1909 Ford Model T touring sedan.
I've been intrigued lately with the very early automobiles of the late 19th century and early 20th century.
As a point of interest; Ford didn't start the "any color as long as it's black" approach until 1914.
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1909 Ford Model T touring sedan.
I've been intrigued lately with the very early automobiles of the late 19th century and early 20th century.
As a point of interest; Ford didn't start the "any color as long as it's black" approach until 1914.
Looks good enough to eat.
I love it Ron, One question though, I thought those were always black, did they produce red ones like you show?
Nice, Ron. Those vintage cars looked awesome with all the brass they had.
Hi Larry,Quote:
Originally Posted by wizard509
As I stated in my comment, “Ford” didn’t start the “any color as long as it’s black” policy until 1914.
The reason for going for production of only black cars in 1914, was so Ford could greatly reduce the price of their cars, making them more affordable to the general public.
This greatly boosted Ford sales as a result.
Black paint was less expensive to use than using color paints and in many ways made production much less costly. Thus, passing on the savings to the consumer proved to be a huge success for Ford.
Thanks Ron, I did read that, still I wondered. I had an uncle that was well known for repairing or restoring those cars.(not sure which) but I think repairing, but cannot ask him because he is gone now. He was a farmer, lived in a small town.
,owned a welding shop where he mostly repaired farm machinery. I worked for him one harvest.
How cool! You must have learned a lot!Quote:
Originally Posted by wizard509
Hi Ron,Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Duke
Love it. I spent most of my childhood around Model A's and T's. My dad had a parts store for them, and my Grandparents we part of a club in my hometown in California.
All the best,
Matt
CEO of Xara
Lucky you, Matt. Awesome cars to grow up around.
Thank you Gary, Gray, Larry and Matt.
I appreciate your looking and your kind comments.
In black
Great Ron!
The dark colours sure show the brass off.
Thank you, Larry.
Gray, I agree. I've tried numerous colors and shades and came to the same conclusion.
Just a note, to no one in particular:
I have difficulty, at times, with some drawings getting the color and shading of the car to really pop, or stand out. That is rather vague, but I don't know how else to state it. I work at altering the shading and highlights, but with some drawings, I just can't seem to make it pop, if that makes any sense.
I believe, body design, lighting and angle of the car being drawn play a part in this, but I am unable to satisfy my own expectations of how it should look.
If anyone KNOWS something in respect to successfully rendering a subject like an automobile in such a way as to achieve an eye-catching effect no matter what the shade or color, I would appreciate being taught.
Master Gray, maybe you can help me...:)
I think we all suffer from similar problems, Ron. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I think your car art is awesome. I've got more stuff in the didn't work pile than in the other. Sometimes if you can find a photo of a similar subject that really works and then try to understand how they achieved that effect. The lighting is so very important and that's what I have the most trouble with. Every time I draw an illustration I learn something though.
I really look forward to seeing your car art. I think you do a fantastic job on it. I would hire you to do car illustrations any day of the week my friend.
Ahhh Gray! You are TOO kind, but thanks. I will do as you suggest and keep studying it.Quote:
Originally Posted by gray