I was asked to create a linocut of a Mercedes Pagoda 1964. This is what is looks like.
This is what the finished piece looked like.
For all you car fanatics out there – here’s the low down on what each component is. I am, of course, now very familiar with all the workings of the Pagoda -not!
- 230 SL engine assembly
- 230 SL instrument cluster
- 280 SL Front suspension
- Rear radius arm mounting
- Checking gearbox synchromesh wear
- Front subframe and wishbone layout, King-pin axle.
- Typical 113 series ‘Pagoda’.
- King-pin assembly, 230 SL.
- Fuel injection pump.
- Late series hydraulic master cylinder.
- Rear axle pinion assembly
- Torque curve
- Power curve
By far the most challenging piece was the engine assembly followed by the instrument cluster. I had to transfer the drawing that I had done of the component parts onto the linoleum – that always poses difficulties for me as the image never really transfers super cleanly. So I found myself having to fill in the gaps and cut engine parts backwards. It took me a solid month’s work to draw the images and then transpose and cut. Here is a more detailed image of the lino cut itself.
It was an interesting project and I am pleased with the results. The client was thrilled with the end- result. The final image is 50 x 60 cm. The paper size is 63.5 x 96 cm. It is printed on light cream Simili Japon paper, perfect for a clear printing effect and long term preservation. The ink is a cobalt blue which makes a nice contrast on the creme paper. It is also the colour that was used for detailed technical drawings. But do remember that this is not a technical drawing but an art work.
If you happen to have a Mercedes Pagoda and want your own number plate inserted into the print I can do that too! That’s a very nice way to make it extra special. Just email me at the address below.
There are a limited number of prints. The edition size is 100 prints. The print can be rolled and shipped. If you are interested in a print then please contact me at: contact@sarahsartdiary.com
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