Author Topic: Anyone have interest in motorcycle gas tank art? (Read 2885 times)

Elmo123 · « **on:** February 13, 2009, 08:06:37 PM »

Here are some of my Fish Tanks I make out of un used motorcycle gas tanks. alot of them are Honda gas tanks. Another use for those unwanted tanks that know one wants.

Grumpol · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:08:42 PM »

You`ve got some talent there elmo, very impressive metalwork!

Elmo123 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:19:47 PM »

Thankyou! If you ever need something out of the ordinary for a present or whatever, look me up

seven · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:34:03 AM »

Here is one mounted back on a Honda.

tramp · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:41:55 AM »

i was just getting ready to ask if you reinstalled them
i would be afraid to bend over that one

phactory · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:57:49 AM »

The Piranha one is VERY COOL!

Phil

Elmo123 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2009, 04:58:47 AM »

My fish are either to be hung on the wall, free stand on the floor or I can make them into fountains for fish ponds. I wouldn't make them to be re-installed on a bike because of that dorsal fin would kill ya.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2009, 08:50:09 AM »

Vey cool, much more exciting than a maibox!

Do most people figure out they were tanks ?

Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:05:20 AM »

Sweet work Elmo
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Elmo123 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:08:46 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 14, 2009, 08:50:09 AM

Vey cool, much more exciting than a maibox!

Do most people figure out they were tanks ?

No, I have to tell them. And when they realize what they are made from they say, NO WAY!
And I laugh.

Ecosse · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2009, 08:49:30 PM »

So... why isn't this awesome stuff posted in the art thread?!

Seriously, that's some great work. But I hope ya use crap or HD tanks .

seaweb11 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2009, 08:58:02 PM »

Very cool

I LOVE the weather vane!!!!!!!!!!!

BlindJoe · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:30:37 PM »

Those are awesome! How much do they go for if you don't mind me asking?

Elmo123 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:35:58 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on February 14, 2009, 08:49:30 PM

So... why isn't this awesome stuff posted in the art thread?!

Seriously, that's some great work. But I hope ya use crap or HD tanks .

I use tanks that no one wants, the ones that have dents or that are rusted and can't be used for bike building or restoration. I wouldn't think of using a nice tank for my art. I wouldn't have the heart to cut up a perfectly good tank.

Elmo123 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:44:46 PM »

Quote from: KottkeHead on February 14, 2009, 09:30:37 PM

Those are awesome! How much do they go for if you don't mind me asking?

The fish I make that hang on the wall, I sell for $150.00
The fish that I make that are floor standing, they are mounted on a pedistal I sell for $300.00
And same for for the fish pond fountains, they sell for $300.00
They truely are a one of a kind. You can't buy them at walmart, LOL
I have made 47 fish so far and each and every one have put a smile on the purchaser. People can't believe that this fish was once an ordinary motorcycle gas tank!

BlindJoe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2009, 09:50:59 PM »

Cool, thanks! One of these would make a great gift! Would you take off $5 if I gave you an old gas tank

.

Elmo123 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2009, 10:38:06 PM »

Quote from: KottkeHead on February 14, 2009, 09:50:59 PM

Cool, thanks! One of these would make a great gift! Would you take off $5 if I gave you an old gas tank .

Sure, But I have plenty of gas tanks and I would still give you a $5.00 dollar discount if you would like me to use one of my tanks. That isn't a big deal to me. Knowing that you will love the finished product is what really matters to me.

Ecosse · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:10:37 PM »

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Elmo123 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:16:38 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on February 14, 2009, 11:10:37 PM

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

Ecosse · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:25:45 PM »

Quote from: Elmo123 on February 14, 2009, 11:16:38 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on February 14, 2009, 11:10:37 PM
Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

That's how I meant it. It just didn't come out so swell. Being a gear head artist using machine sourced material is fascinating; some examples are hokey, others poor quality. And you seem to price your work within reach of mere mortals.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2009, 11:32:14 PM »

Do you have a web site? Additional photos?

Elmo123 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:10:32 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 14, 2009, 11:32:14 PM

Do you have a web site? Additional photos?

Yes I do,
It is www.stevesfishtanks.com
It will even tell you a little bit about myself. Thankyou for asking. Steve

Elmo123 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:25:58 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on February 14, 2009, 11:25:45 PM

Quote from: Elmo123 on February 14, 2009, 11:16:38 PM
Quote from: Ecosse on February 14, 2009, 11:10:37 PM
Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

That's how I meant it. It just didn't come out so swell. Being a gear head artist using machine sourced material is fascinating; some examples are hokey, others poor quality. And you seem to price your work within reach of mere mortals.

I try to be resonable with my prices. Ive been told that I should sell them for much much more. But I'd rather sell them than sit on them for some stupid amount of money. I just like seeing the customers faces light up when they see the finished product.

Grumpol · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:28:33 AM »

Quote from: Elmo123 on February 15, 2009, 12:25:58 AM

I try to be resonable with my prices. Ive been told that I should sell them for much much more. But I'd rather sell them than sit on them for some stupid amount of money. I just like seeing the customers faces light up when they see the finished product.

And THAT is the true sign of an artist

BlindJoe · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:53:09 PM »

Hey Steve,

Have you ever sold these at "the art fair on the square" in Madison? If not you should.

Elmo123 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2009, 06:15:20 PM »

Quote from: KottkeHead on February 15, 2009, 12:53:09 PM

Hey Steve,

Have you ever sold these at "the art fair on the square" in Madison? If not you should.

No I haven't. And you and all my friends have said the same. What I need to do is buy a white 10x10 tent and make a display to show the work being sold. I think I will do that this summer so I will be ready for next year. Thankyou for your post. Steve

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