UPDATE (3/28/2010)
Calendar is done. It will be released as a 2011 Calendar. I just ordered the first copy to proof. Once I review and make the necessary edits, it will be released for purchase. I did some digging today and found that Ford has released all images taken of their cars under creative commons. So, hopefully cafepress got the memo. I guess we will find out together.
Also the flood gates are open for spots in the 2012, 2013, 2014 and etc... calendars. If I don't get enough pics for coming calendar year, the calendar will be postponed until the following year (or whenever I have enough quality pics). I really need a backlog of pictures. That way, we can keep this thing going. Of course, I am still at the mercy of my publisher at the moment. :mad: Hopefully they will get their head out of the sand.
Cheers!
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UPDATE!!! (4/24/2009) Well as you all know, the 2009 Calendar did not get completed on time. Mainly due to my laziness and and general lack of motivation from being drained from life (mainly work...). Oh and my computer sucked. Oh and did I mention that I didn't have enough quality pics? But those are just excuses. :p
Now I have a brand spanking new computer (which is begging to be overclocked) to do my work on. My motivation is coming back (amazing what 8hrs of sleep and not working on the weekends can do...) and I almost have all of the pics I need. See below.
Also I bit off more than I can chew with all of the details on these calendar layouts. So for that reason I am splitting things up. The calendars are getting reduced by half to 8.5 x 11 (making them cheaper as well - woo-hoo!). And I am adding a photobook (http://"http://www.blurb.com/") to the lineup. While the calendars will continue to be annual (or bi-annual in this case; lol) the photobook will not. I am thinking about doing one every 4 yrs or so. There is just no way I can include all of my ideas into a book in a year's time. The calendar has taught me that. But that also provides time to replenish the "stock" as anyone that was in the calendar will be in the photobook. Along with a few people that weren't. So keep an eye on your emails please. :)
The photobook will be a collection of finished projects (similar to the calendar, only more in depth... I think... maybe) and a collection of unfinished or works in progress (AKA - Darkthunder) all laid in pleasant book-like manner. It will be near epic... Or so I will try.
The 2010 Calendar is almost done. I STILL need two more cougars (or one more cougar and a birdie). I really don't care if you were already in the calendar. Just need different pics.
Here's the list of who's in the calendar.
5.8fastcat
Mercury-Man - October
Cougar5.0
V8Demon - May
Bearmax&Thundergirl88 (counted as one)
Gumby
Kingcars
Hirepro86
Quietleaf
Vinnietbird - June
I forget what months you guys requested. I lost the list switching over to the new computer. If you want to post your preferences here that would be greatly appreciated.
Also if you want to be in the calendar get me your pics asap!!! I need these ready by CatJam.
Current Layout
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/2010%20thundercats%20calendar/vinnietbird_2009_ver3.jpg)
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The 2008 Calendar (http://"http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=12312") is nearly ready. It didn't go as smoothly as I hoped, but it was smoother than the 2007 Calendar and I want to keep building on that. I also want to try something a little different this year to get a better product and speed up the process for next year.
-First, we are going to accept pictures all year long, starting now. I would like to try and capture the seasons in each month. It is not necessary but I would at least like the option of matching backgrounds with time of year. The resolution requirements will at least be the same as before.
-Second, we are going to try to mix it up a little for the 09 Calendar. I want to keep it fresh. Especially since the calendars aren't cheap... I'm going to explore other options for a publisher as well. But as you all know while the Tbirds and Cougars share the same chassis, stylistically they couldn't be further apart. So there will be one layout for the Cougars and another for the Tbirds with some commonality between them.
-And thirdly, by "we" I mean myself and Karl aka: Cougars 2 go. Karl is going to focus on the Cougars and I will focus on the Birds. You may see some posts from either of us to get your opinions, you may not. We might just keep it all to ourselves. :D
Hopefully this will produce a better calendar that is available sooner.
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My email is: ether947@gmail.com ("ether947@gmail.com")
Please put "Thundercats 2009 Calendar" somewhere in the subject line.
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Good to hear! Did you get my PM a while back? If so, you can just apply that to the 2009 Calendar instead and reply back to me :) .
:)
I did... my apologies, somehow I skipped right over it. Reply sent.
So, are there going to be more than Fox bodies for '09?
