My vintage Trophy Build

I have built several vintage style trophies in the last few years and I decided to post a build thread of my most recent trophy that was presented at the 2012 GNRS Suede Palace. I enjoy building trophies that look like they were built in the 1940’s thru 1960’s. They had great yet simple lines: like a piece of art deco or mid-century furniture. The way I look at it is that if you build a Hot Rod of Kustom that is reminiscent of those eras; why not get a trophy to match? So enjoy the photos.
1. Here is my rough draft.


2. This is Clear Green Laxan.


3. Trophy topper from Limeworks.


4. The base and the plaque from the trophy shop. I cut this all on my radial arm saw/scroll saw.


5. Here is the main body of the trophy attached to the base.


6. Here is where I started to experiment with the lexan shapes.



7. This is the top with the aluminum risers.




8. Here is the mock up with the aluminum topper and mesh background.


9. I changed the lexan shapes from the triangular design to diamonds. It looked way better.


10. I went ahead and did a satin semi-transparent finish opposed to just a stained wood.



11. A little close-up of the plaque.


12. .....and the final product!

 

Nice job man!

 

Killer. Now who got to take it home?

 

Sweet! I really like that!

 

Totally saw this at the GNRS!

 

Pretty much nailed it! What is the silver mesh?

 

Mine is the one on the far left. Made to look like vintage trophy from late 50's. Took my idea from an actual Magnolia Drag Strip trophy from '58.

 

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate the kind comments. The silver mesh is an aluminum ornamental material I found at Lowe's. The winner of the trophy went to Robert and Sherri Ruiz' Hemi powered hot rod. I borrowed the photo from another thread.

 

Wow that's cool!

 

WOW!!! Your trophy rules!

 

Cool - maybe ther's a little TW in all of us. You nailed the look.

 

nice work...

 

Neato! gives me an idea for our next show we're putting on....

 

NICE way better than anything i've seen new or old

 

The winner definately fits the award

 

Even non-trophy guys desire a cool piece for their mantel. No doubt the recipient was honored. Nice work.

 

Sweet trophy!!

 

Right on brother......you really nailed the look........well done.

 

Thanks again everyone for the comments. Since this seems to be a small hit, I will post some more pix on this thread of others I have done.

 

Way cool!!!!

 

That is SO cool! I really like the step-by-step pics and description you provided. Thanks!!

 

awesome stuff- real works of art.

 

That was one KOOL trophy for sure!

 

OLD School all the way!!!!!...........Love it.

 

Here is one of my favorites that I have built. This went to a cool 32 5 window coupe today at Billetproof.

 

Great tips!

Do you make the plaques?

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No. I have them made at all trophy shop at the Air Force Base by my house.

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Great lookin trophy! Have thought about doing some myself for some of our races.