Tain Tribute Thread

[dlmorgan999]

Did you know that the turbo head of the Thud took almost 3.5 hours of machining time just to complete?

I did not know that, but given the sheer amount of titanium that makes up the head, that's not really surprising. Very impressive! :thumbsup:

 

[Silgt]

I'm finding it odd that the ends of the Green tritiums on the Thud appear blue to me!

I had the exact same reaction! I wonder what causes that?

The trits were sealed with silicone, so when you put a UV light to it, it turns blue. I asked the same when I first saw the same effect

 

[dlmorgan999]

Dave, Photo 2 with the blackened background looks very professional.

Thanks for the comment Tom. So far, this seems to be the consensus.

 

[easilyled]

Here is a group shot of my Tain collection (so far):-

 

[dlmorgan999]

Here is a group shot of my Tain collection (so far):-

That's a nice family shot Daniel. It does a great job at showing the color difference of the BeCU lights!

I also really like the background. The piece behind the lights looks bigger than what you've used before - it almost looks like a piece of carpet. Care to share?

Also, what are you using under them? Were you able to create your own black glass? However you did it, the end result looks very nice! :thumbsup:

 

[easilyled]

That's a nice family shot Daniel. It does a great job at showing the color difference of the BeCU lights!

I also really like the background. The piece behind the lights looks bigger than what you've used before - it almost looks like a piece of carpet. Care to share?

Also, what are you using under them? Were you able to create your own black glass? However you did it, the end result looks very nice! :thumbsup:

Thanks David!

I ordered some place-mats in black-glass (one of which I used under the lights) and some faux-leather place-mats (one of which I used behind the lights)

 

[dlmorgan999]

Thanks David!

I ordered some place-mats in black-glass (one of which I used under the lights) and some faux-leather place-mats (one of which I used behind the lights)

That's very creative and worked out quite well! You are also giving me some ideas of how to make my setup a bit better.

 

[easilyled]

That's very creative and worked out quite well! You are also giving me some ideas of how to make my setup a bit better.

I'm flattered that you consider any of my ideas worthwhile, considering the excellence of your shots.

 

[dlmorgan999]

I'm flattered that you still consider any of my ideas worthwhile, considering the excellence of your shots.

A few weeks ago I toyed around with something similar, but I wasn't pleased with the results. Your setup is much better - don't sell yourself short!

You also paid attention to getting the tails of all of your lights lined up nicely. I keep forgetting to do that.

 

[easilyled]

A few weeks ago I toyed around with something similar, but I wasn't pleased with the results. Your setup is much better - don't sell yourself short!

Very nice of you to say so, thank you. The clarity of your pictures still leaves mine far behind though.

You also paid attention to getting the tails of all of your lights lined up nicely. I keep forgetting to do that.

Its just my OCD at work

 

[franzdom]

I can't decide if these wonderful pictures make me want to take some of my own or to just say forget it. You guys are raising the bar really high.

 

[easilyled]

I can't decide if these wonderful pictures make me want to take some of my own or to just say forget it. You guys are raising the bar really high.

Please take lots more. Your pictures are excellent, especially your close-ups. You take them from very original angles with great props. You also have some awesome lights. :thumbsup:

 

[franzdom]

Well I got a new one today and I couldn't pass this by

 

[easilyled]

Well I got a new one today and I couldn't pass this by

Very nice. Two 13-trit Flutes?

 

[franzdom]

Yessir!

 

[dlmorgan999]

Please take lots more. Your pictures are excellent, especially your close-ups. You take them from very original angles with great props. You also have some awesome lights. :thumbsup:

Well I got a new one today and I couldn't pass this by

I agree with Daniel 100%, and this picture is another great example. Nice work Franz!

I keep trying to get angle shots like you do, but they never come out quite as nice.

 

[franzdom]

Thanks guys, and thanks to Dave for starting this thread, there sure are a lot of nice pictures here!

 

[franzdom]

Too much fun!

 

[dlmorgan999]

Too much fun!

Nice work Franz. Both of those pictures are great, but I especially like the second one. Great composition, and very sharp! :thumbsup:

And you are definitely correct about all the nice pictures in this thread.

 

[easilyled]

Wow, those are really great pictures (post #78)

The top one looks a bit like a firework display and the bottom one really captures the tritiums well in the tail section (as Dave said)