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Title: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: tentboy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 08:15:14
Hello everyone.  After thinking about it for a little bit I have decided to launch an IC for my Ferrari F1 themed keycap set.

Even if you are not a fan of Ferrari, it is a household name in motorsports and their legacy is undeniable.  This is a pretty early stage IC and a lot of work would need to be done if this ever moved forward

The general idea is to match the SF90, the 2019 Ferrari F1 Car.
(https://imgur.com/j4uzafC.jpg) 
It currently features one GMK custom color, Ferrari Red, #FF2800.  The yellow in the set matches the yellow of the Ferrari logo, not the shell logo on the car. 

I am currently using GMK stock color CV and while it is not an exact match, it is very close and I am considering custom matching if there is interest.

I will not be using any Ferrari or Formula 1 IP for novelties or naming.

I am currently toying with the two following color schemes.
White on red alphas, red on black mods.
(https://imgur.com/Km9x0UK.jpg)

Black on red alphas, white on black mods.
(https://imgur.com/tm8geiJ.jpg)

If you are at all interested in this set, please take a few moments to fill out this form.  Thanks!
https://forms.gle/uB6HAk5HWtV3PajK9


Initial IC info
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I've had an idea for this set for a little while but finally messed with it after keycaprenders.com came out.  Likely nothing will come off it but I'd still like to share it.

Introducing the newest driver for the GMK F1 team, GMK Leclerc*.

Using Ferrari red and yellow custom colors
[attachimg=1]

Approximation using GMK stock colors
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(https://i.imgur.com/vYYkssw.png)

This set is based on the SF90, Ferrari's 2019 F1 car.
(https://imgur.com/G4E89z2.png)

And the name comes from Charles Leclerc, a young Monégasque driver who has won over fans with his incredible performances at a young age, as well as heartbreaking defeat at the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix

I first made the set with GMK stock colors but also again with custom colors to see how much of a difference it would make. if people are interested I will work on novelties and kits

*name will probably change.  I don't want to infringe on any thing Ferrari related.  suggestions welcome

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: vicissitude on Thu, 25 April 2019, 08:41:35
Wooooow.
F1 is coming.  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: jagger27 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:38:51
It was pretty easy to find the actual RGB codes for Ferrari Red and the Shell logo:

#ffd500
#ff2800

This might be a little closer to what you had in mind.

edit: it just occurred to me that you were probably looking at the colour of the horse, not the Shell logo. Whoops.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: tentboy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:43:21
It was pretty easy to find the actual RGB codes for Ferrari Red and the Shell logo:

#ffd500
#ff2800

This might be a little closer to what you had in mind.

edit: it just occurred to me that you were probably looking at the colour of the horse, not the Shell logo. Whoops.
I was looking at the horse when I made it, but the shell is also an option. 
Thank you! I was just messing around with the GMK stock colors but I think I will update with the actual colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: jagger27 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:58:07
Here's another one using the above colours.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: tentboy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 11:27:34
Here's another one using the above colours.

thanks again! updated post :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: mimalik on Thu, 25 April 2019, 11:31:50
In, a suggessting, black mods with red legends. IMO will make it more interesting. Also, avoid any names or likeness to Ferrari or CL, as it may infringe on IP and may drive up the cost.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: tentboy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 11:40:49
In, a suggessting, black mods with red legends. IMO will make it more interesting. Also, avoid any names or likeness to Ferrari or CL, as it may infringe on IP and may drive up the cost.

Thanks for the suggestions!  I definitely wasn't planning on using any Ferrari IP for novelties for that exact reason, and I should probably come up with a better name. It was just what I was thinking of when i made it up ha
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: jagger27 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 13:04:18
In, a suggessting, black mods with red legends. IMO will make it more interesting. Also, avoid any names or likeness to Ferrari or CL, as it may infringe on IP and may drive up the cost.

Hmm. Not really digging red legends. What about white on red?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: bciamny on Thu, 25 April 2019, 13:40:46
i think an accurate render to speak on how bright the red is would help. i like the idea a lot.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc
Post by: mimalik on Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:13:50
In, a suggessting, black mods with red legends. IMO will make it more interesting. Also, avoid any names or likeness to Ferrari or CL, as it may infringe on IP and may drive up the cost.

Hmm. Not really digging red legends. What about white on red?

Thanks for quick render update, imo, 1st render is perfect, already quite a few sets with WoB theme modes. This is definitely new. Now if only the red color can be nailed. I am not too fond of this year livery colour has it has a bit orangish hint to red which dims it a bit. A Ferrari themed drop should have rosso corsa in it. Again imho.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc (Ferrari F1 themed)
Post by: zzzaacchh on Thu, 25 April 2019, 16:06:09
It looks fast! Yellow legends on the red alphas would look more Ferrari to me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc (Ferrari F1 themed)
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 16:11:46
i have a bunch of F1 colorways in the vault that probably won't see the light of day

this once is nice though
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc (Ferrari F1 themed)
Post by: cherrymxsilent@gmail.com on Thu, 25 April 2019, 16:12:51
Those colors makes my eyes bleed  :mad:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc (Ferrari F1 themed)
Post by: Atredl on Thu, 25 April 2019, 18:37:04
RIP Seb.

Make way for Charles.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Leclerc (Ferrari F1 themed)
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 22:13:28
RIP Seb.

Make way for Charles.

for a split second i thought he was dead
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: tentboy on Fri, 26 April 2019, 09:37:26
Updated name and added form.

https://forms.gle/uB6HAk5HWtV3PajK9

I'll be out of town/busy for a few days and will check back and address updates when I return.  (I'll be at the NJ meetup come say hi  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: dajpkov on Mon, 29 April 2019, 09:16:26
We need more Motorsport themed keycap sets, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this one :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: dilbertprogrammer on Tue, 30 April 2019, 11:12:44
I would definitely be interested in this set.  I think F1 inspired keycap sets (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91085.0) are an excellent idea.   :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: dilbertprogrammer on Wed, 01 May 2019, 07:03:23
I know the perfect case for this set (https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=8548&sid=f38068c3bc779bd98fd0dc443f823c22)....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: tentboy on Wed, 01 May 2019, 07:43:40
I know the perfect case for this set (https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=8548&sid=f38068c3bc779bd98fd0dc443f823c22)....

that schumacher face in the corner is kinda creepy staring at you.

thanks for all the responses guys.  I have a lot of feedback and some ideas that could make the set better.  Life is pretty busy but hopefully I can get a chance revisit and greatly improve this idea as there was definitely some interest.


go Haas
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: CodeMayhem on Fri, 31 May 2019, 21:09:06
maybe yellow text on alphas and mods?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 31 May 2019, 21:29:28
maybe yellow text on alphas and mods?

No
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Pole Position | Form added
Post by: rmangaliman on Wed, 08 April 2020, 19:00:53
I love this idea! I am definitely interested in this set if this is still going on!