Alan B
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| posted on 16/10/02 at 01:07 PM |
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My site is back to normal
Well it seems to be
http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/
Thanks to all who have viewed so far.
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Spyderman
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| posted on 21/10/02 at 12:53 PM |
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And mine is, after NTL very kindly deleted it for me!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/terry.hill/
Terry
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Alan B
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| posted on 21/10/02 at 07:22 PM |
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Hey, good stuff Terry!
Looking forward to your contributions
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Spyderman
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 posted on 22/10/02 at 12:32 PM |
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Hey Alan!
Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!
You're almost as bad as me!
Terry
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Alan B
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| posted on 22/10/02 at 12:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bull
Hey Alan!
Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!
You're almost as bad as me!
Terry
hmmm...just thought..by answering this it kind of makes your point
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ChrisS
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| posted on 22/10/02 at 03:05 PM |
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Alan
Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.
Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.
Thanks.
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Alan B
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| posted on 22/10/02 at 11:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisS
Alan
Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.
Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.
Thanks.
Hi Chris, my car is solid modelled in Mechanical desktop 4.0, which at the end of the process produces regular autocad dwg drawings.
What's your project like?
[Edited on 10/22/02 by Alan B]
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Alan B
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 01:04 AM |
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Site update
Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.
http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm
Cheers
[Edited on 10/25/02 by Alan B]
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interestedparty
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 02:08 AM |
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Looking good as is IMO, but will you be breaking up the otherwise large flat area below the rear lights with dummy bumper etc?
John
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 07:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.
Very nice...
...but you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side!!
david
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stevedenbigh
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 11:31 AM |
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rear of the year
I'll nominate it for 2003
www.rearoftheyearcompetition.com
[Edited on 25/10/02 by stevedenbigh]
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Spyderman
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 11:37 AM |
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Looking good
I think the radius is just right. Any more and it will loose it's shape, and look like a jelly mould!
Agree with John, needs something below lights/number plate area.
What about ducting in the middle 3/4 like on the rear of most new high performance cars?
An example can be found on the rear view of the car in this website;
http://www.coram-automotive.com/
Check specification for image.
Should also help with ground effect and downforce at rear!
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Alan B
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 01:44 PM |
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Thanks Guys.
Great feedback......
Yes, I have plans for the rear..the number plate recess(now done), plus a centre lower duct/opening for the exhaust(s) and lower side vents...
I'll put a sketch up on the site.....
Cheers all, and keep up the comments
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Alan B
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 02:56 PM |
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Ok guys, sketch added...very rough, but you'll get the idea
http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm
Cheers
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Spyderman
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 posted on 25/10/02 at 06:14 PM |
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more like this
maybe a bit wider than I have shown.[img]a15638-102402_right_rear.jpg[/img]
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Spyderman
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 06:16 PM |
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and this
[img]a15639-102502_rear_sketch.jpg[/img]
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Alan B
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| posted on 25/10/02 at 09:52 PM |
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yep. agreed, looks good...very aggressive...
May have some frame and hinging issues, but definitely worth a look....
Cheers..
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Spyderman
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 posted on 28/10/02 at 12:26 AM |
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Mmm!
I see what you mean!
I just checked your chassis pics.
It is difficult to judge where the body ends and chassis starts from pictures.
That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Terry
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Alan B
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| posted on 28/10/02 at 12:54 AM |
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Terry,
Sometimes the best ideas come from not knowing all the constraints. I hadn't considered a diffuser until then because I knew of the space
limitations....but I am now, because I think it can be done
You made me consider it....
So no excuses needed...
(edited for illiteracy reasons, AB)
[Edited on 10/28/02 by Alan B]
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