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Title: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: CraftonosKeyboards on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:24:04
GMK Eucalyptus
This is a set based on the Eucalyptus Tree. It is composed of green and blue tones.

Interest Check Form
https://forms.gle/3t1TQfNGs4NLnZaV6

Colors:
Alphas:                                                  Modifiers:                                                           Other:
RAL 160 90 15                                   RAL 170 60 15                                              RAL 140 50 20
Modifier Text:                                                                                                          Alpha Text:
 RAL 160 90 15                                                                                                     RAL 140 50 20

Vendors:
TBD

Previews:
(https://i.imgur.com/KrUDxTL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FZf6JBp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Q6uS7La.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vu2nsnr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6mu5IB9.jpg)


Novelties:

(https://i.imgur.com/MmDw91Y.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ja2tX0J.jpg)


Base Kit:

 (https://i.imgur.com/asBdQP1.png)


Spacebars:

(https://i.imgur.com/CU1ulcV.png)

Full Imgur Album: https://imgur.com/a/BnN2Wyr
Other Info:
   Novelties
             -Because of my limited drawing skills, the koala novelty was created from the tutorial on https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-a-koala/. I am not sure of how copyright works when
following art tutorials, so the koala novelty is likely to change before this set goes on group-buy.

To Do:
Finish Interest Check
Change Set Based on Feedback
Contact Vendor
Get Quote
Group Buy
Reach MOQ
Manufacture
Ship
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Sandy on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:45:11
This is nice maybe connect with novelty designers
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: dvllpxe on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:51:12
lovely  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:55:32
what are those 2 last renders? they look scuffed
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: bigdonnerz on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:58:04
Colours are nice although it's very reminiscent of GMK Botanical. Also the kitting could use work:

- Base kit is missing a second 1.5u alt and 1u super for tsangan support.
- No 1u alt but 2 1u Fns?
- No F13
- You've got an ISO enter but no R3 |\ key to use it with
- No extra B for Alice users
- In the renders the numpad has sublegends but in the base kit image there's none - which one is correct?
- The mixed usage of Win, Super and Code is a little odd
- Are there any homing keys?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Alejo1707 on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:03:23
It's green, not much else to say....

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: plant99 on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:12:52
I'm sold, let's goo!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: nullinasou on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:17:01
I love the themes but the kitting needs some serious work
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Cylent on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:32:03
felder renders with essentially 0 kitting. enough said.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: mcmcmc on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:38:37
gates closing, please dont come in, learn a bit more about the hobby and we might consider you
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Lysol_ on Thu, 03 February 2022, 11:44:55
I like the idea but this needs more time in the oven cause this seems half-baked imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 03 February 2022, 12:02:20
Wait, name a clique with a rep substantial as ours

And the work so good, all the fiends compare you to God
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: QWER|key on Thu, 03 February 2022, 13:24:16
So the kitting is just for a full size ANSI keyboard and that's it? 

I also seriously doubt those novelties are doable with GMK.

Just found your missing render in the imgur album for kitting...  you need to fix that link.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 03 February 2022, 13:50:29
No kitting, but the colors have potential. Hopefully after you've color matched them you can contact someone to do some more professional renders and revamp this IC.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Fraaaan on Thu, 03 February 2022, 14:07:24
Kitting needs work. No 1u numpad + and -, there's an r4 1.75u Control marked as 1.5u so you either have one too many 1.5u r4 Controls or you're trying to do Unix Control and you're entirely missing the row, r3 1u Code is pretty random, no 1u numpad 0.

Renders just look bad. They also have text + icon mods while your kitting image (the 2nd one with more caps) shows icon only mods. Renders also show Win as the winkey while the kitting image shows them as Super???

You're also using 5 custom colors with GMK, your set would probably take 2-3 years to color match at GMK's current speed considering GMK Red Dragon has received only 2 color samples since October 2020 when it ran.

Quote
Because of my limited drawing skills

Pro tip: you can exchange money for goods and services. This way you can get novelties and renders that are up to the community's standards done. I'm not sure the novelties you've done fit GMK's mold restrictions but you're the designer here, I guess.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: CraftonosKeyboards on Thu, 03 February 2022, 14:39:37
I really appreciate all of the suggestions and criticism.
I think the things I will focus on changing are the following:
1. I will make a lot of changes to the kitting.
2. I will hire someone do create much higher quality novelties.
3. I will get more professional renders done. (Especially of the base kit and spacebars.)

Once I get these things done plus and maybe some other changes, I will launch a more professional interest check.
I will still keep this post open to get more suggestions.
Thank you all.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: vishydesigns on Thu, 03 February 2022, 15:24:03
felder renders are a big turnoff to me, like the inspo tho
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 04 February 2022, 00:44:50
If you want the community to buy a set that’s more expensive because there’s 4 custom colors, you can get plastic samples (not the paper, those are different enough it can be an issue for GMK) and take some pics in the sun and also in dim lighting.

Your goal is to fit into a niche between botanical and maybe GMK Fox. This is conceivably done but will take some work. GMK Fox’s IC might actually be worth a look through to see what they’d brought to the table initially. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: scott_mk on Fri, 04 February 2022, 02:14:57
IC needs improvement. and felder renders definitely aren't it. if you want to actually run this set, at least put some more research, effort, time, and investment into it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: kight on Fri, 04 February 2022, 03:25:31
Quote from: CraftonosKeyboards on Thu, 03 February 2022, 14:39:37
I really appreciate all of the suggestions and criticism.
I think the things I will focus on changing are the following:
1. I will make a lot of changes to the kitting.
2. I will hire someone do create much higher quality novelties.
3. I will get more professional renders done. (Especially of the base kit and spacebars.)

Once I get these things done plus and maybe some other changes, I will launch a more professional interest check.
I will still keep this post open to get more suggestions.
Thank you all.

Sounds like a good plan OP :) looking forward to the improvements

I was also confused about seeing 5 custom colors at first but it looks like he only has 3 colors? Two of them are listed twice since they're used in multiple places.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Fri, 04 February 2022, 10:55:59
Quote from: CraftonosKeyboards on Thu, 03 February 2022, 14:39:37
I really appreciate all of the suggestions and criticism.
I think the things I will focus on changing are the following:
1. I will make a lot of changes to the kitting.
2. I will hire someone do create much higher quality novelties.
3. I will get more professional renders done. (Especially of the base kit and spacebars.)

Once I get these things done plus and maybe some other changes, I will launch a more professional interest check.
I will still keep this post open to get more suggestions.
Thank you all.
should have done this from the start since the first impressin ppl haven gotten isnt that good because there is a lack of info and more and good renders, there might be ppl who wont be looking at this anymore
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: surplusofchairs on Fri, 04 February 2022, 11:06:24
i like the vibe, but yes develop the ic more please

3 keys 40s? :beg:

as a pastel-lover, eucalyptus tree-haver, koala-enjoyer, and australian-citizen, my interest is piqued
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: teddo on Fri, 04 February 2022, 13:20:24
Great colors !  Looking forward to future updates with kitting and novelties
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: wahfuhls on Fri, 04 February 2022, 18:00:22
colors arent bad, kitting needs work
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: crystal on Fri, 04 February 2022, 22:55:51
Please do not post an unfinished IC as you posted in your to do list. It does not look good to potential buyers to see a half fleshed out project.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Eucalyptus
Post by: CraftonosKeyboards on Sat, 05 February 2022, 17:23:22
I believe that I have received a good amount of feedback so I will lock the topic in order to avoid more people getting a bad first impression of the set. I will return with a much more professional interest check. I am already getting to work on the renders, but I am still finding someone to do the novelties.