Still exclusive to that Foxy lady. :)
Here's a rough draft of the steps we came up with. We may think of more steps as we go along:
1) Propose layouts, use selection process to pick one
2) Canvass for submissions, use selection process to pick cars if more than enough
3) Develop layouts, send to owners to review for accuracy of text and pictures
4) Owners send corrections and/or 'go ahead'
5) Put together and buy one copy to proof
6) Make any changes, upload final versions and make available by Dec 1, 2008.
A tutorial on how to take photographs would be a good idea. Even the best car can be made to look mediocre with poor lighting/composition/etc.
the reverse is also true. mediocre cars can be made to look top notch with proper photography.
i would recommend lookin up PHR's old photo contest issues. they include many good tips on posing vehicles, and use of lighting for the best results. ill see if i can dig them up if people are interested.
a'ight, here (http://"http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0506phr_get_your_car_phr/index.html") is the online version of the article. lots of good stuff there, unfortunately they dont have all the pics up on the site...
good readin anyhow if you care about takin good pics of your ride.
If we can't figure out how to get this 2008 calendar out, there won't be a 2009 calendar.
Nothing like a little civil disobedience to take it to the man!
No submissions yet?
Wait too much longer and the snow will be gone!
It never came here......I'm hoping it stays that way.
One or two... should prolly get this thread stickied.
Let me get my windows tinted and a car wash and theres a place in town by a lawyers office he owns the wall and lets people tag it to keep them out of trouble and let them still do it for art. So i might at least take a few shots and see if they turn out good.
heres a kids SRT-10 can't find anymore pics for now but what does everyone think about this for a back ground idea? was a yellow TA also but i can't find the pics because this was about 2 years ago.
All my car pictures are taken at the same spot i need to stop being lazy and find a good place to take a few snap shots.
in that pic, among other problems, there is a nasty tangency with the roof of the truck and the top of the wall.
i doubt we could even see your car against that wall. probly the only place you car would ever blend in.
I'm waiting for summer to get here so I can get some pictures with the beautiful mountains in the background. I've already driven by some nice potential spots.
I'm just waiting for a freakin' day off without rain!
I want january but I need some paint on the entire car lol
Will be there a voting process to decide which vehicles/photos make it into the calendar?
If it ever gets to the point were I am having a hard time choosing then it is a possibility. But it hasn't ever gotten to that point yet. I'm usually chasing down cars around the time the calendar should be finished or near completion.
Alrighty, now that my life is finally settling down it's time to work on the 09 Calendar. Going to start combing the User Ride's Forum for inspiration and Thundercats to use in the calendar.
Antonio --
I'll be e-mailing you some pics. Here is a sample. The full size ones should be good for 11 X 17. I have about 60 pictures total. 12 different angles each with different light settings. I've grown fond of the first one below....Enjoy! :burnout:
Sweet! Hey thanks Paul. :)
If anyone wants to submit their ride for the 2009 calendar, start working on getting good pictures now. It's challenging to have all the right ingredients (clean car, nice day, free time, etc) fall into place for good pictures so start working on them now while the weather is getting nicer so we can have what we need in a few months.
If I get the time,I will post more(not to sure I like these ones)
1 more
I plan on submitting pictures soon once I get some decent weather and get my passenger window fixed (it's off the track).
Summer's about here, so that means I'll finally get to clean my Tbird with a fine tooth comb and snap some nice mountain pics for ya! Although dang, some other cars on here are gonna embarass my poor DD (looks in Chooglin's direction) :hick:
Sweet. Can you email me/Karl the full res versions?
I already put them in the trash.....................Doh.
I will take some new pics as soon as the weather gets better (been raining here) and send them to you.
what months are still open
Yeah, the good weather is almost here. I finally have 4 matching wheels now too. ed Gorilla Automotive decides to change how far they tap their lugs between batches and I had to buy a $46 tap - grrr - I drove with 3 new wheels and one old for a month. Just be aware that that company is poorly run and they seem to have no ability to get their Taiwanese factory to listen to them. Another reason why overseas manufacturing can be problematic.
Everything is still open... just collecting photos right now.
Sweet! Can't wait to see the pics.
I went out and took ~115Mb of pics today (full-res). What's the best way to submit them? I don't want to bring your inbox to its knees. The sun was NOT cooperating today so I might have more in the future but this was my first shot.
EDIT: I narrowed it down to just under 100Mb so I can upload it to MediaFire. I'll email you the link.
Email is fine. Gmail is supposed to have unlimited storage and can receive up to 20mb per email. ether947@gmail.com
Unless you just don't wanna send about 6 emails. :)
You have mail ;)
Today I plan on giving the Tbird a much needed wax...so if time permits, expect pics soon.
im going to take some more but i have these of my car
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_0021.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_0016.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/mycar2.jpg)
I will submit some pics of my TC after CJ...
