GRIZZ Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This project started when I got a Star Citizen hat, and the Imperium patch was too large to fit on it. Normally I'm not a pin guy, but I can't think of another way to add the imperium logo to this hat. So I chatted up my buddy @Galileoabout what I wanted and sent him some example Imperium files. First draft was a good start, but I did not like how the side wings connected. Adding some depth, separating the wings. Oops, its the wrong division. Fixed the inner circle, but at 1" tall its not very identifiable. Adding IMPERIUM with the correct font. (SF Electrotome) Dry run in wood, looking sexy. At this point @xKiLlFrEnZyx Suggested fitting the name to the top, I think it looks much better. First run with metal. At 1" tall were having trouble getting the fine detail of the wheat to show, and at the same time, not accidently knock off the tiny stars in the center. We discovered better quality aluminum was needed and ordered better extruded stuff from a supplier. Next print is far better! Before I was thinking about having just one made for me, but I'm seeing interest in more so I asked him to make me 50 after he's finished his keychain project. Once they're done I'll post them for sale and figure out the logistics. GeraldEvans, Nevermore, Riley Egret and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ostia Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 They are looking good! I can feel your pain, I'm sure Rotorax never designed that logo imagining that we would print, stamp, and engrave it on to so many things! It's such a PITA to work with, especially the Small details in the middle. Nonetheless, you seems to be getting good results switching to higher quality. Put me down for a couple of them, gonna drill a hole through the bottom of the crest and toss it on my key-chain. GeraldEvans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldEvans Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Awesome job, Grizz! I'd buy a pin from you. Honestly if we could make them smaller I'd love one as a tie tack for work! (Those would need to be printed designs not engraved I would imagine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroJak Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Yeah Grizz very cool, sign me up for one!!! Also have you thought about also making these in to challenge coins rather than just pins?Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileo Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, GeraldEvans said: Awesome job, Grizz! I'd buy a pin from you. Honestly if we could make them smaller I'd love one as a tie tack for work! (Those would need to be printed designs not engraved I would imagine) How small are you thinking? GRIZZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldEvans Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 How small are you thinking?1/2" maybe 5/8" tops. Bigger than that and I couldn't use it with a uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, GeraldEvans said: 8 minutes ago, Galileo said: How small are you thinking? 1/2" maybe 5/8" tops. Bigger than that and I couldn't use it with a uniform. How about just the inner circle at 1/2 inch tall? He would need different backing for a tie tack, but that's an option. I personally don't like just the inside circle by itself and prefer the whole badge as you can see in my sig'. GeraldEvans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldEvans Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I would definitely rock the inner circle as pin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xKiLlFrEnZyx Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Oh stop it yew! Awesome job Grizz id love to get one too! GRIZZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzlefuse Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That looks great @GRIZZ! I'd love to get one as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painmiester Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 See if they can be incorporated into a ring. Nothing says sexy as space geek bling, All of us space geeks love this stuff. Lol Tom Villder and WarWulf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Painmiester said: See if they can be incorporated into a ring. Nothing says sexy as space geek bling, All of us space geeks love this stuff. Lol When I post them for sale I should offer them with or without a pin adhered to the backside so you can do what you want with it. Ostia and AstroJak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroJak Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 When I post them for sale I should offer them with or without a pin adhered to the backside so you can do what you want with it.What about the idea of make some as a two sided challenge coin?Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk Gremlich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painmiester Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 AND THE IDEAS START ROLLING IN. LOL. WHICH I TINK IS GREAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlich Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I'll take 2. At least. I can see challenge coins really becoming a serious thing with the entire SC community. AstroJak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileo Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 So, just wanted to update that this is far from dead. At a point where I am starting to revisit this. I spent the last hour or so cleaning up the vectors so I can scale them much larger than the original inch. I would love critical feedback on the base designs. Depending on interest I can branch out to the other divisions as well. Right now these will be in aluminum however brass could also be an option in the future. So far I have 4 designs I created a google form so you can cast your vote. https://goo.gl/forms/wYtHBGLNqu2a7CHF2 Thanks for waiting! Galileo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 the 2nd one is cooler, but at the size my sample came out as it might be tough to get that detail on the outside edge. I could see the wheat coming out nicer on the second one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlich Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 So, this would be a pin or something more substantial? (Like a challenge coin) veteran owned compnay: http://www.coinforce.com/challenge-coins/custom-shape-challenge-coins/ example of costs: http://www.allaboutchallengecoins.com/pricing.html or are you thinking about custom Lapel pins? https://www.customlapelpins.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 More progress, more huge thanks to @Galileo xKiLlFrEnZyx and macgivre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galileo Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Doesn't really add much but this was my favorite shot of them for some reason. AstroJak, GRIZZ, macgivre and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroJak Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Am I too late to get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 None have been given out yet, still making them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 The pins are made and look fantastic. They are in limited supply, so if you see me at CitizenCon be sure to ask for one. Whatever I come home with will be offered up on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painmiester Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I'll trade ya a imperium hat. GRIZZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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