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Hey guys! I need quick turnaround on an add-on for my MD-50 Signal set. I'm within days of the cutoff for the next MD-50 run so I need to nail down the colors.

I've had the #1 lineup in my back pocket for a while, but I wanted another set of eyes on this. As usual I've got @machinelf doing the art for the new chips. The big project here is the hot stamp for the frac. @cgraham86 will be stamping these.

Yes, I've used this set for tournaments, but I'd like to make a end to end complete set that can be used for either. I don't get to host as often as I used to, so I'm not as worried about game security.

A couple of thoughts on chip selection:

-Most $1s in the 1940s were hot stamped, but a few had inlays. I'd like to use an inlay here because stamping MD-50s is a chore and I'd like to reduce the error rate of the set.

-Almost all of the 25c chips from the era were hot stamped. That's the main reason I'm pressing forward on the stamp.

-There's no consensus for colors on the $1 and 25c chips in the era. Bright reds / oranges were the most popular colors for the 25c, followed by purples / lavenders.

-Most $1 and 25c chips in the era did not have spots, but a few did. I think I like the case for making it 314 all the way down.

Anyway, here are the lineups, and I would appreciate your feedback / suggestions.

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Thanks guys!
 
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I think #2 is my favorite. I tend to prefer spots of contrasting colors. I think I like the .25 with the spots, it feels like it goes better with the set since they all have 314. I don't hate the solid though if you want to go with the more authentic look.

Great looking set!

I've yet to get my hands on an MD-50 set, are you doing samples?
 
I definitely prefer the frac with the white edge spots. Reminds me of a New China Club frac on the small crown mold. Out of the two 1 $ , I think the red edge spots fits more with the period and I like it in the line up, so #2.
 
My vote would be 3, I know they probably won't be on the table together but the 25¢ and $100 have the same spots would bother me. Also no spots and hot stamp seems to make sense to me.
 
Have you considered #2 with a solid quarter? Although I like the $1 with light blue on a stand-alone basis, contrasting spots is more in keeping with the spirit of the set IMO. You could also do a solid quarter with an inlay.
 
v1pe said:
I've yet to get my hands on an MD-50 set, are you doing samples?
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Yes, I will be ordering some samples. You can get a stack of $1s if you like.

joker80 said:
I definitely prefer the frac with the white edge spots. Reminds me of a New China Club frac on the small crown mold. Out of the two 1 $ , I think the red edge spots fits more with the period and I like it in the line up, so #2.
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Only issues with the new china club is that it's 1950's when it was more common.

p5woody said:
My vote would be 3, I know they probably won't be on the table together but the 25¢ and $100 have the same spots would bother me. Also no spots and hot stamp seems to make sense to me.
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I agree. That's why I'm on the fence about it. They won't be on the table at the same time for sure. I plan on adding a $20 in the future as well. Here are the ONLY examples of spotted 25c chips from 1940 to 1950.

Interestingly, they are all 214 or 314.
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That's 4 chips out of 54 documented examples on The Chip Guide
 
abby99 said:
Have you considered #2 with a solid quarter? Although I like the $1 with light blue on a stand-alone basis, contrasting spots is more in keeping with the spirit of the set IMO. You could also do a solid quarter with an inlay.
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I'm leaning to that option for the very reason you mentioned. I've had that 1 mock up in CDT for months now and always liked it. It wasn't until I put them all together that I really noticed that it should be a strong contrasting spot to fit with the rest.
 
dew4au said:
Yes, I will be ordering some samples. You can get a stack of $1s if you like.
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That's an awesome offer, someday when I make customs I think they'll either be Jockey or MD-50 so it'd be great to have a stack to get a better feel. I'll shoot you a PM.
 
Query the 10 c , 5 c and 50 c for that date range there are others
 
I vote #1. The red spots between the $1 and $25 in #2 are close enough to almost bother me. They all look good though so I don’t think you can go wrong.
 
My vote goes to blue/orange 1 and a solid frac. The lowered contrast (compared to the higher denoms) leads to the solid hotstamp just fine!
I'm setting up a render for my vote right now, unfortunately without inlay, since I have no artwork for the inlays. :unsure:

BTW: Is there a specific reason for the blue background in the mock ups? Custom felt?
 
Ray-Col said:
Phew - these Ryzen CPUs have their benefits for sure ...
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I like the orange spot on the dollar but what about showing the light blue spot now on the quarter?
 
72o said:
I like the orange spot on the dollar but what about showing the light blue spot now on the quarter?
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Really liking the orange spot. Not really really digging the light blue spot on the frac in CDT.
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I like #3 in the OP, HS solid frac and lt blue spotted inlay $1 (not big on the orange spotted $1).

As always love those inlays. (y) :thumbsup:
 
72o said:
Yeah I see what you are saying. It's just...OK.

I actually like the look of the solid retro lav (great base color choice btw) but I don't think I could order a solid in my custom set. :D
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CPC has run out of interesting spots for your set!
 
Alright, If I go down this route, what's left in the tank for the $20. Looks like green base with either brown or retro lav spots.
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Damn I think you nailed it on the first go for that $20. Love the green and brown combo and it looks the part within the set.
 
I kinda like #4. I like the solid quarter, and then solid one with an upgraded hotstamp>>inlay moves the progression, IMO. The serious chips ($5 and up) get the edge spots.
 
dew4au said:
Looks like green base with either brown or retro lav spots.
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If you go down the route of a green $20, I think your lineup as posted is good (although I prefer a frac w/spots just to maintain consistency).

If you go with the grey/red $25, then I think a blue chip with green spots works better than orange - otherwise you have a fairly orange-slanted section of your lineup with orange spot/yellow base/red spot. I don't think it necessarily looks bad w/the orange spots, but a splash of green could break things up a bit and still look good.

But yeah, given my druthers, I'd go w/the lineup you proposed with the $20, but with a spotted frac.

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