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Our Logo!!!

#1 Post by erron » Thu Aug 21, 2003 7:16 pm

Folks, what do you think? ----->


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I personally love it, and I just want to extend the biggest possible thank you to Jeff Challacombe (Stickbow Hunter), Guy Curtis (Gundy) and Dennis La Varenne for their help in putting this together. In fact, help doesn't begin to cover what these blokes did to get this done. The original figure of the Akubra-wearing hunter is something Dennis and Jeff have worked on over time, Dennis came to the rescue when we were struggling with wording, and Guy did the phenomenal artwork. Me, I stumbled along after these blokes mumbling thanks... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seriously, thanks people. It's a beautiful logo, and one I think we can all be proud of! First step will be to get some Stickers printed with it on them. If any of you are interested in getting a few to distribute, let me know.

What do others think of the design? If you have any qualms or suggestions, now is the time to speak, as I feel pretty ready to go with this.

Cheers,

Erron
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#2 Post by erron » Thu Aug 21, 2003 9:52 pm

Further details about the genesis of "Akubra Man" in the logo. Jeff advises that this is from the photo Greg Hovi from Mt Isa took at one of the TRASH shoots. Greg 'picked out' the outline of Akubra Man from this photo and did the original drawing from that. Jeff and Dennis later adapted this for a project they were working on. From that, Guy Curtis used his multiple talents with image enhancement software to incorporate the image into the logo and make it web friendly, amongst other things. The image itself is an outline of Strowie shooting, as seen in this photo:


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Cool eh!

8)

cheers,


Erron
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Bumper sticker

#3 Post by Singlestring » Fri Aug 22, 2003 12:37 am

The blokes have done a top job .should help promote Trad. & Ozbow put us down we'll distrubute through the Warehouse at no charge.
(maybe GST)
If you don't mind me asking .
Are they to be sold for cost or what worthwhile cause would you have in mind?
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#4 Post by Papabear » Fri Aug 22, 2003 1:28 am

erron - I think it looks great! But suggest you include the Australian outline somewhere's on it. jm2cw!
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#5 Post by erron » Fri Aug 22, 2003 8:59 am

Papabear,

thanks for the feedback. Yes, an outline would be good, but it might get a little crowded in there with one. Will have to think about that (in collaboration with the design team, of course :lol: )

Steve,

thanks mate, that would be great. Not sure what the cost would be at the moment, but hope to have an idea by next week. It should be fairly nominal, I hope. The idea is to 'spread the word' at this stage. :)

cheers all,

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#6 Post by Singlestring » Fri Aug 22, 2003 12:13 pm

No Probs Erron, Let us know when you have them and we'll be happy to help out.
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#7 Post by Sewer Rat » Fri Aug 22, 2003 10:07 pm

I think its KEWL!!!

Now put that on one o yer hillybilly hats, and youse would be complete :)
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#8 Post by Jock » Sat Aug 23, 2003 3:15 am

ERRON,

It is Excellent mate, looks crackin.


WELL DONE!! to everyone involved.

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#9 Post by erron » Sat Aug 23, 2003 10:26 am

Hey Rat,

I'll send you one so you can model it on your hat :lol:

Jock, thanks, I can't wait to get these stickers happening now.

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#10 Post by gundy » Sat Aug 23, 2003 6:35 pm

Looks great sticking up there Erron...

What do Jeff and the others think?

I like it....
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#11 Post by Glenn Newell » Sat Aug 23, 2003 7:26 pm

I think that the Logo needs a map of Australia on it. Our continent is one of the most dinstinctive continents in the world and it is instantly reconizable. The figure should be in the map even if it is obscuring some of it. I also think that the figure while it strikes a good pose it's to heavy he needs to be slimed down, and the hat is too high crowned, the figure just doesen't look right to me. Not wishing to offend anybody but that's just what I feel about it...Glenn...
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#12 Post by erron » Sat Aug 23, 2003 8:51 pm

Yes Glenn, it would be nice if we could squeeze the Aussie map in, I just love the thing, and it really does say OZ, as Papabear pointed out earlier!

As to trimming the figure, have to leave that one up to Guy. I agree that the hat could be shrunk a little to make it look more like a generic Akubra, but again, not sure if it can be done.

What do you think, Guy?

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#13 Post by gundy » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:25 pm

easy stuff, just let me know what you would like and I will play on Monday... :D
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#14 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Aug 23, 2003 9:31 pm

I think it looks great just how it is.

