{"product_id":"speed-demon-hood-ornament","title":"Speed Demon Hood Ornament","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.2\" tall x 5.5\" long x 1.25” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEHIND THE DESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Speed Demon series was born from my passion for classic hot rods, vintage hood ornaments, and the bold, exaggerated styling of early automotive design. I wanted to create a figure that looked like it belonged on the hood of a custom car—something sleek, aggressive, and full of movement, while still having the depth and craftsmanship of a traditional sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI began each Speed Demon design with hand-drawn concepts, working through the proportions, pose, and flowing lines until the character had the right attitude. From there, I brought the design into clay and began sculpting it by hand. Working in clay allowed me to build the figure layer by layer, carving in the details and carefully shaping the surfaces to create strong highlights, shadows, and a sense of motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the hand-sculpted model was complete, I had it digitized and refined the 3D model, making sure the design would translate properly into a finished metal hood ornament. A master model was then 3D printed, painstakingly finished and sanded, and prepared for molding and casting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished Speed Demon is cast in solid pewter metal and polished to bring out the sculpted detail and flowing forms. Every piece is a combination of traditional sculpture and modern technology, turning an original hand-crafted design into a one-of-a-kind piece of automotive art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Speed Demon series isn't mass-produced plastic or a generic reproduction. Each design starts with an idea, is sculpted by hand, and is made specifically for people who appreciate custom cars, craftsmanship, and something truly different on the hood of their ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Wood Base Blocks Sold Separately*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Big B Customs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44011402657882,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/1449\/2762\/files\/Speeddemonright.jpg?v=1788536516","url":"https:\/\/bigbcustoms.com\/products\/speed-demon-hood-ornament","provider":"Big B Customs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}