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Posted: 5/15/2011 4:54:42 PM EDT

Well, do we have an artistic HTF member(s) who want to take a stab at designing a HTF logo for the ARFCOM build-your-own shirts? We're all going to need a cheesy gun related t-shirt to cover up our CCW's pretty soon!

Posted: 5/15/2011 5:02:14 PM EDT

[#1]

In for pics of the HTF logo....

Posted: 5/15/2011 5:12:11 PM EDT

[#2]

In case nobody has seen the already available designs, they can be found here in the store forum. There are some pretty cool ones, and some pretty simple designs. Lets see some ideas!

Posted: 5/16/2011 5:28:29 AM EDT

[#3]

A badger (not bucky, but similar), with the boltface on his chest/shirt, carrying a long gun...M4, AK, or a pistol. Maybe a WI sillhouette (sp) in the background to avoid confusion.

Posted: 5/16/2011 6:24:23 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
A badger (not bucky, but similar), with the boltface on his chest/shirt, carrying a long gun...M4, AK, or a pistol. Maybe a WI sillhouette (sp) in the background to avoid confusion.

Here's the badger the 115th FW Fire Department uses. Could be a good starting point to come up with something. Maybe a badger like this, crawling through the middle of a BFL, laid over a US Flag outline of Wisconsin?

Posted: 5/16/2011 6:56:32 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
A badger (not bucky, but similar), with the boltface on his chest/shirt, carrying a long gun...M4, AK, or a pistol. Maybe a WI sillhouette (sp) in the background to avoid confusion.

should definitely be wearing a cheesehead and have a miller in one hand and a brat in the other

Posted: 5/16/2011 8:43:31 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:

A badger (not bucky, but similar), with the boltface on his chest/shirt, carrying a long gun...M4, AK, or a pistol. Maybe a WI sillhouette (sp) in the background to avoid confusion.

Here's the badger the 115th FW Fire Department uses. Could be a good starting point to come up with something. Maybe a badger like this, crawling through the middle of a BFL, laid over a US Flag outline of Wisconsin?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_WoLdyPb5JL0/TdEzTCnkbtI/AAAAAAAAC74/iSfE358-ZHU/230519_6386086244_508161244_353165_6589_n.jpg

I like it!

I may take a crack at it tonight if I have time. Been a long time since I've attempted something like that.

Posted: 5/16/2011 9:38:00 AM EDT

[#7]

I like that too! I have some artistic inclinations, but my non-existent 'shop skilsl suck...:)

Badger through boltface, WI background, possibly the flag over the state.

Posted: 5/16/2011 9:59:04 AM EDT

[#8]

How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

Posted: 5/16/2011 11:23:17 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

Posted: 5/16/2011 11:47:39 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

Posted: 5/16/2011 11:54:03 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

Posted: 5/16/2011 4:49:12 PM EDT

[#12]

I am thinking a Hippie putting flowers in a gun barrel. In the background would be a Moon rising over the skyline of Madison and on the back the words to the Kumbaya song. Why? Because no one would be thinking CCW under that shirt

On the inside of the shirt is that crazed, rabid looking Badger posted above.

Two shirts in one.

Posted: 5/17/2011 6:31:32 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

I am thinking a Hippie putting flowers in a gun barrel. In the background would be a Moon rising over the skyline of Madison and on the back the words to the Kumbaya song. Why? Because no one would be thinking CCW under that shirt

On the inside of the shirt is that crazed, rabid looking Badger posted above.

Two shirts in one.

I REALLY like this idea. I'll take a walk around the square this weekend at farmers market. You'll see a TON of shirts like these. PERFECT idea!!!

Posted: 5/17/2011 8:23:58 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Well, do we have an artistic HTF member(s) who want to take a stab at designing a HTF logo for the ARFCOM build-your-own shirts? We're all going to need a cheesy gun related t-shirt to cover up our CCW's pretty soon!

IIRC, Spawn might be able to help us out as a group if we can forward him some of our ideas.

He's currently putting together some designs for the Survival forum community that are pretty darn good.

I like the badger coming through the BFL with the state silhouette in the background idea.

Posted: 5/17/2011 9:16:29 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Well, do we have an artistic HTF member(s) who want to take a stab at designing a HTF logo for the ARFCOM build-your-own shirts? We're all going to need a cheesy gun related t-shirt to cover up our CCW's pretty soon!

IIRC, Spawn might be able to help us out as a group if we can forward him some of our ideas.

He's currently putting together some designs for the Survival forum community that are pretty darn good.

I like the badger coming through the BFL with the state silhouette in the background idea.

