Doc on tour, France, Spain, Morroco.

[Barclaybasher]

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[Podney]

If you like it,have it done and enjoy it.

 

[Janine]

Obviously folk didn't read the post . If I was selling the van in the future the bonnet would need painted anyway as the finish at present isn't great. Hence doing a painting on it just now because either way the bonnet will need painting again later

I still think that a temporary solution is a lot less stressful than a (semi) permanent one that could end up not being to your liking.

That’s just me - I dislike permanence

 

[Northernraider]

How about the Flair logo Tam with the stars

I'd have to get that done in vinyl to match the rest . I need that done on garage door anyway as its missing

 

[Northernraider]

Seems very cheap Tam but you Jocks get all the bargains!

Aye he's done a few here €40

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[Northernraider]

I suspect that any one of us would not like about 90% of such work we’ve seen, often because the execution was a bit dodgy. We all remember the 10% but how to identify the budding Michelangelo among the pretenders?

I know an anatomically incorrect giraffe would, for instance, irritate me. And everyone would know it’s there too, the bloody stretched okapi. We all remember the shit taxidermy we’ve seen but how we laughed at that lion…

My sense would be that it may be best to either have the bonnet redone properly while you are there (even at additional expense), or to choose a design that is sufficiently abstract and lacking in detail that it would be difficult to mess up.

Or to hire El Banksy but if you don’t like his work just to have it sprayed over.

The artist has been here everyday while I've been here so I've seen his work .

 

[Northernraider]

Morning Tam. I’m in the 90%. But I think it looks a beautiful motorhome for over 20 and I prefer to see it looking like it does now. I do understand your frustration about it not being prestige but like so much - it’s probably in your head/eyes and not others.

Whatever you decide it’s your choice - as it was before you asked us all. You knew you would get conflicting remarks.

Go for it BUT only if you can see the artists work and are happy with it. Pay a really good price for the top guy or KEEP YOUR PURSE closed. Nothing worse than a bad job

Now can you find that person?

Look forward to your decision. - me I’d live with it or pay for another repay.

He's here everyday

This artwork he did is on 2 vehicles here

He's very good in my opinion

 

[Carpmart]

I think it depends on what you have done! Camel scene probably not to many people’s taste, mine included, a more geometric pattern with a compass like the yellow van would work well I feel!

 

[dryad]

So guys my brain has been thinking again..


This will gather much differing opinions I expect but here goes



So the van now looks good , I have to admit the bonnet is not perfect. There's a few patchy bits you can see when the sun hits it. He polished it up yesterday and managed to burn through a bit and had to blow it in which left a visible patch which I had him attempt to polish again , and while it's better I can still see it. Because I know its there.


Now I plan to keep the camper for a while, the bonnet isn't perfect and I'd possibly need to repaint it in the future

So


When here 2 years ago the geordie couple I travelled with had this painted on their bonnet which I really liked

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And that led me to thinking that if I was ever going to have some art on a van this would be the time to do it as

A) it would draw the eye away from the blemishes on the bonnet
And
B) if I was going to repaint the bonnet in the future anyway then it would matter either way.


So I'd like thoughts either way as I am undecided but I really liked that painting.

lovely painting, very Africa inspired but not really moroccan without camels, dunes and goats up trees and dogs stretched out..
but yes it would hide blemishes, would you go back to Maroc to get it repainted white again when you come to sell though?

 

[Outdoors Dad]

If it was me I'd get the bonnet re- done and crack on with trip. The painting you mentioned with elephants etc is to busy I'd prefer a more subtle painting if I was inclined to get one.

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[PaulW2]

On the basis of what we see there, neither "skinny Africa" nor "fat Africa" are likely to appeal to the geographers. Madagascar also suffered real tectonic drift in the second picture. And the RSPCA may want to have a word with him about what he has done to his camels.

In the first picture I think he had an antelope rather than a leopard in the tree? Too much thinners in the paint booth maybe.

But the rest - the silhouette thing and the colour schemes, and the remainder of the outlines - look fine. He has obviously cracked particular techniques to do particular paintings.

However not necessarily something I think would improve your vehicle unless you were selling overland expeditions.

 

[MichaelT]

Take what off? If you mean the bonnet they can't get it right on the van lol never mind off of it.


