View Full Version : Moto tat, opinions?
benw2200
04-11-10, 09:36 PM
Just wanting to get some opinions and ideas. This summer, I figure it's time for my first moto tat. My first tat ever, for that matter. I've looked at a lot of designs, and I'm probably going with the classic Eagle Globe and Anchor. I'm still torn about where I want it.. I'm thinking either chest or back. I also want words above and below it.. I actually had the idea to go with something a little more original than Semper Fi, USMC, all the stuff that everyone and their mother has inked on. Nothing wrong with that stuff, I just wanted something that would stand out. From the Marine Rifleman's Creed: "Defenders of my country" (above the EGA), and "Masters of our enemy" (below it). How does that sound? Cheesy? Too moto? I'd appreciate any opinions.. thanks.
LaResistance
04-11-10, 10:08 PM
Don't get a boot scar.
usmc3yang
04-11-10, 10:17 PM
dont sound to bad. I never got one though. Alot of my fellow Marines regret getting theirs because it nothing is ever original unless you drew it yourself.
Just wanting to get some opinions and ideas. This summer, I figure it's time for my first moto tat. My first tat ever, for that matter. I've looked at a lot of designs, and I'm probably going with the classic Eagle Globe and Anchor. I'm still torn about where I want it.. I'm thinking either chest or back. I also want words above and below it.. I actually had the idea to go with something a little more original than Semper Fi, USMC, all the stuff that everyone and their mother has inked on. Nothing wrong with that stuff, I just wanted something that would stand out. From the Marine Rifleman's Creed: "Defenders of my country" (above the EGA), and "Masters of our enemy" (below it). How does that sound? Cheesy? Too moto? I'd appreciate any opinions.. thanks.
Tattoo your chevrons on your chest, in the proper position. Then tattoo your name tapes in their proper positions. Then get the EGA under "U.S. MARINES". Then...
FistFu68
04-12-10, 08:33 AM
:evilgrin: Get the Old School Marine Corps Bulldog with the Helmet on, the size of a Softball on your Bicep,or a Portrait of Chesty Puller full bust size on Your Chest over Your Heart...S/F :usmc: :iwo:
Lisa 23
04-12-10, 08:51 AM
How about something like these. Have it put on your left chest with maybe...God, Country and Corps underneath it.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/wmarineluvstaylor/Patriotic/EagleGlobeandAnchoronAmericanflag.gif?t=1271080089
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/wmarineluvstaylor/Patriotic/AmericanflagEagle.jpg?t=1271080048
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l305/wmarineluvstaylor/Patriotic/AmericanFlagwithEagle.jpg?t=1271080192
Don't get the riflemans creed tatood on you. Any paragraphical wordy anything will stretch and fade and you'll spend the rest of your life trying to explain what that blue blob on your arm used to be.
Simple is good.
sdk87to91
04-12-10, 05:20 PM
In time colors fade and complexity blurs out.
I only get all black tats now. Shading gives the artist room for expression, and can even look saltier after some fading.
Because I am not an artist I let the true artist work with my idea.
My favorite Tattoo was going to be an Eagle Globe and Anchor, but the artist said how about this... and I got a really cool and original piece of art. The Globe and Anchor are typical enough but the eagle with wings raised in the Harley fashion makes the whole thing cool in my opinion.
Rocky C
04-12-10, 05:33 PM
All my work, all 67 of them are done with bamboo, no machine work on me!!!
The Colors and Detail last forever. I got tats done over 30 years ago and they look like they were done last week.
Happy Tatting.
Semper Fi,
Rocky
Sgt Leprechaun
04-12-10, 06:55 PM
Rocky:
I've got 2, both bamboo done, and I wouldn't have anything else. Problem is, finding someone 'stateside' to do it.
My "USMC" in Red, white and blue is almost as bright today as it was when I got it in Olongapo in 1985 (for the princely sum of 10 bucks LOL).
Now, the point about words fading/running together is valid. My "Death before Dishonor", in words, also done with Bamboo, in 1987 (and on my 2nd trip to Olongapo in 1987) has begun to 'run together' and become not very clear.
If I could find someone to do bamboo, I'd get more.
benw2200
04-12-10, 09:15 PM
I've never heard of bamboo tattoos.. I'll probably just get mine done locally with a machine : /
Hopefully the letters will be big and distinct enough to not fade too badly. I'm not getting the entire USMC rifleman's creed, mind you, just the two lines.