As much as I like the hippie shirt featuring the Madison skyline, I think the badger idea might be a little bit cooler when not up in commie-ville. I saw in the store forum that Spawn was the go to guy. Unless anyone has a problem with it, I'd be happy to contact him with this thread, and our ideas, to see what we get. I'd still love to see some home grown art too! I can draw by hand, but I have limited computer skills, and no access to any program to make anything other than MS Paint.

Posted: 5/17/2011 5:22:26 PM EDT

[#16]

I sent an IM to Spawn. We are 3rd on the list now behind Minnesota and Texas. He said that we should be able to get something done by next week at the very latest. Still want to see what our home-grown talent can produce for prototypes!

Posted: 5/17/2011 6:10:25 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

I kind of agree, especially since now there is the nice little R next to the BFL on the top left of the page.
Yes we are arfcommer's, but we are WIHTF first.

I could draw a crappy stick person carrying a crappy stick flag, and that's about the extent of my artistic side... So lets see what you guys came up with.

Posted: 5/17/2011 8:09:29 PM EDT

[#18]

Can't wait to sport a WHTF tee shirt.

Posted: 5/18/2011 5:18:10 AM EDT

[#19]

Looking forward to this!

Posted: 5/18/2011 6:00:08 PM EDT

[#20]

I'd prefer a polo with a simple logo but that's just me.

Just not a t-shirt guy. I know, loser. Don't really wear hats on my big head either.

But yes, I'll still get in on one either way if it helps the cause.

Posted: 5/19/2011 4:43:40 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
I'd prefer a polo with a simple logo but that's just me.

Just not a t-shirt guy. I know, loser. Don't really wear hats on my big head either.

But yes, I'll still get in on one either way if it helps the cause.

I agree. A polo would be nice, but I would probably pick up a tshirt too.

Posted: 5/19/2011 9:34:05 AM EDT

[#22]

something simple without the arf bfl would be great.

Posted: 5/19/2011 2:19:58 PM EDT

[#23]

How about a bolt face, less the dot, with a badger in the center, and wihtf below the bolt face?

Posted: 5/20/2011 6:46:14 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
How about something that doesn't use anything related to ARFCOM? Something unique perhaps? Just a thought.

Something that maybe ar-15.com can't claim is theirs because it has their logo on it. Not trying to sound anti ar15.com, just saying it would be nice if it was a group thing that nobody could take away from the group as a whole.

I kind of agree, especially since now there is the nice little R next to the BFL on the top left of the page.
Yes we are arfcommer's, but we are WIHTF first.

I could draw a crappy stick person carrying a crappy stick flag, and that's about the extent of my artistic side... So lets see what you guys came up with.

While I appreciate the opinions that this not be an "ARFCOM" shirt, the fact is they are going to be the ones footing the bill on any art work, and screen printing processes, etc, to make the shirt available at a very reasonable cost in their store. I order a lot of printed shirts in my duties at work for the department. To be able to single order shirts at the price they make them available is unheard of. That being said, my opinion (which is know is like an asshole) is that they are more than entitled to have "rights" to any logo they help develop and agree to print in the name of the WIHTF. Not "butt-hurt," just reality of the given situation.

Anyway... My intention was to begin the discussion about a possible logo since I'm ashamed to see that Arkansas and Florida have beat us to it, AlsoI know we can come up with something better than some of the other logos. My vision was the crazed badger crawling out of the middle of a BFL, perhaps with the rest of the BFL filled in the background with the Wisconsin state flag logos. Maybe crossed AR15's in the background?

Spawn will be around soon to help out as well, and then we'll really get some action rolling in this thread.

Posted: 5/20/2011 8:53:11 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
something simple without the arf bfl would be great.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/gunrunnerusmc03/newsticker.jpg

Now put an outline of a badger head behind all of this.

Posted: 5/20/2011 11:24:12 AM EDT

[#26]

Updated OP.

Posted: 5/20/2011 12:07:35 PM EDT

[#27]

I like PFC Kramers. Simple, to the point, and freaking awesome.

Posted: 5/20/2011 12:42:54 PM EDT

[#28]

I like the bolt face logo on the Wisconsin flag myself. Looks great!

Posted: 5/21/2011 8:06:04 AM EDT

[#29]

I like PFC Kramer's and the BFL with Angry Badger. I'm not a fan of wearing the colors unless it's a complete flag, not that I find it disrespectful, just really redneck. Too many of those designs are really busy, and won't be comfortable to wear with huge vinyl graphics on them (even the Arfcom BFL shirts need to be broken in with Scotchbrite to look okay). If you can, work the shirt material into the design by using outlines only or something, IMHO.

Posted: 5/21/2011 2:36:21 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
I like the bolt face logo on the Wisconsin flag myself. Looks great!

I like where this is headed.

I think the badger looks ghey.

How about a silhouette of the state (no flag/colors) with the BFL over it and possibly an AR in there somewhere.

