rims done as we speak, but it should be cruising in or around the Cronulla area shortly.

HH