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Blackbird

14th June 2006, 07:40

How about this 3D beauty in a block of glass? They're laser etched in perfect detail and referring to the photo, the guy who bought this piece got a stand with a blue LED in it to light the etching up.

It's a Dutch guy who makes them.

Will try and find out whether he does them for any other make of bike.

Geoff

Fishy

14th June 2006, 08:37

Thats awesome!. Wonder if they do them with other types of bikes?.

Blackbird

14th June 2006, 08:39

Will email him in the next day or so.

Swoop

14th June 2006, 09:12

There is a company that does that in Australia. In Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast - I have a brochure here somewhere...
Will post more info if I can find it. They do all sorts of stuff, including 3d scanning your head and etching it into the crystal block.
An amazing shop!!!

zadok

14th June 2006, 09:46

I've seen a shop here that does that sort of thing with family photos etc, so anything is possible.

Found this: http://www.3dcrystal.biz/

Switch

14th June 2006, 12:29

Wow that awesome, I love those things, some of them are really well made

Swoop

14th June 2006, 12:41

I've seen a shop here that does that sort of thing with family photos etc, so anything is possible.

Found this: http://www.3dcrystal.biz/
That's the one!
My brochure is 3dcrystal.com.au

Blackbird

14th June 2006, 13:03

That's the one!
My brochure is 3dcrystal.com.au

Cool! Thanks for that. I see that they have a photo of an Aprilia RSV on one of the pages so it looks like they might do one-offs.

XP@

14th June 2006, 14:57

was looking at one of these the other day, way cool...
would love to know how they make them anyone know?

Blackbird

14th June 2006, 15:49

Thanks heaps Marty and Swoop:yes: :yes: - have had some dialogue with their Marketing Manager and am currently getting some price indications. He's given me a link to a huge range of stock bike models which they can supply (even Scumdog might be pleased:nya: ). As soon as I have all the details, I'll make a completely new post with prices and links.

Geoff

XP@

14th June 2006, 15:59

Thanks heaps Marty and Swoop:yes: :yes: - have had some dialogue with their Marketing Manager and am currently getting some price indications. He's given me a link to a huge range of stock bike models which they can supply (even Scumdog might be pleased:nya: ). As soon as I have all the details, I'll make a completely new post with prices and links.

Geoff
way cool... can you negotiate a KB discount too?
(if you post a new thread then update this thread with a link to the new one too please)

Biff

14th June 2006, 16:03

Very cool Geoff.

Not cheap though.

Blackbird

15th June 2006, 08:14

Refer to: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=648549#post648549. New information on a range of other bikes now to hand, as well as cost details.

Geoff

Swoop

15th June 2006, 08:47

was looking at one of these the other day, way cool...
would love to know how they make them anyone know?
The process involves laser etching, or "firing" a laser beam into the crystal.
It takes only a few minutes to do, and people can watch the process taking place.
If you want a scan, and then etch it into the crystal, this process will take aproximately 10 minutes to complete.

The shop in Pacific Fair is DAMN impressive! All sorts of images. Even a jet fighter firing a missile!

These would make really good presents for your partners & friends.:scooter: