New shop calendars. I need your input!

Hey guys!
As always I turn to you for your input as you guys are the real deal! I'm having new shop calendars made and have the first ones done. There will be a second batch with the same models in different poses. I was going for the early '40s style pinup shop calendar look. They have the tear off months and are about 7"x 12" again using an old one that I found for the ideas. Let me know what you think!
As always, thanks for all your help!
Eddie

P.S.
I can post pictures of the actual calendars but these are just jpegs from the printers shop.

 

I like the babe in the center and how do I get one?

 

The babe in the middle or the calendar? The calendar's easy the babe not so much!
Thanks for the input!
Eddie

 

doesn't really have the 40s vibe to me. looks more ol school rodz. not knockin it, just givin the first impression i got from it.

 

The next round of pics will be 40's style poses with the cars. Sort of bomber style. Or is it the calendar itself?
Thanks for the input!
Eddie

 

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Hey Thanks for the help!

Eddie

 

your on to something in the right direction but they all are pretty much wearing the same outfit. tell them to bring a change of clothing to throw it off a lil bit..

 

No. 4 for me

 

I agree #4 for me as well....on her back with her legs up , what more could you ask for....also I agree that change of clothing would be good, too generic with same shots..just my 2 cents worth!

 

Put me on the list for one Eddie, the new shop needs some wall art!

 

Looks good from where im sitting,cant wait to see more pics. thanks

 

Thanks for the input. The calendars are like the old shop ones that have one picture and tear off months. So each calendar is different. But I will have some more choices this week. I really do appreciate all the input!
thanks guys!
Eddie

 

Thanks Terry!
You're always on the list! Hopefully I'll make it to the next hamb an eggs. Saturdays are just hard for me, as you know being a single dad with a 3 yr old it's tough to get out!
Eddie

 

more skin less tin.

 

I want the bead roller

 

They will all be available on my website if you're interested. I will add more soon.
I will also be doing some stickey auctions proceeds going to the hamb as soon as I can figure out how to do it!

Eddie
P.S. the bead roller is harbor frieght with a lot of extra metal to stiffen it up!

 

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Spike

 

Thanks spike! We have a good crew were just getting started. I do appreciate the offer though!
Eddie

 

needs some chrome

 

Now i'm not here to shut you down but would like to give you some constructive criticism. First off love the idea and I think you are in the right direction. Secondly I think the girls are very nice I just think it is a little to Hustler for what you are trying to achieve. I would go back and look at some '40's pinup books, mags, etc. The girls did not look this skimpy. They looked more exquisite and cute rather than horny Hustler girls. I like everything else though just think the hair, makeup, clothes, etc. has to change on the girls. Hey I like skin to but if you are going '40's I don't really feel this.

 

Dude... what if thats his daughter?????

 

i think there awsome,dont change a thing

 

Couple of thoughts: The first model seems to be the closest in hair/makeup to a 40s shoot. Short jean shorts are definitely NOT 40s style (not that I mind, but they don't suit the flavor you say you are aiming for). Many of the genuine calendars have the models somehow actually interacting with the "products" putting them in more dynamic poses- how many ways could you have a model tastefully bent over the English wheel? A lot. Lastly, the backgrounds are very busy. What about a drop cloth as the background, fewer items on the workbench or shelves. I like what you are working on, and I agree with another post that mentioned going back to the original source calendars/ads. Best of Luck!

-Stefan

 

I'll take Miss January

 

love the idea and i think the pic are great
needs a little work to get the 40s look but what a better excuse to get 12 half naked chicks back into your shop
good luck

 

Thank you all for the replies! What I mean by '40s style is the calendar itself. You know the old shop calendars with the tear off months. We're going to do another shoot this week and hopefully get the look right. I like the idea of it being in a real working shop (mine) We are going for somemore authentic poses. But each calendar will have a different girl and tear off months. I really appreciate all the responses and the help! Keep it up!
Thanks,
Eddie

 

Eddie, I think the attire is the biggest stumbling block I see. I was there in the 40's and 50's but don't remember any lady with cutoffs and hi-heels, sorry, just my take.

 

The photography is rather lack luster.

 

The models standing topless behind a bead roller reminds me of the old saying...
"Don't get your tit caught in a wringer".