So I finally have some time to work on the 09 Calendar. I really don't like this first draft, looks too much like last year's... but it's a start. Which for me is the hardest part. Hey! That rhymes. :p
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/2009%20thundercats%20calendar/gumby_2009.jpg)
Some more pics for the calender...
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4322.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4323.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4324.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4325.jpg)
and i think the layout looks nice its a good start, but it does look similar to last years...and its my 100th post :D
well,
I think it looks great..... ;)
thanks for the update, and thanks for the work you do for these calendars!
a few more...
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4361.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4362.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4363.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4364.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4344.jpg)
and a few more :hick:
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4370.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4374.jpg)
Well, I now finally got the rear bumper cover repainted - my car is now known as "the car with the red bumper". They were WAY off with the paint the first time and still had cracks in it, then they resanded it AND I GAVE THEM A CAN OF THE ORIGINAL PAINT. They must've been mad that a guy splattered the paint after putting the lid back on because it looks like they didn't even TRY to match the paint the second go-round. I am so pissed & depressed that I don't even want to drive the car any more. The guy was like "yeah, you can get the whole car painted". He could tell I was pissed when I told him that most of the trim/lights etc. cost more than the paint job they screwed up on the stupid bumper cover - twice! He offered to "blend" the color and re-clear coat it. I was thinking "yeah, that's what I need - to spread the pain". He was like "you know, it's hard to match wet paint". I said "yeah, that's why I DRIED the paint with a HEAT GUN the way the PROFESSIONAL SHOPS do it so you can tell what it's going to look like" when I matched the interior color. Ass holes. The band of gypsies that used to roam my old neighborhood doing body work would have done a better job. Ass holes. Ass holes. :mad:
I'm trying REALLY hard to get the Sport finished !!!!!
I've got some more to turn in, just haven't gotten around to it. When I do, it will be a large download...
One day
I missed the specs for photos, can anybody link me to them?
I may be able to get the Coug ready.
My T-Bird :)
Click on the photo to see it in full size.
(http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_0828.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_0828.JPG") (http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_0829_1_hdr.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_0829_1_hdr.JPG") (http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_0831.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_0831.JPG") (http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_0834.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_0834.JPG") (http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_1256.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_1256.JPG") (http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/xCRW_1257.JPG) (http://"http://trinom.org/stazene/Ford/CRW_1257.JPG")
I have an idea for the left down box. What about motor specifications or something similar about the car on pictures around?
Finally got the car clean enough for another round of pics...calendar worthy? I dont know...I just can't seem to find the perfect pic spot yet. Tell me what you all think:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/T5%20swap/Photoshoot/photoshootsmall4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/T5%20swap/Photoshoot/photoshootsmall1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/T5%20swap/Photoshoot/photoshootsmall6.jpg)
Rest of the pics are here: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/T5%20swap/Photoshoot/
looking good like them...gas is really expensive by you lol :hick:
That's cheaper than what we pay here.....
today i paid 3.45 for regular
Just realized that I didn't post my favorite pic of the bunch!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/T5%20swap/Photoshoot/photoshootsmall5.jpg)
Oh, and gas WAS in the 3.4x range a few days ago...stupid hurricanes.
that one is my favorite one too
Alrighty, finally a sunday where I have nothing pressing to do. Wanted to work on the calendar saturday, but college football is underway (Go Noles! and Michigan!). :)
As stated before I didn't like the first draft so I make some tweaks. Ok I pretty much deleted everything and started over. Overall, I am much happier with this draft. A couple notes, it is still a work in progress. The gray background is intentional. It is also the extent of the page size to give you an idea of what the final product will look like. I am working on some graphics to put in the background as well. But not too much, I want to keep it somewhat simple.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/2009%20thundercats%20calendar/gumby_2009_ver2.jpg)
Also, I haven't checked my email in weeks (prolly more like months, been super busy) so if you sent me pics and I haven't sent a confirmation response, that is why. I will be sending out confirmation emails shortly. If you do not hear from me by the end of the day, shoot me an email.
Thanks for your patience.
Antonio
ether947@gmail.com ("ether947@gmail.com")
Antonio, Let us know if any of these pics will work for Ya. Thanks ;)
I like the layout its looking good, i have a few more pictures,
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4653.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4654.jpg)
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n227/OOOVICT0ROOO/IMG_4656.jpg)
let me know if you want me to email you any of the pictures that i have posted in this thread
Sure, email them to ether947@gmail.com.
