Logo for water slide - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

BigClick · 12th Feb 2016, 2:45 pm

Hi folks,

Is there anyone who has a decent scan of the Regentone log for making a water slide decal?

The one I am after is the gold sheild with a black outline with two "birds" in the sheild. The Regentone name is in black lettering on a curved gold background beneath the sheild.

The pic attached is too washed out to use, I am looking for crisp outlines.

Thanks

Herald1360 · 12th Feb 2016, 11:49 pm

If you've got an hour or so spare, you can crispen that up in Paint- even on a pixel by pixel basis if needed.

Herald1360 · 13th Feb 2016, 12:29 am

A bit of fiddling about...

BigClick · 13th Feb 2016, 1:02 am

That's not bad mate

I might give it a go on photoshop, ill post here if I get anything good.

Thanks

gram065 · 22nd Feb 2016, 9:04 am

Hi,

In the past I've recreated logos for my gramophones and would willingly recreate your image for you to printout. I should be able to work from your photo and would just need the measurements.

If you go to the link below you'll be able to see images I've done for my own collection plus one I recreated for a friend for a Nova machine.

Scroll down to the images at the bottom of the page

http://www.restore-a-gram.co.uk/decals/4591836971

No charge... I just enjoy the challenge.

Graham

McMurdo · 22nd Feb 2016, 8:01 pm

Hi Bigclick. If you get your decal sorted, show us a picture would you? As a fan of 30's wooden radios the transfer is the first thing to disappear when one refinishes a cabinet and I'm always eager to learn of the best way to reinstate it. You need an inkjet printer with gold ink!!??

Ed it: Graham I've just seen your pages. Stunning.

greg_simons · 22nd Feb 2016, 11:59 pm

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Originally Posted by gram065

In the past I've recreated logos for my gramophones and would willingly recreate your image for you to printout. I should be able to work from your photo and would just need the measurements.

Hi Graham,
Long ask I know but could you replicate the scale for a little Bush TR114 from some info already here.
Not sure I have the expertise for this operation.
Greg.

gram065 · 23rd Feb 2016, 9:09 am

Thanks Kevin. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

BigClick. I took the liberty of having a crack at the Regentone logo for you. Matching colours with the original are a problem and as Kevin says for some logos you need a metallic gold sometimes which most printers can't do. How I regret throwing away my ALPS printer from about 15 years ago. These were brilliant for logos as they included white and metallics. Anyway here's an attempt that may need tweaking and sizing

Greg. Yes I'll have a go for you. Post the image you want me to have a go at.

Graham

David G4EBT · 23rd Feb 2016, 9:41 am

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Originally Posted by McMurdo

Ed it: Graham I've just seen your pages. Stunning.

I'd echo that!

I'm not into gramophones, but what a challenge they are. Superb restorations, and excellent links to suppliers of parts. Amazing what stuff is available when you're 'on a mission' to track down specialised items, without which a restoration couldn't be completed. The logos on the website are top notch, and the shades of yellow are an excellent mimic for gold. Your efforts show what an excellent program Corel Draw is, in the right hands.

Makes me realise just how far down the food chain I am when it comes to CAD!

Herald1360 · 23rd Feb 2016, 6:57 pm

The Regentone badge looks really clean, but I reckon the T is squiffy. I guess the virtual uprights in the centre of each letter should all be radial to the centre of the circular arc in the bottom area.

By eye I'd say that's about at the top point of the inverted V bit.

gram065 · 23rd Feb 2016, 7:28 pm

Couldn't agree more Chris, and if you look closer you should find other points to question... but it was just a "crack" at it which, given the small amount of time I spent on it, was hopefully enough for BigClick to get the idea and see if he wanted me go further.

Graham

greg_simons · 23rd Feb 2016, 8:59 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by gram065

Greg. Yes I'll have a go for you. Post the image you want me to have a go at.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...5&d=1274974745
Hi there,
See above attachment if I've done it right,
Is it possible to make a waterslide of this scale.
Greg.

gram065 · 23rd Feb 2016, 11:27 pm

Hi Greg,

Just messaged you. Yep should be ok. Let me know the length of the scale.

Graham

BigClick · 28th Feb 2016, 11:12 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Hi Bigclick. If you get your decal sorted, show us a picture would you?

Hi,
Here it is, apologies for poor light but its night time. I can do another in the daytime if there is any interest.

