TSF OFFICIAL LOGO THREAD

[Bri]

OK people. I am starting this seperate thread to give everyone a place to post their ideas for an official TSF Logo. Here are just a few things to consider when designing a logo and a couple ideas I want to throw out there for everyone to consider.

First, keep in mind when designing your logo to keep it decal maker friendly. Multiple colors and extravagant detail could prove to be a headache to the decal makers who might be generous enough to help us out here.

Secondly, let's try to come up with a logo that includes a worldwide theme. We have literally dozens, if not hundreds of members fro many countries here and we want a logo that is inclusive to everyone.

Finally, while we do currently have a banner for these forums, it would be nice if we could come up with a logo that we can adopt into our "Official" logo that will be forever associated with this community. This means that we would adapt the logo to our forum banner and even use it should we ever decide to have things like t-shirts, coffee mugs or whatever. In other words, this logo would be forever associated with this forum and associated websites, etc.

So, with that being said let's get some ideas posted here so we can really get this huge ball rolling.
It's amazing how such a simple idea from one of our forum members has turned into such a huge deal. It just goes to show how one idea can really breathe life into people!!!

[Deleted]

Looks pretty pretty nice. Printing it on clear with the lettering "not filled it" would allow the lettering to be in French Blue to match the truck. Just a thought.

[Bri]

Nice and simple design...let's keep them coming!

[chris2]

NICE rabbit. to take Jimb's idea a step further how bout changing the outline to a complementary color like red, then leave the center blue, or the whole logo in red (or any other color that would show up well).

[mountaindewd]

Here are a couple I threw together and yes, I know "freight" is spelled wrong. The "New York, NY" can be omitted since it probably wouldn't show up too well among other reasons.

Les

[mountaindewd]

Feb 10, 2010 10:03:10 GMT -5 Bri said:

It's amazing how such a simple idea from one of our forum members has turned into such a huge deal. It just goes to show how one idea can really breathe life into people!!!

Brian,

I have noticed since this thing has started, if I'm not mistaken, you have spent a lot more time on the board.

Les

[Deleted]

Les, I like your's, too. The globe is quite nice. Was your thought with the city & state to make different ones for the different members?

[lonewolf]

I like Les' bottom one, easier for us to copy. You could put in area depot of your choice where the New York bit is. I think I'll try and copy that.

EDIT: Heres an effort. You have to bear in mind its going to have to go on a dark blue.

[Bri]

Feb 10, 2010 22:01:50 GMT -5 mountaindewd said:

Here are a couple I threw together and yes, I know "freight" is spelled wrong. The "New York, NY" can be omitted since it probably wouldn't show up too well among other reasons.

Les

Excellent designs Les. Simple, yet all inclusive to all our members, both here and abroad.

As for spending more time here rather than elsewhere, I am for several different reasons. First of all, I was FINALLY able to finish my Astro 95 I had started for our long completed CBP. After putting the finishing touches on that truck, it got my passion for this portion of the hobby rekindled and I have been hacking at truck plastic aver since.
I've also changed jobs and am now working full time EMS as a Paramedic. While I am still employed at the hospital, it's on a per diem basis and I'm enjoying a set schedule with weekends and holidays off. I'm still getting adjusted to this schedule, but it's definitely a sweet change of pace.
Finally, I have cut down on the number of modeling websites I frequent. I do own 3 other forums, all dedicated to specific avanues of our hobby, but for the most part, those are the only forums I dedicate my time to anymore. It just takes up too much time bouncing from forum to forum trying to keep up with everything and everyone. As the Administrator of this forum and the others I own, it's my responsibility to make sure these communities thrive and succeed. By spending so much time surfing the "other" sites, it takes away time I can spend making this place better and also time away from my bench and the whittling of plastic.
Ironically, my home PC is dead so the only access I have currently is here at work. Funny how I can manage to spend more time on the forums when my internet time is limited. Just goes to show where the priorities are when your time is limited!

Now back to our topic at hand!!!

[longhaul]

I think that Rabbit, Mountaindewd, and Lonewolf all have some nice ideas there for the TSF logos.

One thing that I would like to bring up through, by just putting in the word logistics, doesn't necessarily mean that there is trucking involved.

The word logistics, means moving and supplying. Which in the freight business, logistics usually means warehousing and arranging for goods to be shipped.

Since were building trucks for this CBP, the word trucking should be in the logo someplace. Something like WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS AND TRUCKING, that's just my opinion.

I cant draw a strait line with a ruler, nor am I computer literate enough to get pictures up here, so I will let the smart people do the logo designing and go along with which ever one that the group chooses.


;)Jeff

[Deleted]

Paulie,

That looks really nice. I like the combination of the globe with the lettering. And there's nothing wrong with purple. Just ask Jerry!

[longhaul]

Paulie:

Logo looks really great, I also like that globe behind the lettering. The way you have it worded now, shows that TSF does it all in the freight business.

Also have to agree with Jimb---that Jerry is our expert on purple. although I think that they might have run out of purple paint in Mississippi, as I havent seen a purple truck from him in quite a while.

;)Jeff

[Modelsbyroni]

PAULIE, THAT LOGO LOOKS GREAT. NICE JOB.

[78KW]

Really cool logos. I like the logo Les made with the globe and the arrows going around it. All are really cool theough.

[bearkill]

I think Les an rabbit both have great logo's, be interesting if they could some how combine the 2.