Not too early to call myself a liar...
:rollin:
2010 for Jeremy !!!111!!!
Hopefully I can snap off a few more as well.....I only sent Antonio like 60 or so :hick:
lol...
Here's a quick update before I return my monitor back to the Xbox.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/2009%20thundercats%20calendar/gumby_2009_ver2-1.jpg)
looking good, i sent you 3 emails full of pictures
i like that lay out im going to try to get some pix of the vert and the wifes tc together what do ya think of that bro
Antonio, Did you recieve our e-mail pics that we sent you lastnight for the 09 Calendar? Your (PM) box is full so I could not send you this message that way either. ;)
Do you still need pics for the cover? If so I can send ya some.
Dude all the ladies make it hard to see your car;)
Lou, you mean there's a car in that pic????? :evilgrin::ies: :tetas:
Yep.
Cleared out my PMs. I got the pics. Thanks! :)
Sweet. Send them my way when they are ready.
I'll be getting new wheels in the next couple of weeks, so be ready for a whole bunch of updated pics :D
ok antonio here are some pix if you need the bigger file i can email them in a zip.let me know what ya think and if u need more and what of .
mo
and mo
yea mo
Gettin pretty good with the night pics.....
Those are pretty sweet. And the fact that CSX is in the background is even better. They are one of our biggest clients. Nice job. :)
Did you send the hi-res versions to my email?
Showing it at the Fun Ford Weekend - more pics to come...
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e360/Domeskull/DSCF1737.jpg)
Looks good!
Now that the wedding is over, I can relax a little bit.
If anyone is interested in doing a Halloween photo shoot let me know immediately! Also I think I am gonna try to finish the calendar soon so I will actually be available at a reasonable time. So get your pics in ASAP!
????
You've intrigued me.....Plans for that? PM me
i might have some more pictures but it all depends on weather and if you need/want them
Had another day off from work, so I worked on the calendar a little bit more yesterday. The wife convinced me to stay home to watch football, eat pizza, and drink beer (yes she is that awesome), so I did. :)
I seem to have enough Tbird pics, but not enough Cougar's... please submit cougar pics ASAP! Also I will be sending out draft layouts to everyone that has one to obtain/verify info very soon. So please keep an eye on your inbox in the coming weeks.
Thanks!
Antonio
ether947@gmail.com ("ether947@gmail.com")
My email attachments aren't working, so I just emailed you a rapidshare link to my pics.
Ether, are you going to do the collage cover again for 2009? if so I would like to be on it. thanks
Antonio,
I sent you the info you requested. Looks good! Thank you!
if i send some GOOD car pics can i be in?
what are my chances for 2010 how can I guarantee a spot, my car will not be ready for this calendar but I do wan't a shot on the next one.
Buy him lots of beer and lap dances?
Seriously; good hi-res pics with good skills behind the camera to enhance the overall appeal of the car will help.
http://hymanltd.com/photographing_classic_cars.htm
http://www.connectedphotographer.com/issues/issue200710/00002065001.html
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/light-trails.shtml
I may actually make it this year !!!.Can I have 4 weeks to have some pics for you?New paint is on the way.
i got the perfect spot for a photoshoot
Probably not. I don't have nearly enough pics this time around. Plus I am running behind (
yet again!).
I already have plenty of Tbirds. Also I can't guarantee spots, but you are welcome to send them in for the 2010 calendar. See below for picture taking tips.
See above. :) Good, quality, hi-resolution pics generally move to the front of the pack. And the sooner the better.
That, pretty much sums it up... (
i haven't checked out those links yet though...). Nice cars cannot compensate for bad quality pics.
I actually need to have the calendar done by then... 2010 is wide open though. Also I have plenty of Birds for '09.
See above. ;)
would you consider this a good quality picture?
That looks nice without the emblems.
Clean.
Any update on the calendars?
What is my deadline?I'm REALLY working hard to get the Sport painted in time !!!!!!
bump
x2 bump for update on calendar :D
its almost the end of the year are these going to happen this year?
Have you gotten the pics I sent you yet? I had a problem with my email attachments so I put em on rapidshare and sent you the link.
i would submit a pic, but my car hasn't any aesthetic upgrades lately. :/
I have a feeling that this is going to be a very nice looking calendar! I just wish I had something worth submitting.
