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Stripes spacing... Opinions needed
theduck - 29/8/13 at 06:43 PM

Got the stripes for the kit today, and now unsure about spacing... Few options below, suggestions welcome


30mm gap


50mm gap (equal to width of stripes)


100mm gap

adithorp - 29/8/13 at 06:51 PM

I'd go with the first one.

I'm sure there's some design reason for having the gap slightly narrower than the stripes but I couldn't say where or when I saw/heard it.

designer - 29/8/13 at 07:15 PM

I go for the 30mm too; it looks better.

woolly - 29/8/13 at 07:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I'd go with the first one.

I'm sure there's some design reason for having the gap slightly narrower than the stripes but I couldn't say where or when I saw/heard it.


Correct its called phi 1.62 probably why 30 mm looks correct for 50mm stripe

nick205 - 29/8/13 at 07:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by woolly
quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I'd go with the first one.

I'm sure there's some design reason for having the gap slightly narrower than the stripes but I couldn't say where or when I saw/heard it.


Correct its called phi 1.62 probably why 30 mm looks correct for 50mm stripe



My thoughts too, the "Golden Ratio" as it's also known. A common design tool to make things look right and often work right.

PSpirine - 29/8/13 at 08:13 PM

1st one looks by far the best

Daddylonglegs - 29/8/13 at 08:55 PM

30mm, no contest

britishtrident - 29/8/13 at 09:00 PM

Move the stripes off the centre line go for the asymmetric look.

steve m - 29/8/13 at 09:09 PM

Leave it white, and ditch the blingy srtipes

slingshot2000 - 29/8/13 at 09:11 PM

Either the Golden Third (1st photo), or go with BT and off centre, but still with the 30mm spacing !

Regards
Jon

sky12042 - 29/8/13 at 09:39 PM

30mm, looks right to me.

Andy.

dhutch - 30/8/13 at 04:44 AM

I guess if i cant see the pictures (blocked at work) I cant really join in with this!

Daddylonglegs - 30/8/13 at 06:32 AM

I also agree with the offset (but still 30mm)

Ivan - 30/8/13 at 07:55 AM

I voted 30 mm but think narrow stripes are better offset - wide stripes better central so as you have narrow stripes offset them.

rodgling - 30/8/13 at 08:54 AM

30mm off centre is the correct answer:

RichardK - 30/8/13 at 10:57 AM

1st one centred!

theduck - 30/8/13 at 06:11 PM

Thanks guys. Confirmed my thoughts of 30mm.

theduck - 7/9/13 at 12:36 PM

First stripes fitted, picture on my build thread here http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=180847&page=2#pid1557282