Von Sven Kustom Deluxe

Curbside Report: Hultsfreed Hayride 2010

Curbside Times — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:23:21 +0000

More Pictures from the summers best car and bike shows are here with this report from Hultsfreed Hayride.

The great July Weather combined good company of Retro Målari and some other friends made for a great road trip.

There was plenty to do with a nice spread of cars, live pinstriping, and nights packed with live rockabilly music. There was even some live tattooing inside and Pop up art show with artist Charlie Nilsson showing his fantastic paintings that fit right in with his use of custom car and bike images mixed with pinstripes. Outside there was live Pinstripes available from both customart and Von Sven.

Goood times…. don’t miss Hultsfreed next year !

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Curbside Report: Jokers Car and Bike Show 2010

Curbside Times — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:24:33 +0000

As I have been slacking on getting posts up in a timely manner this summer we will continue trip down Memory lane with some photos from the annual Jokers meet !

Aside from the rainy weather this was a real happening year for the Jokers show as we saw a lot of familiar faces from the prior weekend in Bottrop. Although being on the circuit meant many miles of wet pavement and trash bag armor for those riding their motorbikes, spirits where high and there was plenty of room indoors to keep dry and hangout. Later in the evening the rain let up and there was time to check out the rides, most notably the line up of fine custom motorcycles which seems to grow and magnify every year… check it out!

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Cutting Mat A2

VSKD artstore news — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:20:46 +0000

CUTTING MAT A2 (450mm X 600mm)
Good clean surface for stencil cutting, pattern making etc..

featuring:
-marking guides
- special non-slip surface

these mats are ideal for cutting paper, card and other materials accurately

Cutting Mat A4

VSKD artstore news — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:20:41 +0000

CUTTING MAT A4 (220 X 300 MM)
Good clean surface for stencil cutting, pattern making etc..

featuring:
-marking guides
– special non-slip surface

these mats are ideal for cutting paper, card and other materials accurately

Curbside Report : Bottrop Kustom Kulture

vonsven — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:50:48 +0000

Here are some (long over due) pics from the Bottrop Kustom kulture show, with it’s world renowned Kustom Kulture Art tent with booths from an international array of kustom artists showing off their work.

Aside from the art tent there was a multitude of traditional hot rods, customs and bikes on display. The level of quality of vehicles was very high for an outdoor show and there was also some classic drag races on the landing strip (the event takes place on an airfield)

Bottrop is one of the cities located in the industrial Ruhr district in the central western reign of Germany. And after a jam packed weekend we where able to experience a typical German industrial neighborhood firsthand in the next town over, Bochum. We also experienced some true German hospitality with a Currywurst BBQ !

All in all a great time and we highly recommend a visit to Bottrop next year if your not already planning on it !!

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1952 Crescent Racer

Curbside Times — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:57:40 +0000

Von Sven’s new ride …new from 52!
This fine ride was handed down by local collector of Vintage Racing Bicycles, Carlos. As the previous owner upgraded to a 1956 model in Mint condition!
Here are some specs on the set up…
model: Crescent 201-202
tubeset: krommolybdenstål
Stem: Titan
Handle Bar: Sylvere Maes-Kint
Front changer/derailleur: Simplex Competition
Rear changer/derailleur: Huret (France)
Hubs: FB Brevete (Italy)
Saddle: Brooks B-17

Some changes may be made, for example new bar tape, toe clips and dow the line possibly a set of competition wheels Sew ups rather then the current clinchers (which are original for training)

But really as you can see there is really not much to do but get out and ride the thing !

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Wheels Barkaby 2010 x Rollers Only Lowrider Hop

Curbside Times — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:01 +0000

August 21, 2010

Gasoline Magazine – How to Scallops

vonsven — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:58:32 +0000

Here are some photos from a scallop job I did ‘a while back it was featured as a step by step in the latest issue of Gasoline Magazine (Sweden)

As explained in the article the scallops where painted entirely by brush.

Some other New products from the VSKD artstore used where :

Owatrol Oil -The trick for getting the polar white 1 shot to fill the scallops so well with only one coating was by adding Owatrol Oil this new product not only slows the dying time of one shot lettering enamels it also enhances the flow and helps the covering ability! as you can see it the close up shots here the result is an almost glass like finish virtually free of brush strokes !
The Edge Pinstriping tape – Used for masking tight turns and leaving a razor sharp edge when removed.

Green abrasive pads – Good for lightly scuffing the area to be painted.