Just curious what the status of the calendar is? It will be 2009 before we know it. Thanks.
Yeah same here, I haven't even heard from em via email lately.
I'm alive and well... sorta. Work took off like a mofookie and I have been swamped ever since. No time for anything. Sucks, but at least I still have a job in this current environment. Sorry about the hiatus, but I don't think I am going to be able to finish the calendar in time.
Bummer. Well, good on the work thing, but bummer on the calendar. If it could be out yet in January sometime, I am sure it would still sell. Of course, there is always 2010!
Sad to hear about the calendar, but at least you've got job security! On the bright side, I'll have nice shiny engine pics ready for the '10 calendar :) .
+1
Or mayhaps turn the pages into one of those coffee table type books? You could even throw in a few extra cars.
I've been thinking about doing one of those books for a long time... perhaps one day. As soon as I get the balls to tackle such a project. We shipped the kid off to the in-laws for the week and work has slowed up a bit due to people on vacation so I'll work on the calendar this week, I've already warned the wife. :D
I'd buy it if it came out in July! :D
Are pics still being accepted??????
took the words right outta my mouth.
glad to see ya back around antonio, and glad to hear youve got lots of work!
Surely. If you don't make the 09, I'll keep you in mind for an '10 spot.
Ok, I need at least one more Bird and Cat for the calendar, ASAP!
ME !!!! Email sent !!!!!
Vinnie isn't eager. Nope. :hick:
Still need at least one Bird and one Cougar (including Vinnie).
you can use my car if you want. There are a ton of pics at my cardomain link below.
There's a rectangle on my cubicle wall that's starting to collect dust. SAVE MY CUBICLE!
;) Let us know as soon as they're ready, please.
New.bigger pics coming right up Antonio !!!
pics sent as well...
im shocked you dont have enough cars for layouts after having this thread open for over a year....
where is everybody at???
Same here. I should of counted them up a few weeks ago but I didn't actually think it was going to be a problem. I think I am going to try a different approach (or at least tweak the current way) for the 2010 calendar.
I'll be ready for the 2010 :D about time lol
Any updates?
I could send pics of my progress. that would fill a couple calendars. ;)
I have newer pics of my 88' and yellow 86'. I bought a new camera.
Still waiting on pics. Came down with a cold last week and work is picking back up again this week as well as shopping for houses. Would like to wrap this up soon before things get too crazy.
Very tempting... :)
Send them my way good sir.
Wall empty....Appointments missed....
Send pictures people, please! :oldcougar: :birdsmily: :D
For 09 or 10,
09.
I've done my part.Next year,new pics of cool new stuff.
what do u you need to complete it.....
tell me where to send my money i want one when there done.
Another car and a day off of work.
I wish my car was done
I have a few pics if your still needing a car.
Send them along.
Thanks!
ether947@gmail.com
Yes, for some strange reason my cubicle is in a time warp...it's still December :hick:
mine looks the same as last year... white-trashed. :/
Heres one will look better in a few more months
window tint and rear springs and i can do better but heres a start.
At this point is there hope for an '09?
There's always hope.
For the oversize? No. I can do a scaled down version in 8.5x11 format pretty quickly though (one pic per layout, bare minimum info). As of right now I don't have time to finish even if I did have all the pics. If I had Photoshop/Illustrator here at work I could squeeze it in somehow. I'll try to get a trial version. Sorry about the delay everybody...
Seriously thinking about doing a photobook though. Still doing some research on it.
Carpimp, email me the hi-res version.
ether947@gmail.com
It's no problem. If you can't do the calendar up to your full standards, don't do it until you have the time. I would personally rather wait, as I'm sure [at least most] everyone else would. Maybe I'll have my engine in by then and can get you some REAL nice engine compartment pics :) .
I'm in no hurry.
I'm still in favor off the photobook at this point....
I'd hold out for that. The beauty is you could add other stuff from previous calendars too...
Any info?
Right now I am in the process of obtaining a usage license from Ford.
Will I have to obtain a usage license to take pics of my own car?I would if Ford had their way........those s.
Front runner for the photobook publisher is Blurb.
http://www.blurb.com/books/464843
Only if you want to sell your pics... otherwise your good. :)
So are we going with a photobook rather than a calendar?
My car is still to ugly....
Still waiting to hear from Ford to move forward with the calendars on cafepress. The plan moving forward is to run a smaller simpler calendar and put the rest of my time and effort into the photobook. I think at this point it would be better to release the 2009 Calendar as the 2010 Calendar. Sorry about the lack of updates... work has me totally burned out.
