Took a while, but it turned out spot on πͺπͺ Chad, am I hired? πππ Big hugs, Kaspians! Thatβs a wrap for today βοΈ Tomorrow Iβm moving on to the front and bonnet. Thank you all π
GM Kaspians π
As you all know, I shopped around for quotes to decorate the Kaspa Rally Car. They were around β¬1,500 for a mix of printed graphics and cut vinyl, or β¬3,500 for a full wrap using cast vinyl made for vehicles.
As I mentioned yesterday, Pedro from Imago printed the graphics for the sides and rear on good-quality vinyl, but it isnβt the conformable cast type. The hardest part will be the curves of the bumpers: getting the vinyl to follow those shapes without wrinkling. Thatβs todayβs big challenge for me π Cast vinyl with printing and lamination can cost around β¬50 per square metre, so you can imagine how quickly it adds up.
I spoke with @ChadBallantyne yesterday and told him Iβll do my very best to do his work justice. I donβt think everyone realises just how much @rhubarbmedia has contributed to this project.
When we opened their files at Imago Publicidade, their designer was amazed. He told me heβs been doing this for over 30 years and had never received a file so well organised. That says a lot about the care Chad put into this.
Chad told me what the work they donated would normally cost. Iβll keep that number to myself, but you can probably imagine. Thank you, brother, and everyone at Rhubarb Media π
And the good news? So far, weβve spent just β¬120 on the carβs graphics and vinyl, thanks to all this support and many hours of me cutting, weeding and sticking it all on myself ππͺ
Wish me luck! π€π π
Racing is about to go decentralized for the first time in history
Huge kudos to @ExTriage and $KAS Kaspa community for making it happen
Impatient to see the beast unleashed on the track!
Study #KAS Kaspa and embrace decentralization in all its forms!
Haha, Iβd rather grind or weld than apply stickers π π π
The left side is almost finished! Big hugs, see you tomorrow, Kaspians! πͺπ
https://t.co/JHLaBky8HC
Good morning, Kaspians! Here we go again ππ
Printed vinyl ready. Time to get it on the Kaspa Rally Car! πͺπ₯
Built by the community, powered by POW. Letβs take Kaspa rallying!
Want to support the project? π
https://t.co/6h5vwqi1Nb
Hello Kaspians! π
Today I woke up and went straight to cutting the roof sticker. Then I found the courage to tackle all 125 names π
Removing the excess vinyl took over 10 hours and a LOT of patience. Believe me, it nearly drove me mad, but itβs finally done! Ehehe πͺ
Iβve checked twice, and every single person who donated $KAS to help build the car has their name here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You helped make this happen, and your names will be riding with us on every stage! ππ
See you tomorrow, Kaspians! Big hugs!
https://t.co/OC2xHYidPI
Ok okβ¦ Iβll just lift the curtain a little so you can get a glimpse of the magnificent work @ChadBallantyne from @rhubarbmedia has done. ππ₯
If youβd like to leave a message for the Kaspa Rally Team, you can do it here:
https://t.co/OC2xHYidPI
See you tomorrow, Kaspians! ππ
Hello Kaspians! π
@ChadBallantyne graphics have arrived, and they look absolutely amazing! I immediately started looking for the best quote to print and apply the rally car livery designed by @rhubarbmedia
Honestly, the prices gave me a fright π Some companies quoted as much as β¬3,500, and the lowest quote I could find was β¬1,420.
Chad even offered to organise a fundraiser for the livery, but asking for donations has never come easily to me. So I bought a vinyl cutter out of my own pocket and started cutting Chadβs designs myself! πͺ
Iβll cut as much of the artwork as possible in vinyl. When I get to the parts that need digital printing, Iβll decide whether to outsource them or buy the printer myself π Every quote Iβve received would cover buying the machine, doing the job myself, and still leave me with money to spare!
If any Kaspian owns a business and would like their company logo on the Kaspa Rally Car, get in touch with me!
As I cut each piece and apply it to the car, Iβll take photos and share the progress here on X.
@rock_the_kaspa is already on the car! π€π
Big hugs, Kaspians!
Legacy media REFUSED to show you a SINGLE SECOND of President Trump's speech and historic state dinner with Xi Jinping tonight at the White House
So here's the ENTIRE thing, from start to finish, with translations for Xi's speech
DO NOT LET LEGACY MEDIA KEEP YOU IN THE DARK
Friday Daily Video ππ
The fuel tank protection is finally in placeβ¦ eheheh! π
Another little step forward on the Kaspa Rally Car. ππ
A huge thank you to everyone supporting the Kaspa Rally Team and being part of this amazing journey!
https://t.co/hfk3I5i2Ga
Big hug, Kaspians! πβΎοΈ
The BMW E46 is now finally ready on the outside! ππ₯
Iβve already sent the photos to @ChadBallantyne@rhubarbmedia so he can start working his magic! π¨β¨
As you already know, if you want to be part of this project, leave your message at https://t.co/hfk3I5i2Ga
Big hug, Kaspians! π€β€οΈ
The journey continues! π