Whoohoo! Pin-up girls!

**Whiterook** · May 10th, 2008 9:39 PM

Ms. Lake was best known for the way she wore her hair, of all things. Not the color, but the way she combed her bangs...McCoy has the better shot, which shows how she draped it over one eye. That was apparantly so seductive to men of the era.

I have to admit that my preference is for Rita, though!

Heather, if you have a Barnes & Noble near you, and you're interested in the subject (even mildly, as they are an artform to many), I just picked up a book lately of pinups...I think it was about $12! I've been meaning to try my hand at similar illustrations, as I find the subject facinating, and I picked up the book when I saw it, as a reference piece. What really fueled my interest of late is work done for advertising posters for the Axis & Allies Moiniatures game system that I have way too much money invested in. If I ever do anything decent in the form, maybe I'll post a pic or two, if anyone's interested.

**Miss Saigon** · May 10th, 2008 10:40 PM

I actually have a bunch of pin up sites bookmarked. When friends go to the war zone I always send pin ups. So I have bought many a pin up calender and book, plus I have downloaded a lot from the web. When I get home I will see about posting some.

I have always thought that the WWII era pin ups are classy and perfect to send to soldiers overseas.

Hey whiterook! You are an artist?

**Freightshaker** · May 10th, 2008 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Biscuit

Originally Posted by Freightshaker

Love pin ups. I have an extensive collection of Vargas, McPhearson, Rust, etc. alas, most are not appropriate for posting.

It would be great if you could post a couple of appropriate ones!

Al Moore:

Alberto Vargas, my favorite artist:

Art Frahm:

Bill Randall:

Don Rust:

Earl MacPherson:

Gil Elvgren:

I have ALOT of these so I can take requests.

**Tom Houlihan** · May 10th, 2008 11:29 PM

Ah, yes... Shades of sneaking peeks at my father's Playboys!!

**Biscuit** · May 11th, 2008 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by Whiterook

Ms. Lake was best known for the way she wore her hair, of all things. Not the color, but the way she combed her bangs...McCoy has the better shot, which shows how she draped it over one eye. That was apparantly so seductive to men of the era.

I have to admit that my preference is for Rita, though!

Heather, if you have a Barnes & Noble near you, and you're interested in the subject (even mildly, as they are an artform to many), I just picked up a book lately of pinups...I think it was about $12! I've been meaning to try my hand at similar illustrations, as I find the subject facinating, and I picked up the book when I saw it, as a reference piece. What really fueled my interest of late is work done for advertising posters for the Axis & Allies Moiniatures game system that I have way too much money invested in. If I ever do anything decent in the form, maybe I'll post a pic or two, if anyone's interested.

Of course, we would be interested. I was shocked to find there was still a sub-culture for pin-ups. There was even a thread on some forum for how to dress up like a pin-up. Five or six girls posting pics to emulate and tips to look more realistic.

**Panzermacher** · May 11th, 2008 1:53 PM

As I was going thru some pics for other areas, I came across this one.....It shows a pin-up taped up to the gun shield of a German Halftrack. An obvious place for inspiration.....and the other side has some sort of wildcat. The pics look to have been taken from magazines of the time..

Thought it would be an interesting addition, Heather...

**Aussie Dave** · May 11th, 2008 3:35 PM

What about Betty Grable.

Cheers,
Dave

**Biscuit** · May 12th, 2008 12:01 AM

Great stuff guys! Keep it coming. I am touring a sub in the next couple of days and they specifically mentioned the pin-ups in the brochure. Maybe I can snap a few pics and get 'em up here.

**Freightshaker** · May 12th, 2008 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by Biscuit

Great stuff guys! Keep it coming. I am touring a sub in the next couple of days and they specifically mentioned the pin-ups in the brochure. Maybe I can snap a few pics and get 'em up here.

Are you going on the Gato class in San Fran?

**Biscuit** · May 12th, 2008 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Freightshaker

Originally Posted by Biscuit

Great stuff guys! Keep it coming. I am touring a sub in the next couple of days and they specifically mentioned the pin-ups in the brochure. Maybe I can snap a few pics and get 'em up here.

Are you going on the Gato class in San Fran?

Not sure. Its in Fisherman's Wharf and I think it includes ship. I would think so. Never been to town that had 2 touring subs in different parks.