Here's a sample layout of smaller calendar.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/2009%20thundercats%20calendar/vinnietbird_2009_ver3.jpg)
I was thinking the same - folks in Jan. - March would feel cheated. :)
A photo book would be very cool, good way to show off the cars, with a book laying on the table. :burnout: :burnout:
The mileage is wrong for mine.Other than that....cooooool.I can wait til next year.
By the way,that green Thunderbird above is a sweet looking car.LOL.
Tax day....
Ford still playing games with the licensing?
Ford really needs to knock their BS off. It is really quite rediculous.
Maybe we should just mail each other and all purchasers nice quality photo layouts of our cars for free, for the month, then fasten them all in a official CoolCats/ThunderCat official binder we could purchase, to cover the cost of the layout organizing.
I dunno, just seemed like a viable idea, after my 4th Smirnoff and Sprite.
, did I just come up with a really different/good idea, or am I just Vodka'd up????
Then you could have multiple years of "calendars" all displayed together.
Haven't heard a word... very tempted to go ahead and set up shop, but I'm
trying to do the right thing. Other than selling directly from Cafepress I could do group "pre-orders" and then mail them out myself.
Hmmm.
I have some updated photos. I'll send them. Here's a teaser.
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/Cougar2009-1.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/Cougar2009-2.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/Cougar2009-3.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/Cougar2009-5.jpg)
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk191/V8Demon/Beach/Cougar2009-6.jpg)
Now that the 306 is in, I can send you updated engine bay pics and mod list if you'd like.
That would be great for the photobook.
EDIT:
See first post for updates.
thank you for the update.
also, thank you for the work you are doing! large or small, im sure the calendars will be fantastic. i think the photobook is a novel idea. ;)
maybe if i have a chance ill shoot some updated pics of my car to send your way...
May or June would be first, but just being in is enough. Thank you!
I like June because that's my birthday month,but I'll be happy just to be there.
How about a close up of that side emblem, Ive been toying with the idea of swapping in a red special edition emblem for a dash of color.
Tossing around ideas for the photobook. It's a screenshot as the photobook software won't allow me to export to anything. =\
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i78/ether947/photobook/photobook_gumby.jpg)
how does one go about getting a calendar
They are not for sale yet...
looking good. just a suggestion though, maybe use '1987' instead of 'ninteen eighty seven'. looks kinda weird spelled out, especially refering to a car.
Here's an old pic I had on my computer....
Without having to go through all the threads here, how do I submit a pic. or pics. to be considered for the calander/book? I'd love to get my Bird into it.
Email them to me...
ether947@gmail.com
I'd love to see this calendar... So many of you all have great looking cars. It's very inspirational and has deeped my love for the 1984 that I aquired.
I have some real nice shots of it but they were taken in the fall, nice scenery and all but I think it'll limit the months it could be used. I'll get some new pics. and send a couple of both the new and the fall shots.
Waiting til 2010 was the right thing to do.
Email with pics. sent. Hope you like them.
Any updates Antonio? Thanks.:bowdown:
Do you need replacement shots with the new whels?Let me know.If not,It's cool either way.I'm just proud to be a part of it.
Do you still have the pics I sent you last year? Also, I need to send you updated pics and specs for the 306.
None. Haven't had time to work on the calendar. Still need Cougar pics though or it's going to be a Tbird supermajority. :D
Send them my way Vinnie!
I sure do. Send them my way when you get everything together.
Give me your email again,it'll make it a lot easier.Thanks a lot.
Geez, that was quick! lol.
ether947@gmail.com ("ether947@gmail.com")
Coming up in about 1 minute.Thanks.
Done.Oh,I didn't send the engine pic.I think I did last time,and the engine hasn't changed.
Hey Antonio, while you're on here, did you get my email? Was that pic. big enough? Do you need more?
Thanks Jay
What's the status of the calendar?
Hey guys, what's up? Oh shiii... *hides*
Better run :rollin::rollin::rollin::rollin:
(http://renaissanceronin.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/angry_mob.png)
(http://williamlobdell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/angry-mob.bmp)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g54/chuppiecheebo/angrymob.jpg)
^^^^ What he said ^^^^ lol.
lol.... that first pic is awesome!
I've had a serious case of not wanting to do a thing in all sectors of my life. Coupled with not enough hours in the day. Bad combination for me.