The badger and colors are a little "too busy"...not to mention the badger looks like an angry cat...

Posted: 5/21/2011 3:28:57 PM EDT

[#31]

I know the ones I made so far suck, but they're at least a jumping point. I agree with what's been said so far. When I have time tomorrow I'll do some tweaking.

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Posted: 5/21/2011 4:40:31 PM EDT

[#32]

I like Kramer's too. If we do choose one of the busier logos, I'd still take one of the simple ones.
(I'd also take one with an AK, but I don't know that i'll find much support there haha)

Posted: 5/21/2011 4:49:16 PM EDT

[#33]

Badger over state in BFL

I like this one, if your not in you doing understand the hidden meaning

Posted: 5/21/2011 6:08:54 PM EDT

[#34]

I like the BFL in front of the State. I'd be happy with or without color.

Posted: 5/22/2011 6:26:13 AM EDT

[#35]

A few more that I came up with. More simple than the other ones.

Don't forget, pretty soon site staff member Spawn will be showing up and taking over the art work. These are just ideas meant to stimulate discussion. We gotta come up with something better than the other states!

Posted: 5/22/2011 6:36:21 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:
A few more that I came up with. More simple than the other ones.

Don't forget, pretty soon site staff member Spawn will be showing up and taking over the art work. These are just ideas meant to stimulate discussion. We gotta come up with something better than the other states!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_WoLdyPb5JL0/TdkcFXjFR0I/AAAAAAAAC_U/gC6PjCWulBs/s512/ARF9.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_WoLdyPb5JL0/TdkcFSD3IOI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/CYFDozUTPFo/s512/ARF11.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_WoLdyPb5JL0/TdkcFaDo8tI/AAAAAAAAC_c/btN_0MGmK2U/s512/ARF10.jpg

I like the top one. Nice and simple. Something along those lines.

Posted: 5/22/2011 9:26:17 AM EDT

[#37]

The logo with the badger coming out of the BFL is good, but the proportions are a bit off. If you look at the fire dept. logo, which the badger came from, the opening is much larger in proportion to the badgers head. Maybe scaling the badger head back a bit might give a better overall effect.

Posted: 5/23/2011 7:57:23 AM EDT

[#38]

Here's some concepts to start out with. More to come soon.

Posted: 5/23/2011 8:57:15 AM EDT

[#39]

BAdger face straight on, something like this

http://www.colormegood.com/colormegoodPDFthumbnails/animals/badger/badger02.jpg

but with "tribal linework", two colors or B&W, pay attention to negative space .

If I thought a badger skull would work, that would be better.

Underneath the badger head, a crossed AR and AK, with the WI map (line work again) as the 'border.

This could work as a one color shirt.

C361
Stan

Posted: 5/23/2011 9:06:43 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
Here's some concepts to start out with. More to come soon.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29177

I like all those with the state in red! Thanks Spawn. I look forward to some more options. They look great so far.

Posted: 5/23/2011 9:40:15 AM EDT

[#41]

Can we see a version with crossed AR's and the badger face?

Posted: 5/23/2011 6:49:10 PM EDT

[#42]

I like how the Indiana ones turned out.

How about an outline of Wisconsin inside the bolt face? I would say use the State flag but it is too busy.

Posted: 5/23/2011 8:12:51 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
I like how the Indiana ones turned out.

How about an outline of Wisconsin inside the bolt face? I would say use the State flag but it is too busy.

How about one where the bolt face is the shape of Wisconsin?

Posted: 5/24/2011 5:42:10 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
I like how the Indiana ones turned out.

How about an outline of Wisconsin inside the bolt face? I would say use the State flag but it is too busy.

The Indiana design is pretty awesome. I gave it my quick and dirty try to copy it using our flag. I know Spawn can do a much better job.

Posted: 5/24/2011 6:54:10 AM EDT

[#45]

3 more. 1 solid with rifles as requested, then 2 with just the border so the color of the shirt shows through.

Posted: 5/24/2011 7:19:41 AM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
3 more. 1 solid with rifles as requested, then 2 with just the border so the color of the shirt shows through.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29190

can you make the badger head a little smaller and lower is down so we can see the crossing rifles better?

Posted: 5/24/2011 10:26:51 AM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:

Quoted:
3 more. 1 solid with rifles as requested, then 2 with just the border so the color of the shirt shows through.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29190

can you make the badger head a little smaller and lower is down so we can see the crossing rifles better?

A little smaller would not be bad, but I like the middle one!

ETA: I wish I had the skilz to make some of these up.

Posted: 5/24/2011 10:35:30 AM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

Quoted:
3 more. 1 solid with rifles as requested, then 2 with just the border so the color of the shirt shows through.

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=29190

can you make the badger head a little smaller and lower is down so we can see the crossing rifles better?

This.