Author Topic: Pagoda Group Grill Badge (Read 57802 times)

RonB · « **Reply #75 on:** May 06, 2015, 13:57:53 »

Nice Job Peter,

With a program in Photo Shop use a program called Topaz.

It will take a photo and create line drawing.

There are several others that will work also.

RonB

Flyair · « **Reply #76 on:** May 11, 2015, 09:24:34 »

I noticed that after an initial heat, the question is now somewhat drifting away. For not being able to produce any drawing (my talents are limited in that area

I count on the imaginative and innovative proposals from the more gifted Members, or at lest those with a good drawing computer program...

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #77 on:** May 11, 2015, 11:38:53 »

Just returned from travelling to Florida and did not see this thread about Badges.
I agree with Alfred a badge on the SL grille does not do it justice.
When in Germany in 1972 picking up my 220D at the factory we travelled all over eastern Europe and southern Europe.
My grill has many Badges on it. Of course they are worn out today.
On an old Mercedes they look great, but on the SL's it would not go.
One suggestion was attaching it to the license plate surround piece.
That is OK but I have seen Badges on other foreign cars that have an arm screwed to the bumper or elsewhere and at the top of the arm
sits the Badge.
This makes it separate from the body and if you sell the car you can keep it for a remembrance.
AS far as the design is concerned Peter has a good idea about the world in the background but I like the Gull Wing raised car (Silver one not the red one)
it should not be a picture. If you look at other foreign car badges there are many ideas. At the moment I cannot recall them all.
Tom

Raymond · « **Reply #78 on:** May 27, 2015, 15:23:25 »

Hi gang, There is still time to submit your suggestions for the Grille Badge/Club logo. I'm arbitrarily extending the deadline to June 8th to give you another weekend to be creative. We've got some good input but there is always room for more.

Cheers!

Jkalplus1 · « **Reply #79 on:** June 23, 2015, 12:44:32 »

Great.
I commit to buying two. Will think of designs.
J.

ejboyd5 · « **Reply #80 on:** June 23, 2015, 19:14:23 »

Quote from: Peter van Es on May 04, 2015, 11:38:32

Note that with the right software we can have the world map visible through the Pagoda.... I think that would look better. Here's an experiment (I'm on my work computer so don't have all the graphics tools available to remove all the stuff outside of the oval). This can't be used as I don't know who owns the pagoda picture

1) Removing "all the stuff outside of the oval" would be a great idea as it would get rid of California.

This is what the German official club also has... I rather like their drawing of the Pagoda... maybe we can find out who produced that...

2) The German club's rendition and the earlier proposal showing the car "head-on" seem the best for displaying the unique shape of the Pagoda. I know this exercise is slanted toward the development of a car badge, but it also appears that these ideas would work for a relatively low cost transfer that could be applied to the inside of the windshield or to the glass in the hardtop.

Garry · « **Reply #81 on:** June 23, 2015, 21:46:50 »

Here is a drawing that we did for our 50th celebration done by a member that may help if someone wishes to put it into an oval or circle with the world background

Garry

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #82 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:29:13 »

Gary:
The only 2 things I would suggest is adding
1-W113 to the license plate and making it a rectangle to look like European plates.
2- Removing the heavy black line that outlines the rear window.
It is too dominating. at least in the drawing you sent.
Tom M

JamesL · « **Reply #83 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:02:05 »

Garry
Like that one - although the radio antenna is a tad intrusive

ChrisInNashville · « **Reply #84 on:** June 27, 2015, 00:23:06 »

I'm not creative in design, but I'll buy one when it's ready.