I can't believe it is almost November already. I have just been totally uninspired this year. Not sure what the root cause is, but I'll be glad when it's over. =/
it's the rain
Anything? Maybe it's going to be a Christmas surprise.
I've been wondering myself. I never got a responce to my questions either. Oh well.
Well I'm am back to working 7-days :mad:, so I am recruiting some help from former artistic friends... will have an answer in the few days. Typical me, I know...
Jay, I sent you a reply to your email.
Here are some good shots of my car with the wheel change.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peeteproductions/sets/72157622357799502/
Nice pics 5.8!
I never mentioned this (been busy), but I won a trophy at the Ford Fest this August.
"Non-Mustang" class :)
Bump
Double-espresso's and an all-nighter would get this worked out with ease.
I will send you a gift card to starbucks.LOL
Hi, any updates?
Maybe 2011.
That would be cool.
Hmm... seems like I've been gone longer than I thought. 2011 seems like the fairest way to do it. This will probably be the last calendar since Cafepress and Ford won't play nice. Coupled with the fact that it is getting harder and harder to get new pics of thundercats. Plus I just don't have the time to collect monies and ship out calendars even if I did find a place to print them out. Maybe if I lose my job, lol.
I know you can email pics to Wal-Mart and they can make calendars pretty cheap.If the calendars are just for us,I don't see why Ford has to be a part of it.I post pics of my car all the time.I don't ask Ford for permission.
Yep. But that method would still require me to package and ship the calendars myself. Something I want to avoid. Karl tried that one year. I wish that experience on no one. Not to mention the quality difference... and I no like Wally World. I need an online publisher like Cafepress to streamline this process.
I know I sent pics in of my car but I was wondering if you need any info on it unles I already sent that as well, it's been a while since I've sent it. Thanks.
Yep, I have everything I need at the moment. I will shoot you an email if I need anymore info.
Cool, thanks!
Whenever it comes out,I'll still be happy and excited !!!!
We'll second that notion Vinnie..:poke:
I'm with you guys!
I might be in the next one
The Vert or the one built from 4 wheels laying on the ground? :hick:
From the first page...
Is the Sport still in it? If so,I'll need a few of them.
The Sport? Nah, it's too clean. It had to go! :D
Hmmm. It's gonna take a year to decide which one. I only had 1 car when this all started.
Awesome! Any word on cost? I want one, regardless. I still use my old calendars in the shop, changing with every month. I like the fact that you seemed to alternate from Bird to Cougar oppositely from one year to the next. Like if one is a Cougar in that month, the other calendar has a T-bird for the same month.
I mistakenly took a look at the older calendars and I am almost ashamed to put this one out. The difference is amazing IMO. :D I like the alternating thundercats as well, but there weren't enough Cougars to alternate the months this time. So I went with a different approach. Unfortunately most of the cougars are in the begining of the calendar with this method.
As for price, they will
not be more than $17 plus about $5 cafepress charges for basic shipping. Assuming I use cafepress. If I go through zazzle, they will be in the low $20 range. But I am not too impressed with their quality, not to mention the higher price. I recently found another online publusher lulu. Not sure what their prices are, but I am looking into it. Not sure if they offer an online storefront. I think for the 2011 calendar I am going to stick with cafepress. Moving forward, I am going to weigh options with these other guys.
good to hear this is still alive.
ill hafta fire up the picture taking thingy this summer, and get you some fresh pics of the car with the exterior updates that have changed since the set i sent to ya.
Got the calendar from Cafepress earlier last week. Not impressed. Aside from it being a 2010 Calendar (d'oh! - 2011s won't be released until sometime after summer...), the quality was less than expected of Cafepress. Even though I gave them plenty of room to work with, they still managed to screw-up the full-bleed with a nice little white border going down the right side of each page. And whoever handled the calendar didn't let the last few pages dry, as there are smudge marks all over.
At this point I am seriously considering making these calendars myself...
If the Sport is in it,I'll take a few......of the good ones.LOL.
LOL. Here's a preview of the 2011 calendar.
http://ether947.wordpress.com/calendars/
I'm in !!!
Calendar looks great.
I did notice that September (quietleaf) says the transmission is "3-Speed Manual (AOD)"
Oops. Hey thanks!
when can we buy???????
oh and mine says 5.0L it is now a 5.7L (347) muhahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha guys this is awesome ill buy one for sure. Hey if mine is looking good by July ill take one of mine with the Ozark's Fire on the Water fireworks show going off over it and send it in for next year eh? lol
Looks good.