Glenn and Papabear metion about having a map of Australia. I don't really think we need to. Ozbow is "Traditional Bowhunting and Archery in Australia". To me that immediately identifies it as Australian.

As to the figure, I like it as it is also. If it is slimmed down or the height of the hat reduced, then it no longer represents the photo it was taken from - a photo of a real Aussie charcater wearing his trademark Akubra, shooting a trad bow.

Just my thoughts.

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#15 Post by Robbo » Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:06 am

Looks good :D

Like the idea of the Aussie map too.
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#16 Post by ozlongbow » Mon Aug 25, 2003 11:26 am

Congratulations to all!
Having been involved in designing logos, etc, over the years I know its no easy task - and I reckon the design is a beauty!
While the idea of having the outline of Australia in it too is a good one, I agree that too much means clutter and then the whole thing gets confusing - but with such a top team on the job I'm sure the final thing will be a winner! :D

Now, when they are ready, I'll need one for my car, one for the wife's, one for the letterbox, one fo the cat ....
Don't get me started on how many T-shirts I'll be needing!

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#17 Post by erron » Mon Aug 25, 2003 4:56 pm

Lindsay,

I'm coming to the same conclusion re: clutter, too, although it would still be nice to have the OZ map in there :?

Maybe, since the original idea was for a bumper sticker, it really can't accomodate it. What do you think, Guy?

Now, on the T-Shirt, a map outline would almost be necessary, to fill out the graphic area, I think.

Thanks for all the feedback folks, and keep it coming if you're inclined to.

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Aussie outline!

#18 Post by Papabear » Mon Aug 25, 2003 11:32 pm

Just slide the statement Passing on "Our heritage" either right or left and put a small outline in the opening - nothing big.
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#19 Post by TRASH » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:12 pm

Just a quick one for the interested few in trivia !!!!

Unlike the PANTHER like apperition in the tree, the PANZER like photographer fell out of the said tree and down the 20 foot bank into the bottom of the Burke river Ha !!!!!!

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#20 Post by erron » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:44 pm

Mate,

I'm getting confused here: did the Panda take the piccy and fall out of the tree, or was it the one in the photo?

:wink:

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#21 Post by TRASH » Wed Sep 03, 2003 2:24 pm

Photographer HOVI alias PANZER [He's so quite in the bush he's almost mouse like] :wink: He fell out of the tree
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#22 Post by MICC » Sun Sep 07, 2003 8:12 pm

C'mon Mick
The PANZER was pushed.
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#23 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Sep 07, 2003 8:20 pm

Never trust a Trashie! Never NEVER trust a MICC worker. :lol:
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#24 Post by MICC » Sun Sep 07, 2003 9:35 pm

Hey Jeffery did you see what Strowie called me.... a bloody PANZER.
I'm hurt, cut to the quick, mortally wounded, calls himself a bloody mate.
Oh well I s'pose the Trashie thing to do is to get even.
And it wouldn't be too hard to get even with a bloke that walks a POODLE every night, yes a POODLE, but only after dark...someone might see him.
Not a good image for the"Akubra Man"
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#25 Post by TRASH » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:48 pm

Yes
The wife bought a poodle and yes i walk it at night so as not to be seen!!!
The part you dont know is poodles are good for lots of things out hunting!!!!
1 they make fantastic burr removers just one wipe and the burrs are out of your socks
2 They are useful after a muddy trip and you want to get the 4x4 clean again for the trip home
3 They can be used to start fires in the wet just add a little liquid fuel
4 They dont taste to bad with a side dish of beans and lentils
5 The best thing of all is when your in dire straits and oout of paper you can wipe your **** with them and just rinse them out .

Know thats thinkin aint it
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#26 Post by Glenn Newell » Tue Sep 16, 2003 2:59 pm

I sorry I ever called you a fat bastard TRASH...Glenn...
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#27 Post by erron » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:07 pm

They are useful after a muddy trip and you want to get the 4x4 clean again for the trip home
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Makes me wish I knew a couple of poodle owners to have fun with!

:P

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#28 Post by trash one » Tue Sep 16, 2003 3:23 pm

If you had just used the poodle for no1 then used it for no5 you could realy do some damage to the HOLE of your body.
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#29 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Sep 16, 2003 5:58 pm

Strowie you must neva stop thinkin' these great things up. :D

Butch,

Give Strowie a couple little drinks and he might even try that to. OUCH!!! :lol:

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#30 Post by erron » Tue Sep 16, 2003 7:02 pm

i'm never gunna be able to look at a poodle the same way again!

:o :o

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