venom42 Posted June 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2007 So far we have about 10 hours in it. One more session and it should be done. A good friend of mine owns Shenanigans tattoo shop in Auburn, AL. Its only about an hour and a half drive for me, and he is an amazingly talented artist. Its also really cool that he is a good friend of mine because it makes it that much more personal. This is a 280Z engine. He took cues from my engine, and several others that he found on the web. When it is done, it will look very realistic. It will look like there is an engine bay in my back, only the fenderwells will be muscle (you can see the beginnings of it in the pics). It is so dark here because only the black has been done. I will post more pics once the second session heals, and again when its done. Tell me what you think... Oh yeah - I spent the entire last 5 hour session playing Forza Motorsport on xbox. How cool is that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo240 Posted June 25, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2007 what happens when you wanna go V-8?...hahacouldn't resistthats dedication man, it looks greatI'm getting a comic book cell from Wangan Midnight myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted June 25, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2007 Youhavelostyourmind...Cool tat though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 25, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2007 THAT'S FRIGGIN SWEEEET!! I love it!! I'm currently working on an underwater scuba scene for my right arm. Soon I will be adding a manta ray, shipwreck and some others... The engine compartment idea looks absolutely stunning. The guy doing the work knows his stuff because those shades and textures look great. Now you just need a Classic Zcar Club logo on there somewhere. -- Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom42 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted June 28, 2007 what happens when you wanna go V-8?...hahacouldn't resistthats dedication man, it looks greatI'm getting a comic book cell from Wangan Midnight myselfBlasphemy! Actually, the guy that helped me build my engine tried to talk me into a small block 400. I just wanted to stick with the Japanese thing. I love the way my Z sounds now too - wouldnt trade it for the world. Anyhow, thanks guys... I cant wait until its done! It looks even better now that its healed up. You can see the detail much better. Once it is done I will post some pics. I plan on sending it in to the tattoo magazines too.PS - glad to see another Ghost in the Shell fan! Actually, a fan of anime in general even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo240 Posted June 28, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 28, 2007 PS - glad to see another Ghost in the Shell fan! Actually, a fan of anime in general even.yep, theres a few of us here. makes me happy too : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Eye Posted June 28, 2007 Share #7 Posted June 28, 2007 Hope it's OK to show mine too, both my artwork and the tat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted June 28, 2007 Share #8 Posted June 28, 2007 nice tats guys.... i was planning on getting a simple "240Z" on my arm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom42 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted May 21, 2008 All that is left is the lettering on the valve cover. I need to take some better pics. These really dont do it justice. The detail is the best I have ever seen. I am not 100% sure of the hours involved, since it was multiple sessions, but its between 15 and 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobc Posted May 21, 2008 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2008 I know this is probably a stupid question but why is it in two parts? Mike, you are planning on putting a PADI logo in that Marine Life tat aren't you?Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Enigma= Posted May 21, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 21, 2008 I love what's under your, hood....erm I mean skin, however I'm really not interested in where the drain plug is..... Seriously though, that's some nice artwork and an incredible commitment to the love of Datsuns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom42 Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted May 21, 2008 I know this is probably a stupid question but why is it in two parts? Think of that kind of like a strut tower brace. It just kind of helps break up alot of straight lines on a non-straight surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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