GreeneggsnPelham Posted October 3, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 3, 2011 Hey All, After talking with Brighton Local (who sadly does not live in Phoenix anymore!) and showing him some of my maps, he suggested creating custom maps for anyone who was interested in buying them. I know the MTA website sells them framed or laminated and what not--but for $70 or $80. To me, that is wildly expensive for a map---just my personal opinion. But have you ever looked at the Fantasy maps thread and wondered what it would be like to have a large custom map of your very own hanging on your wall? Well, wonder no more! I am officially announcing that I'm going to start selling my custom, hand-drawn NYC Subway Maps to anyone who would like one. Pricing starts around $40, and will not go anything higher than $50. The reason for the pricing is for the following reasons: -Each map is hand-drawn by me, piece by piece--no photocopies, no copy/pasting, NO computer artwork. Everything is done by hand, a process that takes anywhere from two weeks to a month, depending on the complexity of your custom map. -I have to cover shipping costs since I live in Phoenix, and a majority of you live on the east coast. It's not cheap. -I also have to cover the costs of supplies (reams of paper, Sharpies, pencils, tape, colored pencils and the like). So in actuality, my profit won't be that much. But, it's a labor of love, and something I would love to share with the community. Below are some of the WIP shots of a map I am working on for a friend. It's the standard June 2010 subway map with a few alterations. Normal maps are available too. I am also working on a custom subway map for Zach (Brighton Local), and the last photo is a MS Paint mock up to show him what it will look like. The possibilities are endless! I hope to get some buyers! Mock up of Zach's map that I've just started working on in real life. -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted October 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 6, 2011 Very professional and realistic. :tup: I might request one in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted October 7, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 7, 2011 What program you using to make the digital one? I recommend Adobe Illustrator http://jonstrainphotos.com/maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted October 13, 2011 Very professional and realistic. :tup: I might request one in the near future. Thanks man! You should have seen my very first ones, done in 2007. I've come a long way since then. I've drawn maybe 8 or 10 maps since then, and each one is unique in its own way. I believe the photos are number 9 and Zach's is #10. I will have an "order form" up in the next few days with checklists and stuff for those of you who want to submit an order. You can also submit a request now, but wait to order in the future. What program you using to make the digital one? I recommend Adobe Illustrator http://jonstrainphotos.com/maps Right now, I'm just using MS Paint. The mock up was supposed to look like that--very rudimentary just to show Zach where the lines he requested would be going. If I start to get order requests, I will definitely make a more "professional" looking digital copy for those who want to see what it would look like before making a purchase. -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted October 13, 2011 Very professional and realistic. :tup: I might request one in the near future. Thanks man! You should have seen my very first ones, done in 2007. I've come a long way since then. I've drawn maybe 8 or 10 maps since then, and each one is unique in its own way. I believe the photos are number 9 and Zach's is #10. I will have an "order form" up in the next few days with checklists and stuff for those of you who want to submit an order. You can also submit a request now, but wait to order in the future. What program you using to make the digital one? I recommend Adobe Illustrator http://jonstrainphotos.com/maps Right now, I'm just using MS Paint. The mock up was supposed to look like that--very rudimentary just to show Zach where the lines he requested would be going. If I start to get order requests, I will definitely make a more "professional" looking digital copy for those who want to see what it would look like before making a purchase. -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted November 16, 2011 Hey guys-- I recently got back to work on Zach's customized Subway Map--his includes all the current routes (except ) and also includes the (Mx) and , as well as the to Canarsie, to Javits Center, to 125 St and more. Below are some shots I just took a few minutes ago--Manhattan & Bronx foundation drawings are completed. The Bronx: Upper Manhattan: Midtown: Lower Manhattan: Sorry for the fuzzy quality on some of them--it was taken with a camera phone. Enjoy! -A :cool: Custom maps are still (as always) for sale--PM if you're interested and we can make arrangements and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted November 16, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 16, 2011 Coming along awesome! Love the 4 Trains over the Willy-B, and the (Mx) via Montague St :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted November 16, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 16, 2011 That's excellent. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted November 17, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2011 This looks great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted November 17, 2011 That's excellent. :tup: This looks great!!! Thanks for the kind words--later today we'll deal with Queens & some of Brooklyn--doing the street layouts in those boroughs has always been fun for me B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 25, 2011 Just a Thanksgiving update on the progress of Zach's custom map, featuring the two boroughs where the customization is most prominent: Queens & Brooklyn. It's not entirely obvious yet, but the ( and are back on their historic Brooklyn routes, with the ( on West End, and the on the Brighton Express. Also the is a diamond rush-hour express to Bay Parkway; the terminates at Brighton Beach except nights and weekends when it goes to Coney Island, and the turns at Brighton. Lastly, the (Mx) via Brighton to CI is weekdays only, and the to Canarsie is also M-F. Enjoy! -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Local Posted November 26, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 26, 2011 Awesome job man! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted November 27, 2011 Of course man, thanks! I see from your signature that you've already prepared your Atlantic Avenue station entrances for when the services in your map come into effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted December 10, 2011 Just in time for Zach's weekend here in Phoenix, I've finished his custom subway map. Below are some pictures for you all; he'll be writing a review of the map in this thread soon, and hopefully the positive feedback will incline others to purchase a map in the future. This was one of the best I've produced so far and it was a blast to make. Just as a heads up, here are the custom routes added to the map (includes modifications to the original): ( via West End, via Brighton extended as to Rockaway Park, rush hours, Rockaway Shuttle via Hammels Wye (from Broad Channel to Rockaway Park, then to Far Rockaway and back); extended to Euclid late nights. Blue on the map as well for Lefferts. back as B'way Express, to 125 St/2 Av with the (Mx) back, to CI weekdays. full time Continental-Church Av. Rush hours as <G> to Kings Hwy as Hillside Av local to 179/Jamaica. to Canarsie to Bay Pkwy (west end) rush hours; other times Ditmars-Whitehall. extended to Javits Center. Some trains start/end at 111 St/Corona. Some trains start/end at 137 St Enjoy! -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWM Posted December 13, 2011 Share #15 Posted December 13, 2011 You have got some serious art skill! I made my own map (digital, in the subway section) but yours is so much better!It's great and I can't wait to see more of this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted December 15, 2011 You have got some serious art skill! I made my own map (digital, in the subway section) but yours is so much better!It's great and I can't wait to see more of this stuff! Thanks for the kind words! You'll only see more of this stuff if I get another buyer, seeing as Zach was my first (and so far only) customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted December 18, 2011 Share #17 Posted December 18, 2011 We should make this the official layout for the NYC Subway Map. Nice work. I'll probably think about purchasing one in the future;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share #18 Posted December 30, 2011 That would be great. I gave Zach his map a few weeks ago when he was here in Phoenix, so that concludes that project! The price is set at $45-50, dependent on a few things. The lower end of the range ($45) is just for a non-fictional version of the map, and $50 for a customized map (you can go as crazy as you'd like, within reason that is ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted January 13, 2012 Share #19 Posted January 13, 2012 Cool, you're in New York now. :cool: Excellent work with Zach's map. It looks way too realistic. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Express Posted January 31, 2012 Share #20 Posted January 31, 2012 Your skill is insane good. From designing in Trainz, to this, great. I do have one correction though. I am not sure if that is how Zach wants it, but isn't the 2 Av Express? I may be wrong, but on the concept subway maps, it is listed with white bullets as the 2 Av Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted February 5, 2012 No, the is going to be local for the entire run from 125/Lex to Hanover Square. Zach wanted the to end at Grand St; usually the concept maps showed the white bubbles for major transfer points [ at 53 St, etc], but I just stuck with the basic map principle of filled circles for local stations and blank ones for express. The only places where the isn't 2 tracks is before the approach and curve to 125/Lex where there are two Bronx layup tracks, and 125 St itself is three tracks; also where the will swing to 63 St, the connection to the Queens Blvd line at 53 St, and two side layup tracks at 14 St. Other than that, it's a dual track alignment the entire way. -A :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted March 2, 2012 Hate to bump---but any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkpintar Posted March 10, 2012 Share #23 Posted March 10, 2012 YES! I am working on my customised "line/strip" maps for you to use as a guide for my map, which is going to be fictional/hopeful one. (now if only my real work would not get in the way. Don't give up. I think your work is great. PS: Would you ship to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneggsnPelham Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share #24 Posted November 14, 2012 Yes, I will ship to the UK. I will have to charge extra to cover the shipping costs. Are you still interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted November 15, 2012 Share #25 Posted November 15, 2012 Nice work, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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