FistFu68
04-12-10, 09:28 PM
:evilgrin: This is My Rifle,this is my Gun,one is for Fightin' one is for Funn S/F :D :iwo:
echo3oscar1833
04-12-10, 10:13 PM
Nothing wrong with a Moto Tat, there are Marines that will tell you no, but it just depends on what they are. I have four tattoos myself, of course I got the good ol fashion bulldog with M-16 on my left upper arm. Plus I have USMC on my upper right hand arm. My third tat is an electric v guitar on my right inner lower arm. However my favorite moto, badazz tat is Semper Fi across my neck. Its right below my adams apple, and no I never had regretted getting it one bit. Plus the chicks dig it to be honest.:D Just so ya know I didn't get my tats until 6 years of being out of the Corps. :beer:
AngelFire9375
04-12-10, 10:33 PM
hey ben just get what you want ,u have to live with it,no one else.your tat should represent you and your ideals,get the design you want and the wording you want,because it all comes down to what you want the tat to symbolize. i got 6 tats,and each one represents a specific moment in my life. My advice is be true to you and the Corps.
Rocky C
04-13-10, 06:34 AM
Rocky:
I've got 2, both bamboo done, and I wouldn't have anything else. Problem is, finding someone 'stateside' to do it.
My "USMC" in Red, white and blue is almost as bright today as it was when I got it in Olongapo in 1985 (for the princely sum of 10 bucks LOL).
Now, the point about words fading/running together is valid. My "Death before Dishonor", in words, also done with Bamboo, in 1987 (and on my 2nd trip to Olongapo in 1987) has begun to 'run together' and become not very clear.
If I could find someone to do bamboo, I'd get more.
Nice Jason!!!:thumbup:.
Your right about small lettering running together. As we get older our skin loses it's elasticity that's why I don't have anything small and the bold block lettering is Great if you need a touch up down the road.
My profile picture on my page shows a few Tats that were done in Bamboo and they are Sharp and Crisp with no Blow out lines.
Jason, if you want to get more Tats done in Bamboo, there are 2 Major " Tattoo Tours" that cross the whole country in the Summer time. Some of the Worlds Premier Bamboo Artists are on that tour.
If you want I can send you a PM of the Tour schedule of what Cities and Dates and Times or if there is enough interest I can Post it here if the OP doesn't mind.
The Great Part is, is that you can Book an Appt. with the Artist of your choice right online.
Big Bucks though!!! No half Sleeves for 10 bucks like the Old Days :D.
Semper Fi Brothers and Sisters and Happy Inking :thumbup:.
Rocky
benw2200
04-13-10, 02:59 PM
Feel free to post whatever you want in regards to bamboo tattoo tour dates and whatnot.. thats actually very interesting, I've never heard of it before but the work looks sharp..
Rocky C
04-13-10, 03:04 PM
Feel free to post whatever you want in regards to bamboo tattoo tour dates and whatnot.. thats actually very interesting, I've never heard of it before but the work looks sharp..
Ok Ben,
Didn't want to Jack your Thread Brother. You Know Me and That's how it is with me.
Great Thread :thumbup:.
I'll post info on Tattoo Tour dates.
Semper Fi,
Rocky
Rocky C
04-13-10, 03:11 PM
Heres the BIG TOUR!!!
Inkslingers Ball going on the Road.
Keep checking the site for when they list the Cities !!!
http://wwtattootour.com/
I knew a WM who got a HUGE bulldog tatoo on her chest -- I mean from her collar bones to her belly. Wonder how long those jowls are hanging now?
Rocky C
04-13-10, 03:20 PM
I knew a WM who got a HUGE bulldog tatoo on her chest -- I mean from her collar bones to her belly. Wonder how long those jowls are hanging now?
That is just plain NASTY :sick:.
All of my Tats are Tastefull works of Art from some of the Worlds Best and Look OUTSTANDING!!!
doc h fmf
04-13-10, 03:29 PM
USMC OIF ( dates you served) VET. THAT iswhat I would put if I was getting a tat. Thank you for your service. SEMPER FI, my brother
STEPHEN DOC HANSEN HM3 FMF
Rocky C
04-13-10, 03:44 PM
USMC OIF ( dates you served) VET. THAT iswhat I would put if I was getting a tat. Thank you for your service. SEMPER FI, my brother
STEPHEN DOC HANSEN HM3 FMF
That would make a Great Moto Tat Doc:thumbup:.
