tank panels

[TimberWolf]

Hey all, completed these tank panels today. They fit a Harley Davidson Softail 00-08. The wolf panel is made from Wickett/Craig harness tooling leather/ 10 oz., with airbrush finish and braided leather edges.. The buffalo skull tank panel is a pocket style. The art work is airbrushed on a thin 3oz. tooling kip. Pocket portion is Siegel Diamond Tan black, base is Wicket 10 oz. latigo. Thanks for looking!

Tim

[Beaverslayer]

Hey Tim,

Again some great looking work, I love your airbrushing. What are you using for colors?

One thing though, have you tried the "Left Handed" lacing? By doing that your lace will be symetrical on both sides of the panel.

Ken

[SScott]

TimberWolf,

Super nice work,what do you use for a top coat?

SScott

[TimberWolf]

Thanks, Ken!! The colors I use in the airbrush are dyes made for the shoe industry, but the company, Artistic Chemicals, was sold a few years ago and I am having a problem replacing colors. The suppliers that carried it no longer do. I may have to experiment with other airbrush dyes. Braiding: I need to practice the lefty braid....time to dig into the scrap box. I agree, the braid would look more symetrical, but my hands don't want to cooperate!! LOL!

Tim

[TimberWolf]

Thanks, Scott! The top coat is Fiebings Saddle-Lac spray. I have used it for years. It is a good choice for leather that will be outdoors much of the time.

Tim

[Roger]

very nice as always tim.

[Johanna]

Hey, Tim, that's some nice airbrush work! Could I talk you into doing a tutorial or an explanation of you do such pretty work?

Johanna

[Dragons Pearl]

Hey, Tim, that's some nice airbrush work! Could I talk you into doing a tutorial or an explanation of you do such pretty work?

Johanna

Sweet work on those pieces! The pocket idea is probably very handy.

And here I was going to ask if there was an airbrush tutorial out there! I just did a dye job on a roper wallet that is just horrible to look at. (to me anyway lol)

[ClayB]

Hi Tim,

I am also a big fan of your airbrush work. All your stuff looks really great. I am going to join in on the begging for some airbrush tips or a tutorial.

Thanks for sharing all the pictures of your work.

Clay

[shirleyz]

Hi Tim,

Nice work! I'm still playing with my airbrush, hope to get it down one of these days. You nailed it!

shirleyZ

[Gray]

Nicely done, Tim. I appreciate the information on the leather and finish you used...gives us an idea of what might hold up over time. Excellent airbrush work!

[TimberWolf]

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments! Much appreciated! I would be glad to answer any specific questions you all might have. As you can see, the designs are first pressed into the leather using an embossing plate. For production work and consistant results, I found that is the best way to go. I had the artwork made into plates using an "acid etch" method on 1/4" magnesium. My shop press (just a 12 ton jack in a bearing press) is what I use to transfer the design. Then it is a matter of "coloring between the lines". Again, thanks for everyones interest!

Tim