Le Mans Clock - New Thread

[Schläfer]

Hi Guys,

Right, here's the new thread.

I've reproduced the clock face using the original photos that everyone posted. It's as accurate as it can be. The numbers were a real pain because originally it'll have been hand painted, so no fonts would match and it's all had to be redrawn. See what you think.



Now there are two ways I can make these, it just depends on what everyone would prefer. We make decorative clocks for a customer who specialises in interior design. Our customer mounts our prints onto an MDF roundell and attaches the mechanism from the back. This this makes a clock with no glass or metal suround and hangs from the mechanism, doing it this way I should be able to get the exact style hands. The second way would be to buy the Ikea clock like was previously discussed. I personally think these will look better and a little more finished, but may take a little longer to manufacture. I can make one of each type and take a photo to show?

Let me know what you think,

Cheers
David

[fg1227]

I vote for Ikea type!

[Schläfer]

Can anyone tell me why my picture is a link and not a picture?

[72tii]

Count me in for one. I vote for the Ikea type as well. Thanks for doing this project.

Mike

[karlusmagnus]

Thanks David, count me in.
Vote Ikea.
Don't know why your link did not upload.
I'll try here ...

Karl

ps. edit ... it worked ... perhaps you clicked on upload jpg from url as opposed to your pc? I saved copy of pic from link on pc and uploaded it ..

[Schläfer]

Thanks for that Karl.

OK looks like I need a trip to Ikea

I'll make one up and take a photo of it mounted on the wall. I'm pretty confident about how good these are going to look, we've had one of the prints taped to the office wall all day and everyone has had some critical input. You might even convince the Mrs that it's just a new clock for the kitchen, if not you'll need to clear a wall in your garage, office or waiting room

[boba]

Given how long this has maintained interest just knowing that it is going forward is great news. I am interested, but have no time constraint so would like to be able to see the options.
Good for you to pick this up and move forward!
Regards,
Bob

[russwhitworth]

David

A new member here...I like this work.

I'd love to re-produce the clock.

Are you willing to send me a PDF?

Thanks Russ

[Ernie W]

Can anyone explain the signal lights, colors, and how they work in the race...

[karlusmagnus]

The pit lane signal lights were added in 1971, enabling drivers to exit the pit lane safely. A red light will show if all three safety cars are on track. The new signals accompanied the installation of the separation wall (the pits this year had taken on a different look, for the long-needed armco barrier had been erected to form a wide pit road, no doubt with the money from the Steve McQueen film) between the pit lane and the pit straight. Since then, drivers have been required to wait for the green light before joining the track.