04 February 2016

Patton: From Tanks to Bobsleds

George Smith Patton Jr., the four-star US general that led the charge on D-Day during the second World War for the Allied Powers using his specialization in tank warfare seemed o be a decent fit for the livery for an American national bobsled. Combined with a business, no-nonsense black look that seems to be absorbed b US sled teams, this vehicle for speed becomes an immediate nightmare to it's opponents.


I was glad to be able to put this template to use pretty much right away. The tough thing was the black to light gray gradient, which was difficult even after I figure out how to avoid an all black US sled. For bringing in Patton, I felt it necessary to include his decorated history and signature to characterize the sled while including the tanks posthumously named in his honor to induce the power of the sled while in operation. Now that, my friends, is all work and no play - strictly business - and we know Al Davis' philosophy: "just win, baby."

-Ricky

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