Is it helpful to the club if we prepay purchases?

enochbell · « **Reply #85 on:** June 27, 2015, 11:45:26 »

I like the idea of a badge, and i have some suggestions about the approach. First: most but not all members will want one, and these will not be inexpensive to produce. In fact, if we need to employ design resources (which I believe will probably be needed to turn out a badge that effectively reflects the pride of ownership so evident among group members) the cost will run in the neighborhood of a year's membership for each badge at a production run of 2,000. Not a big deal to most, but I believe it argues against making this a membership benefit as opposed to an individual option. Second, design is not easy. There are some great suggestions in this thread but, imo, they are not on the marque (sorry). A grill badge is an emblem, and it should serve as a symbol of a particular quality or concept related to the group and/or the W113. A pic of a W113 is, imo, too literal and complicated to serve as an emblem. Perhaps there is a member with professional logo design experience? If not, I would support retaining someone.
Hope the helps and does not offend,

g

Pawel66 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 29, 2015, 15:47:18 »

My abilities in design are somewhat limited, I can share a picture of an actual German badge if need be (I have the bumper version, not the grill version). I would buy two if we produce it - just for interest reassurance....

UJJ · « **Reply #87 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:39:56 »

How does that look?

rwmastel · « **Reply #88 on:** July 13, 2015, 20:43:55 »

I just found this topic. I don't have time to read all 4 pages of posts. Was a design selected? What about our circular logo on our home page? That could be simplified to a line drawing and filled with nice colors to look good. Sorry I'm late to the party!

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #89 on:** July 15, 2015, 10:44:02 »

Rodd:
Glad to see you getting back in the groove, after a few years of absence.
Mark always talks about you and your car, he likes it.
We can't wait until September to see you again.
Tom

Garry · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2015, 11:01:24 »

Rod,

It is still a work in progress at the moment. Hopefully there will be some news in the next few weeks or so.

Garry

RonB · « **Reply #91 on:** July 17, 2015, 01:35:30 »

I have a couple rough sketches for a grill badge.

Would like a little input. The finished badge would (with gull wing ) would have our Pagoda. Globe could be added if we wish.

The globe one is my hand drawn cut and past old style.

Thanks Ron

Pawel66 · « **Reply #92 on:** July 17, 2015, 05:40:26 »

I think it delivers the message and if you make Pagoda on it look the same style as Gullwing - I think it is quite cool, actually!

gimp · « **Reply #93 on:** July 17, 2015, 14:23:17 »

I am just wondering if deleting the 2 driving lights would make it look more original.
Frank

RonB · « **Reply #94 on:** May 05, 2016, 12:08:50 »

I have looked thru whole site and unable to find any "Grill Badges" available for purchase.

I know it was discusses in making them available. Did it fall between the cracks?

We have a great design - now it just need to go to the next step.

Thanks for all the input of our members in the pros and cons of a grill badge.

Douglas · « **Reply #95 on:** May 16, 2016, 15:57:58 »

IMHO, the car should be larger so that it's proportionally stronger.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #96 on:** October 03, 2017, 07:48:45 »

I was wondering - has this gone anywhere? Or maybe found its way to a different section? Probably quite a few people still interested...
I carrythe sticker with price on the windshield, but a badge is a badge...

mdsalemi · « **Reply #97 on:** October 04, 2017, 22:10:58 »

It has not gone anywhere to my knowledge.
I did some investigation on the process and spoke with a couple of vendors a couple of years ago.
The process first required a logo--which we now have. At the time this started we were working with the older photo-logo. Now we have one more appropriate to the process.
It would have to be raised as a discussion point at a board meeting with an action item to pursue the project.

Garry · « **Reply #98 on:** October 05, 2017, 01:04:22 »

I will ensure it is brought up with the Board Meeting next. It was shelved last time as we were about to go through the process of changing the logo which I recall was because the old logo was too difficult to do such things with due to multiple colours and it has slipped through the cracks since then.

Garry

Pawel66 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 05, 2017, 06:08:16 »

Thank you!

That's what I hoped for - the new logo is great and it fits the purpose of the badge.

I still confirm willingness to buy when it is there.

News:

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Would you be interested in purchasing a Group Grill Badge

Author Topic: Pagoda Group Grill Badge (Read 57802 times)

Jkalplus1

enochbell

gimp

Douglas