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Post by skai on Mar 25, 2008 18:53:02 GMT -5
I just found this place and MAN OH MAN what a relief to find I am not the only crazy person on the road. No longer alone. My vehicle's web page is here: www.willieyee.info/ZHIntro.htmlIf you will tolerate a Trekker, I look forward to participating here. |
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Post by Drago Lordist on Mar 27, 2008 0:20:52 GMT -5
lmao, yep, there's a great many of us. welcome to the group! More a wars fan than a trek fan but we all need our doses of both  got any more pics of your interior? |
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Post by skai on Mar 27, 2008 8:48:32 GMT -5
Interior is being worked on. Seat covers should arrive in a few days. Will post pix when installed.
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Post by Darth Marmalade on Mar 27, 2008 17:56:00 GMT -5
Yes, welcome! Nice car, and great web site -- much better than the one page I have for my car. I love the Federation emblem on the bonnet -- is that your own creation? I don't remember one with that level of detail.
I sometimes imagine that I'm not really that big a Trek fan, and then I remember that I'm delusional. I'm a Trek fan of the first order... and only a little bit more of a Star Wars fan.
I noticed you asked about board moderators -- I don't think we have any here anymore. Um... power to the people, I guess.
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Post by skai on Mar 27, 2008 20:14:58 GMT -5
The version of the Fed logo I used on the hood has appeared on a couple of Star Trek posters. I don'e know exactly where this one came from, but I liked the textured background. I had thoughts at one point of putting LED's in for the stars, but my installers discouraged me (they would jar loose, leak through the holes, cause all kinds of problems).
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Post by Darth Marmalade on Mar 29, 2008 0:21:27 GMT -5
It looks like a starry graphic over a photo of Earth as seen from space -- or maybe of some other planet. As for the LEDs... wait, just wait. There will be LED paint available in a few years, and it might even be activated wirelessly. It's going to be so cool -- except that everyone will have it on their car, and in a few weeks no one will remember that it used to be science-fiction. Here's an article that's a few years old; I can only hope that work has progressed: news.zdnet.co.uk/emergingtech/0,1000000183,39233182,00.htm |
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Post by Drago Lordist on Mar 29, 2008 7:12:47 GMT -5
sweeeeet
I will find some pics for you soon skai - but for now I'll be in hot springs for the weekend so I won't be able to do it.
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Post by skai on Mar 29, 2008 18:42:54 GMT -5
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Post by Red Two on Mar 30, 2008 12:36:51 GMT -5
That is some phenomenal work!
Way back when the Previa was new, and I thought I might be able to get one, doing exactly your design was my notion -potentially adding nacelles too! This never happened of course.
But I am very delighted to see the idea made real by you! Prius is THE car to do that design for.
Excellent work and I look forward to seeing more great professionalism!
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Post by Drago Lordist on Mar 30, 2008 17:32:35 GMT -5
I love it! very crisp detail you've done here - perfect for service to starfleet!
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Post by skai on Apr 16, 2008 13:54:48 GMT -5
A schedule of upcoming appearances of the Zhang Heng has been added to my web page www.willieyee.info/Appearances.html . Come and join me ! A Road Squadron vehicle next to me would make a great sight ! |
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Post by uscgocox on Apr 20, 2008 16:32:49 GMT -5
Why don't you remove the toyota symbols from the hood and trunk?
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Post by skai on Apr 20, 2008 19:06:22 GMT -5
Why don't you remove the toyota symbols from the hood and trunk? They are a major PITA to remove. Unlike the other badges they are not just stuck on with adhesive, but have two mounting holes that then have to be filled and painted. I did this with badges on the side (still have not got the paint job right), and these are worse. |
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Post by uscgocox on Apr 24, 2008 21:25:25 GMT -5
I had the same problem with my toyota...but i got them off and put imperial symbols over them. It covered up the holes...eliminating the need to fill and paint them. I used black acrylic and had them cut with a laser....th new symbols look very much like OEM parts...if imperial symbols were OEM. You could do that with starfleet symbols! Here's how mine turned out: imageuploadr.com/show.php?image=187048001204596252 |
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Post by skai on Apr 27, 2008 20:24:30 GMT -5
I had the same problem with my toyota...but i got them off and put imperial symbols over them. It covered up the holes...eliminating the need to fill and paint them. I used black acrylic and had them cut with a laser....th new symbols look very much like OEM parts...if imperial symbols were OEM. You could do that with starfleet symbols! Here's how mine turned out: imageuploadr.com/show.php?image=187048001204596252 The front on the Prius would be particularly problematic because it is the most curved part of the hood. Not impossible, but difficult. Someday. Later. Much else to do of higher priority now, but thanks for suggestion. |
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