2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
Well, it looks like the potential buyer from Cambridge has fallen through, so I'm slowly spending money on restoring the bits that need it, to get me through Winter, I'm getting to the point where I won't be selling, no matter what. Amazing to me as I never thought it would grow on me, but as its now my daily driver I'm getting far too attached to it.
The heating works well, which is surprising, having only ever suffered poor heating in a Beetle, starts first time every time, not using any oil on the original engine, just turned a genuine 99,000 on the speedo. Just had new M&S rear tyres on newly powder coated rears in matt black, and the fronts are away for the same treatment, £20 a wheel (have to prepare yourself), £10 to have a new tyre fitted and balanced, and £54.50 for a new tyre from MyTyres online, I thought that was cheap at £84.50 a corner!!!
As soon as the Historic Vehicle Tax starts in April, I'll be putting the 412 LS on the road as well.
I've got the 3 and 4, just need the lottery win for the type 2 and Beetle, ha.
Anyone seen this video on YouTube before? I didn't think there was enough space to fit a flat six in a 412?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfYvzKxzJq8
If only money was no object eh?
The heating works well, which is surprising, having only ever suffered poor heating in a Beetle, starts first time every time, not using any oil on the original engine, just turned a genuine 99,000 on the speedo. Just had new M&S rear tyres on newly powder coated rears in matt black, and the fronts are away for the same treatment, £20 a wheel (have to prepare yourself), £10 to have a new tyre fitted and balanced, and £54.50 for a new tyre from MyTyres online, I thought that was cheap at £84.50 a corner!!!
As soon as the Historic Vehicle Tax starts in April, I'll be putting the 412 LS on the road as well.
I've got the 3 and 4, just need the lottery win for the type 2 and Beetle, ha.
Anyone seen this video on YouTube before? I didn't think there was enough space to fit a flat six in a 412?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfYvzKxzJq8
If only money was no object eh?
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
If you fall short on photos let me know and ill submit mine again. Though she doesnt look too different to this years. I will certainly be having a copy again.
The sultan of swing
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
There's been a very poor response, and with the price nearly doubling (following Vistaprint taking on TV adverts) I don't feel it's worth it this year. Sorry.
Really to make this work, the photos need to be original or with permission to copy, something like 4 x 3 (about 2,000 x 1,500 pixels or more) to get the right shape for the calendar, reasonably well exposed and 13 useable. About 2 satisfied those criteria this year, out of about 7 sent - most trawled from various websites!
Really to make this work, the photos need to be original or with permission to copy, something like 4 x 3 (about 2,000 x 1,500 pixels or more) to get the right shape for the calendar, reasonably well exposed and 13 useable. About 2 satisfied those criteria this year, out of about 7 sent - most trawled from various websites!
Dave.
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
We need to organise a few Regional Events to meet up as a club, through the Summer, that way, anyone with the right camera could snap a host of different models, from daily drivers to showroom condition.
Are there so few of us that this isn't possible?
Are there so few of us that this isn't possible?
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
I got a reasonable choice for last year's calendar. There were a couple of main problems - the shape of the image for the calendar needs to be 4x3 rather than the 'widescreen' image that seems to be getting popular. That's not a problem if there is spare each side of the subject to trim. The other problem is that anything on the web tends to be too low resolution (too few dpi). Considering that almost all cameras these days have enough resolution for these calendars, it's probably mainly a tendency to transfer at a smaller dpi to suit social media needs.
For some reason they were not forthcoming this year. Vistaprint have greatly increased their prices - I always wondered what was financing the good prices...
For some reason they were not forthcoming this year. Vistaprint have greatly increased their prices - I always wondered what was financing the good prices...
Dave.
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
It would be nice to have some action shots too, I don't suppose there's anyone rallying in a Type 3 or Type 4 these days, ha.
Lots of gravel and mud going sideways with a 40+ year old T3 or T4 broad sliding in full rally regalia...I wonder...
Lots of gravel and mud going sideways with a 40+ year old T3 or T4 broad sliding in full rally regalia...I wonder...
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
1967 Fastback with Type 4 2600cc, mmm...sweet
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
If anyone wants to sponsor me to rally prepare either Variant, or both, I'm up for it, ha
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
The rallying Fastback would be fine as a larger image - need a bit trimmed off sides, but there's non-essential stuff there.
Dave.
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Resampled and 4x3
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
I don't think it can be expanded, as a web image it was only 96dpi to begin with, you can generally get away with web images of about 150dpi.
Right, I'm off out to the pub for a meal and drink, still waiting for my Rally Sponsor, don't leave it too long boys, ha
Right, I'm off out to the pub for a meal and drink, still waiting for my Rally Sponsor, don't leave it too long boys, ha
73 de Wayne M5WJF
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
'73 Type 4 412 LS Variant (UK Reg '74)
Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
That seems to be 19KB and 400x300, so right aspect ratio but no good for resolution (ie the actual pixel size needs to be around 1600 x 1200 min).
Maybe try again for next year.
Maybe try again for next year.
Dave.
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Re: 2014 CLUB PHOTO CALENDAR - PHOTOS WANTED
How many more photo's would You need Dave?
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Most of them! There's a nice one of a red Squareback from the USA, the snow scene above and a nice cabrio Type 4 prototype, but that's not the right shape for the calendar without a fair bit of generated infill.
Maybe 2015. With luck and tolerance from Anne, I'll have some from the USA Invasion near Niagara to fill in for any others that are offered.
Maybe 2015. With luck and tolerance from Anne, I'll have some from the USA Invasion near Niagara to fill in for any others that are offered.
Dave.
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Should hopefully have mine on the road soon so will try to take some decent photos