So there's a good chance I'd have to paint it myself again later as it will always be the most noticed blemish.

Hence the thought of getting artwork done now as either way I'd have bonnet done again if I was ever selling the camper

Yes take bonnet to them to paint, no masking up and no overspray anywhere? They can do it inside then so maybe a better job?

 

[Clemmo]

Based on the fact you intend to keep the Van for now..personalise it!
Its yours. You live in it.
We all decorate our homes differently..who cares?
Its a no brainer for me JFDI!

 

[CaptainPaul]

They're very good Tam and incredibly cheap I think you have an inclination for one anyway so just go for it as you say your repainting it again if and when your selling it so fill your boots

 

[CaptainPaul]

Here's a few ideas if your thinking of personalising it....

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[Northernraider]

lovely painting, very Africa inspired but not really moroccan without camels, dunes and goats up trees and dogs stretched out..
but yes it would hide blemishes, would you go back to Maroc to get it repainted white again when you come to sell though?

Yes I want goats in the middle tree and a few camels instead of giraffes.

The artist is here just now.. he could do it today for 400dh

Which is less than £40

I've not decided yet but I like that particular painting .. and only in monochrome I don't want any coloured painting or anything ....its that style or nothing for me

 

[WESTY66]

I’m sure I’ve seen a funsters van that had a kind of palm tree/oasis/camel scene on it, I thought it looked great, I’m sure that it was done in Morocco as it was painted not vinyl

I quite like the bonnet scene, it’s personal whilst you have the van and can be put back to white if you come to sell it!

 

[Ditcha]

He's here everyday

This artwork he did is on 2 vehicles here

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This scene would add value Tam

 

[Paulypaul]

If it helps distract you from the blemish on the bonnet, go for it. The VW boys go for bonnet bras dont they and some pvc's have lots of graphics, so some artwork to your liking is no different. As you say, if you ever wanted to sell the van you'd have it painted, and even back here that aint going to cost a national debt, so go for it matey

 

[pelican]

How about a vinyl image rather than a painting? It'll be cheaper and probably look a lot better.

What about a huge F to match the one on the back

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[Northernraider]

I thought if I could get the image similar but instead of 4 giraffes have maybe one giraffe , a camel , a donkey , the tree in the middle with goats , an elephant, a rhinoceros.. a few dogs. ....

Ant the same trees shrubs etc.. and then have him write in small writing. Doc Dolittle morroco 2025


And in dark grey to match the remaining side graphic rather than black

 

[Janine]

I'm not sure the collective Funster heart can take any more drama.

How's about getting the bonnet resprayed and adding an 'I'm not sure I like Morocco' sticker?

 

[Lenny HB]

Not keen on the original graphic on the bonnet you posted it looks too OTT, that would look OK on a large area like the side or back of a van but not on the bonnet.
My choice would be to get them to respray the bonnet.

I would never ever put a generic vanlife motorhome type graphic off ebay on this van

Any decent sign writer could make you some graphics to your design, would make life much easier if it comes to repainting the bonnet.

 

[CaptainPaul]

Hector has found a new vantage point to nosey at everything going on, height seems no object to wee Hector lol

 

[CaptainPaul]

Looking forward to seeing the Dr Dolittle painting soon

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[JockandRita]

I too am of the opinion that getting the bonnet resprayed properly, is the really important factor right now Tam.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[funflair]

I'm in with Jock and Lenny on this one Tam, apart from the fact that I think deep down you just want the bonnet done right I don't think there is enough height on your bonnet to get a decent painting in without the trees being stunted and all the giraffes having short necks.

 

[Mr porky]

Can he do a graphic as (Billy connolly used to say) of a hairy arsed scotsman amongst palm trees with his troops of dogs.
That's very personal.

 

[funflair]

Can he do a graphic as (Billy connolly used to say) of a hairy arsed scotsman amongst palm trees with his troops of dogs.
That's very personal.

That could double as a bit of extra security

 

[scotzsue]

Am I the only one who really loves that graphic, especially the elephants, like your idea too Tam, it;s your van, do what you like, won't help you avoid the 'you must be northernraider' visits though mind you would need to downsize or hide the dugs for that.

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