Hi Guys, Heres a longboard surfboard I did a couple weeks back for the world champion longboarder who gave it to his boss for his 50th. It has both of the bosses cars on it plus a scene of noosa beach etc. I put a bi-plane in the sky writing "happy 50th Michael". The guys loved the board and want more done.
cheers! Rod Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
heres a close up of his woody (car) Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
and elvis in the clouds (he's a elvis fan) Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
close up Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
lastly his thunderbird
[ February 11, 2008, 07:06 AM: Message edited by: Rod Tickle ]
Posted by Lee McKee (Member # 3533) on :
I knew Elvis was still alive! Appearantly he poses for you in OZ, Rod! You do some beautiful work man. Can't wait to meet you again the next time you come to the States.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Awesome! Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
62 T-bird......nice!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Beautifully done. Bill
Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :
Nice work Rod..and you know how to post pictures? NOW THAT'S TALENT!!!!!!
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
AWESOME!!!!! Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Beautiful work Rod!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
I am so impressed Rod. Good job!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I think it looks more like a '64, my X-hubby has one. They have a steering column that pushes out of the way for easy entry/exit.
The job is fabulous Rod. I love the colors, and you really know your way around chrome. Now will he surf with that or will it hang on his wall in a place of honor? Love....Jill
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
thanks for your kind comments, Jill I doubt it will ever get wet as the guy even cried when it was presented to him at his 50th which he had 300 guests and is a high flier in brisbane. I was told it would hang in their surf shop on the beach at noosa heads a very popular holiday and surf destination here for the rich and world travellers. I'm hopeing it generates more of the same sort of work. cheers! Rod
Posted by Joseph Diaz (Member # 5913) on :
Now that’s a Birthday Present! God you’re good.
Posted by Dennis Raap (Member # 3632) on :
Cool Rod as always!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Good stuff, Rod!
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
Great job Rod
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Absolutely Stunning!
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Eh Mate,
Nice to see you're still out there squirtin' color through your chrome brush..... a beaut, as always!!
G'Day
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Rod, that's a beautiful job! i love tbirds, as the curves ae so elegant too. Why doesn't the customer have you paint two? One for surfing and one for his wall! Thanks for the show!
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
Rod I used to work for Brewer,Hawaiian Pro Designs and Pure Fun on the west coast.Back then a new stick cost about $200 and we'd get $15-$30 for graphics and about $100 for artsy graphics. I'm guessing boards cost 2-3 times that today and wondered if airbrush prices had kept up.I'm sure if there are shops near you ,you'd get a following.I still have the leather stripping tool I made for drawing rail lines and use it on contoured sign boards sometimes
[ February 13, 2008, 12:54 AM: Message edited by: Darcy Baker ]
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Ahhhhhhh...salve to the eyes! Another masterpiece.... Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
I can see Rod Tickle sitting on the beach every day at Noosa, airbrushing boards between surfing, checking out the local talent, sipping cold beers and counting his heaps of cash!
Nice Rod !
Posted by jake snow (Member # 5889) on :
Sweet board Rod!
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Beautiful work as always Rod. Love the bright colors and the detail work on the cars is excellent.
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