Vietnam Veteran Commissioned Huey Helicopter

[redduke]

Earlier this fall I had a Vietnam Veteran request a very special sign commemorating his service with the 170th AHC (Assault Helicopter Company). He wanted the exact Huey Helicopter Model that he flew with flying into an action scene. Only problem was he didn't have a picture of it. I scoured the internet and ran into quite a few problems finding the specific model. Eventually I found an AHC website and contacted a few of the gentlemen that run the site. They assisted me in finding his chopper. Placing that into an action scene proved to be a test of my graphic design skills (12+ professional years). After countless hours of searching and designing I was finally able to wrap up the job last night and my customer will be here to pick it up in a few short hours. A special Thank You to Bill at Steel-FX for his awesome product, couldn't have picked a better finish for this sign.

Amanda @ Main Street Custom Metal
www.facebook.com/MainStreetCustomMetal

[chasxjs]

looks fantastic. I'm sure he will love it!

[CNCCAJUN]

That is unbelievably beautiful . . . .

As you can see I have been struggling to produce a HUEY for a friend of 40+ years who did two tours as a HUEY pilot . . .

http://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14686

I guess we can safely say I have a long way to go in the skill department . . .

Looks fantastic . . .I'll be cutting mine today to see if it works out . . .

Thanks for posting . . . maybe I can get close for a follow up XMAS present next year . . .

Steve in Louisiana . . .

[acourtjester]

It may have tested your graphic skills but I think you get an A++++
visit to your face book page was very nice too.

have fun
Tom

[CNCCAJUN]

It may have tested your graphic skills but I think you get an A++++
visit to your face book page was very nice too.

have fun
Tom

Did you notice her clear coating?

Steve

[steelfx]

Wow! Fantastic Work!

[Oldsarge]

That's really REALLY good! From another veteran, thanks, and you are definitely at the top of the class for that design! Just beautiful!

Oldsarge

[abmetal]

That is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! Fantastic job.

Allen

[plain ol Bill]

The distinctive sound of that Huey is a sound never to be forgotten by anyone that served in RVN.

[DXF]

Turned out excellent!

Dave Hanks

[muzza]

Great work Amanda, when he picks it watch his eye's, they will say more than his words.
You have really captured the emotion in your piece, congratulations.
Murray

[redduke]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. Murray, unfortunately I wasn't there when he picked it up, I had to take my daughter to see Santa, but my mom gave it to him and said he was near tears. He loved it! Thank you again & Happy Holidays everyone!

[Larry83301]

You did a great job creating an action scene with a solid piece I'm sure he will treasure it forever.


Larry

[topkote]

Very nice work.