"La Poderosita"

Mercutio57 · 04-03-2010, 12:22 AM

Here are some better shots than those previously posted. These are vinyl decals made from high-resolution scans of original artwork. The name is a playful take on the name of Alberto Granado's famous Norton, and the image is a mixture of WW II a/c "nose art," Disney princess, and "Rosie the Riveter." I couldn't resist the touch of humorous self-deprecation, especially since I live amongst many who sneer at anything not made in Milwaukee!

blaine · 04-03-2010, 12:32 AM

I like the little decal by your fuel cover.Thats humourus.

Mercutio57 · 04-03-2010, 12:42 AM

Thanks. As I say, I couldn't resist.

alanmcorcoran · 04-03-2010, 04:52 AM

Very nice artwork. You definitely captured the "nose-art" feel as well as a little bit of, hmm... "East LA"?

alantf · 04-03-2010, 06:42 AM

Decals on a curved tank? Whenever I've tried to apply them to anything other than a flat surface (e.g. trying to apply them to a helmet) I end up with bubbles & creases. Is there a trick to it? :??:

Mercutio57 · 04-03-2010, 08:00 AM

Absolutely. We used a special vinyl that is designed to flex without air bubbles forming. It's the stuff that's used to "wrap" NASCAR vehicles with their various logos. On the adhesive side it has tiny channels that allow the air to gradually escape as it is applied, and then flatten out so as to have a smooth final surface.

As for east LA, I don't know as I've never been. But she's obviously latina, as befits the name. The green eyes, by the way, are from the old big band tune of that name.

04-03-2010, 12:22 AM	#1
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	"La Poderosita" Here are some better shots than those previously posted. These are vinyl decals made from high-resolution scans of original artwork. The name is a playful take on the name of Alberto Granado's famous Norton, and the image is a mixture of WW II a/c "nose art," Disney princess, and "Rosie the Riveter." I couldn't resist the touch of humorous self-deprecation, especially since I live amongst many who sneer at anything not made in Milwaukee! __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2010, 12:32 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: "La Poderosita" I like the little decal by your fuel cover.Thats humourus. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-03-2010, 12:42 AM	#3
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: "La Poderosita" Thanks. As I say, I couldn't resist. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2010, 04:52 AM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: "La Poderosita" Very nice artwork. You definitely captured the "nose-art" feel as well as a little bit of, hmm... "East LA"? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: "La Poderosita" Decals on a curved tank? Whenever I've tried to apply them to anything other than a flat surface (e.g. trying to apply them to a helmet) I end up with bubbles & creases. Is there a trick to it? :??: __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2010, 08:00 AM	#6
Mercutio57 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Posts: 95	Re: "La Poderosita" Absolutely. We used a special vinyl that is designed to flex without air bubbles forming. It's the stuff that's used to "wrap" NASCAR vehicles with their various logos. On the adhesive side it has tiny channels that allow the air to gradually escape as it is applied, and then flatten out so as to have a smooth final surface. As for east LA, I don't know as I've never been. But she's obviously latina, as befits the name. The green eyes, by the way, are from the old big band tune of that name. __________________ "What are you rebelling against, Johnny..?"
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