But my car is a AOD
I'm tooo old for a clutch. LOL
Mine is definitely an AOD :D
Looks great man!! Nice job with it.
Info fixed, not entirely updated on the blog though.
Ordered a calendar from Lulu. Should be here by the end of the week. If all goes well, I will have found a new publisher and the calendar will go on sale shortly afterwards.
Oh dang, nice to see that I made it on the calendar! Do you still have the updated pics from when I had the 306 in? If not, let me know and I'll shoot you an email with specs and pics. My preferred month is August but it's not a big deal if I must be on a different one.
EDIT: Guess I need to read the last couple of pages first :hick: . Looks great! Let me know if you need anything.
some for the next calendar!!! this was the at the fantasy of flight museum in polk city,fl the show was pretty good but I was mad they had no judging. The museum was pretty cool, the kids made me take them 3 times.lol
Calendar finally came in. Looks great. Very happy with Lulu (other than the slow shipping). I just need to fix Greg's layout and it should be available for purchase shortly.
Sweet! I can't wait!!
Just curious as to where you found this.
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/01/25/black-mustang-club-c.html
The external links are broken.
Fo' sale. http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=28056
Can I just PayPal you?
No sir. I "think" Lulu accepts paypal though.
Ordered.Good to go.Thanks a lot.
Oh happy day, I hung my 2011 Thundercats calendar today!!
Paul, the cougar looks great, cant wait to see it back from paint.
Antonio, thanks again for the effort you put into these things!
Believe me, I can't wait either. I've learned a great deal about photography since that photo and if all goes well I have a great location lined up for when she comes home ;)
Hey Antonio, Are you planning to do another calander? I absolutely love this one!!! I wouldn't mind seeing mine in another one either. hehehe.
Not sure. The supply of photogenic thundercats has become lethargic without poking people to retake pictures of their cars. If enough are game... maybe. :)
Well I'm defenately game. I know there's a shortage of cougar pics especially. Maybe enough guys will see this thread again and will want to join in.
I know I metioned it before but you did an excelent job on these!! I know I really appreciat the time and effort you put into it.
will this work???
I've redone my black car for my son (fresh paint and design) if intrested and I have swapped wheels on the turbo cat.
How late into the year can we submit pictures? I can do some Cougar shots but may not be able to until either July or October.
I submitted my 20th pics a while back. Who's in charge of the calander, so the pics get to the right person.
Maybe I emailed them to the wrong person last time. It was about three months ago i sent them.
That would be Antonio (Ether947).
Hopefully, my Tbird will be looking good by summer. Love to submit some pics for a calendar:D.
Guy Fawkes Day! :)
I got them in January. I just checked. I reformatted my phone and forgot fix my settings for that email account.
These look nice. I like the settings. Do you have higher resolutions available?
Would you need more of mine or do still have some from before?
well, you are right, those are some low quality pics. I resized to fit the board and didnt keep the original set.
another photo op possibly for the 2Oth.
Here are two relatively new photos from my gallery. Full size upon request.
(http://www.abload.de/img/pict010859tw_8004s65.jpg)
(http://www.abload.de/img/img_00788uzv.jpg)
are we going to have a 2012 calendar???
Here are a few pics of my old 2.3L Turbo swapped 1987 Cougar and a decent action shot of my Turbo Coupe...... wait till you see the last pic of how it ended up with the current owner. I was bummed...
(http://ohreally.mnsi.net/coug_DS.JPG)
(http://ohreally.mnsi.net/coug_PS.JPG)
My TC
(http://ohreally.mnsi.net/TC%20launch.jpg)
What became of my Cougar :(
(http://ohreally.mnsi.net/wtf.jpg)
It was NOT in an accident or sideswiped. I sold the car mint in '07, and that owner took good care... then it blew a head gasket in 2010. It got parked then sold to current owner who was "gonna fixxerup". Well I guess someone did back into the nose at a shop but nothing IMO that couldnt be fixed. Well he let the car sit then decided he was junking it. It still had the long block, the T5, a 4 puck race clutch, LA3, Merk harness etc.. He made NO effort to sell or part out.. they beat the car in with sledgies and dropped it of at a metal recycling place. the doors and rear 1/4s were rust free. anyways...............
What a disgraceful way to have to die.
That story makes me sick.....:barf::barf:
That's terrable!
. What a sh#thead. That was a great looking car.
X2, is there a 2012 calendar?
Nope, no 2012 Calendar. :(