Foam Brushes -used to paint the fill of the scallops.

A-Bombers 2010 B there or..

Curbside Times — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:25:49 +0000

July 30, 2010

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Snoop house

vonsven — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:35:10 +0000

P ‘n KG #21

VSKD artstore news — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:17:27 +0000

Issue #21 July/August 2010

Our show preview special with the full lowdown on Kustom Kulture Blastoff

Plus

* Pinstripers: Leonard Mort, Preach, Tramp Warner
* LowBrow: Emily Thomas, Gasoline Gallery,
* Tattooists: Skunkx & Kali
* Airbrush Artists l James – Creative Works Australia,

* Les Noar and a students eye view of the recent Dan Power
* And Beej Curtis Airbrush Experience.
* Magoo takes a look at Viva Las Vegas and an unpronouncable
Stripers Meet
* Martin from Tattoo.TV tells us about the Killibegs Tattoo convention
* And elsewhere we look at the worlfd of Steam enthusiasts and more
* Rock n roll weekenders with Mundesley.

And of course much much more…

Dog Hill Customs

vonsven — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:53:47 +0000

The other day took a trip to letter up the Dog Hill Customs Garage paint on this step side Chevy. Some simple lettering was added on the doors in semi flat ( to match the trucks finish) and striping in white was added to accent the two tone paint job.

Sean Barton painted signs at Sivletto

Curbside Times — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:06:10 +0000

Sean Barton left his mark around the Sivletto store and on the VSKD storefront window earlier this summer. Barton is an expert when it comes to freehand lettering/pinstriping and his work is always top notch as can be seen by checking his website! http://www.seanbartonsigns.com/

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See you at Lead Parking!

vonsven — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:56:35 +0000

July 10, 2010

Pinstripe Booth: Hultsfreed Hayride

Curbside Times — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:31:10 +0000

July 2, 2010

July 3, 2010

I will be at hultfreed tomorrow and Saturday Pintriping and lettering for those interested I will be there early afternoon tomorrow so stop by if you need something painted ! Looks like were gonna have some good weather so should be a rockin weekend, Yes yes!
more info on the event here http://www.hayride.se/

Curbside report:Lowbrow Örebro 2010

Curbside Times — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:23:39 +0000

Here you have it some pics from the lowdown from Lowbrow goes demented Örebro 2010 !

On the way down we took a pit stop at Yodas Garage and so we got to hang out have some strong Coffee and of course there was a ton of great examples of Yodas fine pinstriping..

Later at the Show, the Lowbrow art and pinstripe section was in full swing with Yoda, Freddyboy, Buller, Von Sven and Evil-T holding down the lines on the Pinstripe front and Lowbrow artists Peter “PG” Gustavsson, jimmylajnen, and xEMILx where there adding to the commotion with some crazy and unique artworks on display.

Thanks to Lowbrow Magazine for their continuing support of our local lowbrow and pinstripe artists !

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Speed Dry Enamel White Quart

VSKD artstore news — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:33:29 +0000

Speed Dry Enamel White

4000

1 US Quart (946 mL)

Speed Dry Enamel White is an oil-based, high gloss enamel for interior or exterior use on metal, glass (not for use on windshields), wood or Masonite.

Speed Dry Enamel white is intended to be used as a background paint when the application of both the background and lettering/design are intended to done in the same day.

1 Shot Universal White Primer 1 Quart

VSKD artstore news — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:33:27 +0000

Universal White Primer

1008

1 US Quart (946 mL)

A waterborne high performance modified acrylic suitable for many surfaces including wood, metal, acrylic, HDU, most rigid PVCs and masonry (brick and concrete) surfaces.

Not suitable for use with polycarbonates. Long term outdoor durable, and can be water-sanded with 1500 grit sandpaper to a glass-like finish, promoting high gloss topcoating.

Super Gloss Tinting Clear

VSKD artstore news — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:19 +0000

4006 Super Gloss Tinting Clear

1 PINT (473mL)

An oil-based high gloss clear extender for use with lettering enamels.

Create glazes, solid to Transparent fades and candy-effects through the addition of varying amounts of 1 Shot Lettering Enamels.

Super Gloss Tinting Clear

VSKD artstore news — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:19 +0000

4006 Super Gloss Tinting Clear

1 PINT (473mL)

An oil-based high gloss clear extender for use with lettering enamels.

Create glazes, solid to Transparent fades and candy-effects through the addition of varying amounts of 1 Shot Lettering Enamels.