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AERO-HDT — 1955 Chrysler 300C

Published: 2010-07-04 08:06:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 2889; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 0
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Description It took about 6 weeks to finish this image, working on it in bits and pieces here and there.

Officially designated the C-300, the car is more commonly referred to as the 300C. The 300C really isn't seen in the same league as its more luxurious counterparts, the New Yorker and Imperial, but in historical context it is a significant car. Styled by Virgil Exner, it's stunningly handsome from certain angles and brutish and bluff from others. The Hemi under the bonnet measures up at 331ci and was the first American car to top 300bhp.

A3 110GSM with Kuretake Millennium ink markers (0.05, 0.1, 0.3mm)
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Comments: 24

morbiusx33 [2018-11-05 13:07:03 +0000 UTC]

My friend just bought a '55 New Yorker St. Regis on Meecum Auction. Wow, it's such a cool car. He'll love your drawing.

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stgutterlily [2011-11-10 08:23:32 +0000 UTC]

Lovely style and cross-hatching

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AERO-HDT In reply to stgutterlily [2011-11-11 04:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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reeezzz1 [2011-05-23 11:38:28 +0000 UTC]

This one is very good! Nice technique!

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AERO-HDT In reply to reeezzz1 [2011-05-27 11:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly!

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reeezzz1 In reply to AERO-HDT [2011-06-04 15:33:13 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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Alexp93 [2011-02-10 18:27:28 +0000 UTC]

Great Job!

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AERO-HDT In reply to Alexp93 [2011-02-13 00:02:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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doctorreplen [2011-01-07 23:26:48 +0000 UTC]

Great drawing!
You could make a great calender etc.. with classic cars.
I would buy one!
Do some more please!!!

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AERO-HDT In reply to doctorreplen [2011-01-07 23:44:18 +0000 UTC]

That's a great idea, I'll run up some more images, but my work rate is not very high and you might not be able to buy a calendar until 2020!

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doctorreplen In reply to AERO-HDT [2011-01-08 00:23:30 +0000 UTC]

Keep drawing anyway!
I will wait.

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Skoshi8 [2011-01-05 15:54:25 +0000 UTC]

Fine work, but that's a 1955 C300. The 300C was the 1957 model.

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AERO-HDT In reply to Skoshi8 [2011-01-06 08:07:29 +0000 UTC]

Yes actually you might be right, you had me scratching my head and I pulled out an old Hemi book I have which was written by Robert Genat just to check - and it does refer to the model as a 1955 300C. Further investigation has found that the official designation by the Chrysler factory was C-300.

Thanks very much for the pick up, looks like I'll have to polish up on my car knowledge! Cheers!

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Skoshi8 In reply to AERO-HDT [2011-01-06 23:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Anytime!

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HundredHands [2010-11-25 17:31:52 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous. Super clean render.

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AERO-HDT In reply to HundredHands [2010-11-26 03:46:21 +0000 UTC]

The hardest and most challenging ink I've done, I'm pleased with the results. Your comments make the hard work all worthwhile, thank you very much!

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Daniel-Storm [2010-07-24 12:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Cool!
I like the composition with the car filling the picture plane at an interesting angle.
Your proportions are close, and you did a fine job on the foreshortening. You did a really good job of capturing the lines and character of the old Chrysler.
You have a nice range of values here. And good use of crosshatching to show the planes and contours of the body.
It's a very good piece of work!

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AERO-HDT In reply to Daniel-Storm [2010-07-24 16:02:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much mate, I value your input extremely highly as you are such a great artist, your technique and skills are second to none!

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Daniel-Storm In reply to AERO-HDT [2010-07-25 16:10:33 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome and thank you for the nice words!

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Inkbeam [2010-07-08 07:09:36 +0000 UTC]

great work! what's its size?

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AERO-HDT In reply to Inkbeam [2010-07-10 01:17:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! It's A3 on 110gsm cartridge paper.

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Inkbeam In reply to AERO-HDT [2010-07-10 13:10:39 +0000 UTC]

you are talented in cars!

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AERO-HDT In reply to Inkbeam [2010-07-10 16:50:15 +0000 UTC]

No you are too kind! I am just an acolytle on a long journey! There are many masters whom I hope to learn from!

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Inkbeam In reply to AERO-HDT [2010-07-10 22:55:12 +0000 UTC]

i meant god's gift! of course everybody should learn anythnig anytime.

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