I did get some professional help

BigClick · 28th Feb 2016, 11:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herald1360

The Regentone badge looks really clean, but I reckon the T is squiffy. I guess the virtual uprights in the centre of each letter should all be radial to the centre of the circular arc in the bottom area.

By eye I'd say that's about at the top point of the inverted V bit.

Thats a great rendering sir

gram065 · 29th Feb 2016, 8:31 pm

That's one superb result BigClick! Excellent stuff!

BigClick · 1st Mar 2016, 11:37 am

Like I said I got professional help, its not my own work unfortunately.

12th Feb 2016, 2:45 pm	#1
BigClick Hexode Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Walsall, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 327	Logo for water slide Hi folks, Is there anyone who has a decent scan of the Regentone log for making a water slide decal? The one I am after is the gold sheild with a black outline with two "birds" in the sheild. The Regentone name is in black lettering on a curved gold background beneath the sheild. The pic attached is too washed out to use, I am looking for crisp outlines. Thanks Attached Thumbnails

12th Feb 2016, 11:49 pm	#2
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: logo for water slide If you've got an hour or so spare, you can crispen that up in Paint- even on a pixel by pixel basis if needed. __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

13th Feb 2016, 12:29 am	#3
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: logo for water slide A bit of fiddling about... Attached Thumbnails __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O

13th Feb 2016, 1:02 am	#4
BigClick Hexode Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Walsall, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 327	Re: logo for water slide That's not bad mate I might give it a go on photoshop, ill post here if I get anything good. Thanks

22nd Feb 2016, 9:04 am	#5
gram065 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 42	Re: logo for water slide Hi, In the past I've recreated logos for my gramophones and would willingly recreate your image for you to printout. I should be able to work from your photo and would just need the measurements. If you go to the link below you'll be able to see images I've done for my own collection plus one I recreated for a friend for a Nova machine. Scroll down to the images at the bottom of the page http://www.restore-a-gram.co.uk/decals/4591836971 No charge... I just enjoy the challenge. Graham

22nd Feb 2016, 8:01 pm	#6
McMurdo Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands, UK. Posts: 5,276	Re: Logo for water slide Hi Bigclick. If you get your decal sorted, show us a picture would you? As a fan of 30's wooden radios the transfer is the first thing to disappear when one refinishes a cabinet and I'm always eager to learn of the best way to reinstate it. You need an inkjet printer with gold ink!!?? Ed it: Graham I've just seen your pages. Stunning. __________________ Kevin

23rd Feb 2016, 9:09 am	#8
gram065 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 42	Re: Logo for water slide Thanks Kevin. Glad you enjoyed your visit. BigClick. I took the liberty of having a crack at the Regentone logo for you. Matching colours with the original are a problem and as Kevin says for some logos you need a metallic gold sometimes which most printers can't do. How I regret throwing away my ALPS printer from about 15 years ago. These were brilliant for logos as they included white and metallics. Anyway here's an attempt that may need tweaking and sizing Greg. Yes I'll have a go for you. Post the image you want me to have a go at. Graham Attached Thumbnails

23rd Feb 2016, 6:57 pm	#10
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: Logo for water slide The Regentone badge looks really clean, but I reckon the T is squiffy. I guess the virtual uprights in the centre of each letter should all be radial to the centre of the circular arc in the bottom area. By eye I'd say that's about at the top point of the inverted V bit. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O Last edited by Herald1360; 23rd Feb 2016 at 7:09 pm.

23rd Feb 2016, 7:28 pm	#11
gram065 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 42	Re: Logo for water slide Couldn't agree more Chris, and if you look closer you should find other points to question... but it was just a "crack" at it which, given the small amount of time I spent on it, was hopefully enough for BigClick to get the idea and see if he wanted me go further. Graham

23rd Feb 2016, 11:27 pm	#13
gram065 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 42	Re: Logo for water slide Hi Greg, Just messaged you. Yep should be ok. Let me know the length of the scale. Graham

29th Feb 2016, 8:31 pm	#16
gram065 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 42	Re: Logo for water slide That's one superb result BigClick! Excellent stuff!

1st Mar 2016, 11:37 am	#17
BigClick Hexode Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Walsall, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 327	Re: Logo for water slide Like I said I got professional help, its not my own work unfortunately.