Hi, I want a steam locomotive tattoo but in a hot roddish, cartoonish sort of way with smoking wheels and fire kind of coming out of the fire box. Anybody a good drawer?
Hey thanks for all the info, I think my best bet is my local tat artists, maybe we can come up with something. Yeah, this is my first at 46 yrs old and my wife is the one egging me on. My kids would think it’s (sic) whatever that is. Anyway will post a picture when the deed is done. Thanks again
Find a good shop with an artist that will draw something up for you. We have a guy in the Quads that is booked for months.But wow what awesome work!! Find someone whos work you like obviously. Its for life and if you dont like it well tough lol.
I know a guy I went through engineer school with who wanted like a cowboy riding a bucking steam locomotive.
If you do get one done you have to share.
Have you ever watced MIAMI INK? They did a very cool looking steam engine tattoo for a guy that just lost his grandfather. The detail was incredible. Maybe search their website for it.
You might check with some of the better tattoo places you have where you are—write up what you are looking for and take some images from mags–CLASSIC TRAINS would be one example—and take those to a shop. Ask for an artist who could/would do this, there usually would be someone they have on their staff or that they know who could do the work there for you—either way; when you do get the tat done please post. It is a neat idea—
Hi!
I had to read the posts carefully to realize you wanted a real, honest to goodness tattoo. Around the refineries and railyards I worked in the 60s/70s, a “steam tattoo” was the result of steam hitting unprotected skin - a very painful experience!
Regarding real tattoos, my advice is to make darn sure you really want one and make that decision when you have a good state of mind. Tattoos are forever, and forever can be a long time. If you do decide to go ahead with it, get the best (meaning $$$) you can afford.
Take care,
Mobilman44
Good advise!!! I’m still trying to get my ex-girlfriends name off my butt!![:-^]
Ivanhen:
Boy, it really cramps your style having to limit your amorous adventures to girls with the same name, doesn’t it?
There are so few women named “Phoebe”
Find another girlfriend with the same name.
There is a joke there somewhere, lol. Thats not something I would be admitting to.[:X]
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Keep It! It may win you a bar bet or two!
Try looking for one named “Big Boy.” [(-D]
OK, it was a joke, but I’ve been married 4 times (I know - I’m also a masochist!!) After #1, I marries Ann, then Andrea, and now Anna. At least I don’t use the wrong name at the wrong time!!! I called them all Ann!![:-,]
I’ve kept the same one for 41 years. She likes trains, too but she prefers 1:1 scale.
Just use the Soul Train logo![:D]
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There are several variables when organising a tattoo for yourself.
Do you have access to a tattoo shop that can give you what you want.
It’s best to have a tattoo artist draw something out from your ideas or somebody who is familiar with tattoo’s. A regular artist, illustrator, designer, while good at what they do don’t nessesary always know how to design an image that would translate well into a tattoo.
There are also several tattoo styles and some tattoo artists specialize in any one of these. Japanese, tribal and Celtic are favorites at this time, so is old school. Some tattoo artists need to be reminded that you are interested in a particular style for your hot rod inspired steam locomotive tattoo. Somebody who specializes in hot rods or who has a reputation for producing excellent hot rod style tattoo’s is the person to go for.
There is also more to consider if this would be your first tattoo or if you are a young guy
I waited until I was thirty three and married to a woman I figured I would be with for a while before I became a tattooed man - that was twenty nine years ago.
Take into consideration that if you have not been tattooed before then for many people they can be addictive. Few tattoo subjects get just one. I started off with a small black “Flower Pot” design that I traced from the peg head of a Gibson L5 guitar - now, well, I’m a blaze of color when stripped to the waist. I received my last tattoo in 2006 and I’m planning my next.
Where to have your tattoo placed is of prime importance also. Some folks like to make a splash for all t
I waited till I was 36 and I was in the Navy 6 years lol. But it is a big decision on placement and do you really want it? Mobil is dead on when he says addicting.
My left inner forearm was for my first. Its a harp of Ireland with thre shamrocks.My right inner forearm is going to be my second. Not sure what I am getting there but have a few options.One of our local artists has even got some plans drawn up for my fouled anchor( GO Navy !!)a Seabe is also in order and some train themed ones.
Now here is an important tip,Just cause that skull with the snake may look cool now doesnt mean you will still like it when your older! Unless your going to be a1% biker then stick to more passive tats.I had a friend in the Navy who got Mickey Mouse and Disney type tats. He was already a dad and knew one day he would have grandkids and wanted to be able to share them with them. He didnt want his kids or grandkids looking at him like" Wow dads a freak!"Plus I think it takes a tougher guy to wear a Mickey Mouse on his arm than a tat of a skull with a dagger through the head lol.
I agree with the point that they are addicting. My two were gotten within 6 months of each other, and not until a few years after I graduated from college. I can add to the discussion with these points: First, get recommendations from people you know who have them. They can usually tell you who does good work and who doesn’t (I have one of each: 1 is very good, 1 isn’t). Second, as already mentioned, the bigger shops have artists who are good with different styles. They can give you an idea of who would be the best for you. (For my second one I sent a letter to the shop recommended to me, which is not located in my town. They gave me an artist that translated what I wanted beautifully. Of course, I am a good enough graphics person that I designed the tattoo myself.) Third, especially if you have to travel to get the tattoo at that good shop, ask if they can give you an estimate of the cost. (The shop I previously referenced was nice enough to do that for me.) And don’t be surprised if you end up with a memorable story on how you got the tattoo or even the trip to get it. (I did for both of mine.)
Google: steam locomotive tattoos
check images, as well…
Hi,
I just had an MRI, and if I had a tattoo where they imaged, I would have suffered excruciating PAIN! The metallic component in the ink would have seared the flesh around, and under the tattoo.
Make sure you don’t get a tattoo over a body part that may need a MRI.
Blaine