Semper Fi,
Rocky :iwo:
doc h fmf
04-13-10, 03:56 PM
That would make a Great Moto Tat Doc:thumbup:.
Semper Fi,
Rocky :iwo:
Thankyou,my brother. SEMPER FI:iwo:
STEPHEN DOC HANSEN HM3 FMF
FistFu68
04-13-10, 04:38 PM
:evilgrin: TDRT,I'd get that snatch of Yours shaved and have it tattooed Yellow like Blond Pubic hairs and Big Jim would be there Lickity Split :p :banana:
Sgt Leprechaun
04-13-10, 05:35 PM
Rocky, thank you very much. I'd much prefer the bamboo and hammer. Electric needle scares me LOL.
I'm thinking of getting another one but, quite frankly, just haven't decided on WHAT, yet.
Rocky C
04-13-10, 05:39 PM
Rocky, thank you very much. I'd much prefer the bamboo and hammer. Electric needle scares me LOL.
I'm thinking of getting another one but, quite frankly, just haven't decided on WHAT, yet.
Your Welcome Jason.
Ben said I could Post the Tours on his Thread so I'll Update them as they get put together.
Semper Fi,
Rocky
Bruce59
04-13-10, 06:01 PM
OK, this is just me . But Id say don't do it. Like you and all the others
I love the Corps, in my heart not on my skin. Like I said, thats just me.
FattyTheFerret
04-13-10, 06:51 PM
http://******************/comics/2010-03-16-Strip_21_Lament_of_the_Artist_Recruit_web.jpg
echo3oscar1833
04-13-10, 07:15 PM
I've considered getting a bamboo tat, mine are all from a electric gun. You know what I hate the most is people who don't even have a tat, yet they are the ones to talk the most crap. Don't knock it until you try it:D
FistFu68
04-13-10, 07:18 PM
:evilgrin: Fatty hows about I get the shaft of my Dick done like a Candy Cane and have Your Mug shot on my Dick Head with Your Lips wrapped around it???With Sympathy for the Devil written on the Shaft in Pig Latin...:D
Sgt Leprechaun
04-13-10, 07:33 PM
Terminal Lance. That's hilarious. Got a link for those cartoons??? Would love to see more.
FattyTheFerret
04-13-10, 07:35 PM
You can do whatever you want to your little wee wee, old man. I ain't gonna stop ya.
FattyTheFerret
04-13-10, 07:42 PM
Terminal Lance. That's hilarious. Got a link for those cartoons??? Would love to see more.
www.****************** :D
note: my previous post was obviously not directed at you but I don't feel like editing it to include fist's quote :p
Sgt Leprechaun
04-13-10, 07:51 PM
No, I didn't see it that way, between two other Marines not involving me LOL.
I'll hit that link.
USMCM38A1
04-13-10, 08:43 PM
TDRT I am like commedian Ron White said guys see one set of b--bs you want to see them all lol.
benw2200
04-13-10, 09:01 PM
Err! This thread is a lot more lively than I thought it would be. Terminal Lance is awesome by the way.. my favorite one is "The Stare" http://******************/?p=277 ... definitely been there before haha
I'm going to bookmark that tattoo tour site.. hopfully they'll come somewhere close to where I live after I get off orders in June. This will be my first tatt and I want to get it done right. I'll be happy with just the EGA but if I can get the text big enough without it fading anytime soon I want to add that as well.
Beltayn
04-13-10, 09:12 PM
Get a full-chest American Flag background landscape of Chesty Puller's stern visage glowering from the body of a bulldog behind Dan Daly slaughtering Haitians with a guideon.
Alternatively, wait until you've reenlisted at least once or at least deployed and been in long enough for the Marine Corps to have enough meaning to you to permanently disfigure your epidermis and potentially affect your career advancement options given the current climate of HQMC's stance on tattoos.
For the record, I have a tattoo. A small one on my chest with personal significance to me.
I say do what you want. Just remember that if the tattoos are visible, you can be hurting your chances of reenlistment. For the record, i have 4 but none are visible.