Gaz 1977
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| posted on 27/2/07 at 11:21 PM |
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thanks steve i will have a look into that,
the model has moved on well today, hopefully it will soon be in fibreglass.
Thanks again
GAZ
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:02 PM |
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locost design
I have spent the day making both sides the same (symmetry is a git)
At last I have some ideas on the front detailing, though some ideas for the headlights and the grill would be very helpfull.
Thanks, GAZ
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:04 PM |
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locost design
by the way the front screen is from a SMART roadster with one inch trimmed off all the way around.
 
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:10 PM |
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locost design
and at last the front. Like i say if anyone has ideas on the shape of the headlights that would be great. (the holes are air intakes)
Any comments or questions about the project would be cool.
Thanks people.
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:13 PM |
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I think you're being a bit optimistic, think you'll get a pair of headlights in those gaps. You'll aslo need to watch out for the
SVA dimensions (400mm from the widest bit, etc).
Bugger - your post arrived as I was typing - they're not where the lights go! In that case, scratch what I said... 
Apart from that, I reckon it's looking really smart - and you reckon it'll go on a standard Locost chassis? If so, I think you may have a
lot of interest!
As for the silencer - I wouldn't bother about concealing it - a Cobra-style external one would look very good.
Good work!
David
[Edited on 28/2/07 by David Jenkins]
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Dale
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:16 PM |
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Must say that is a very very nice front view. I would not want to spoil it with any projections or shaps showing for the lights. In that sense
either pop ups or flush to the body under lexan or what ever lighting lense can be used.
dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:23 PM |
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thanks dave and dale. I realise that the pics can be deceptive as far as where the lights should go, I hope this helps.
I still have the other side and the back to do and the fibreglass time is booked in for three weeks ahhhhhhhh.
Thanks again.
GAZ
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:28 PM |
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I have seen pictures of clay models made by big companies such as Ford, where they've been painted as though they were real cars - will you be
doing that as part of your course?
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:42 PM |
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locost design
I think there might be a few people on the course who will be spraying the clay but my plan is:
Finish the clay model
make fibreglass molds and lay it up and produce a shell.
trim the shell and fit it to the scale chassis model (see back in the thred)
cut doors, roof and fit a vac formed glass area
design and make interior for the model
and go on holiday.
Come to think of it David it would fit your chassis, Fancy a job?
Thanks
GAZ
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escort_innit
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 08:49 PM |
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It's looking much more distinctive and aggressive!  
[Edited on 28/2/07 by escort_innit]
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andyps
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| posted on 28/2/07 at 10:58 PM |
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With that crease to mount the front lights in I would have thought some projector lamps like Smart Roadster have might work set behind appropriately
formed perspex.
Edited to add - Looks great by the way.
[Edited on 28/2/07 by andyps]
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 04:39 PM |
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 04:40 PM |
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 06:51 PM |
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locost design
as far as the lights are concerned I think that perspex covers could well be the plan.
I could use existing light units mounted into the fibreglass shell. I could shape the area that would be under the perspex to create a more product
feel like a road car and maybe spray that area silver.
as far as the mr wippy pic, thats not exactly the look that i am going for but it made me smile. thanks.
As well as building the other side to match today i have had a little play with the cill. (i hope it shows in the pic)
Any got any comments.
thanks
GAZ
 
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 07:38 PM |
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Gaz, that looks awsome!
I have enjoyed wayching it develop. It has all the elegance of a 30s grand tourer, such as a Bugatti, with all the aggression of the Bat Mobile.
I think it would truly look unbelievable in a larger size such as an Aston.
Either way that is a real head turner. I can't wait to see the finished article.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 08:29 PM |
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thanks for that.
I never know what to post on here as the design process is not a quick one.
with a bit of luck it should become alot more interesting in a couple of weeks or so when the mold and fibreglass shell is built.
Hopefully the fibreglass part of the project will be of use to people.
Thanks again.
GAZ
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gottabedone
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| posted on 1/3/07 at 10:17 PM |
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Looking Good!
Hey Gaz,
Looking good!
Your dilema with the front lights may cause some head scratching! Options may be "frenched" a la Tuscan or even with a cover like the
later version. You have two distinct lines flowing down the front of the car - one being the ridge on top of the wheel arch and the other being the
edge of the bonnet bulge. These follow very different arcs. If these followed the same arc/shape, you would have more width to play with when trying
to mount your lights both for aesthetic and legal reasons.
Keep up the good work
Steve
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Mr Whippy
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 08:42 AM |
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thanks steve.
Yon might well have a point there.
Once i have got the thing symetrical i think there will be a fair amount of tweeking to get the design looking right.
I am fairly pleased with how it is going at the moment and i hope that it will turn out to be really good. In the ideal world it would be great if i
could find someone to put it into production.
Thanks for the comments
GAZ
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Mr Whippy
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a bit nicer than 'The Car' but same location...Image deleted by owner
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 08:48 AM |
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thanks whippy
What car/concept is that?
I can normally spot these things
GAZ
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TheGecko
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz 1977
What car/concept is that?
VW EcoRacer concept.
Gaz, loving the work so far For the lights, given that you said they need to go on the creases, why not something very similar to the Elise,
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Elise headlight detail
Just embed the lights in an appropriately shaped recess in the crease, with a formed perspex cover.
Dominic
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 05:56 PM |
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locost design
thanks dom. I think you might well be wright.
i have to come up with a different shape to the elise but something along those lines could be the answer.
Today i have been trying to ge the side working a bit better, still not sure about it.
all comments very welcome
thanks
GAZ
 
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 07:58 PM |
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Not sure if its been mentioned previously or not, but is the cockpit far enough back for a Locost type chassis?
If you look at a Locost in profile, the roll hoop is approximately in line with the rear axle, and the driver's head is probably ~20cm in front
of this at most, whch would put the head very close (if not behind) the rearmost part of the roofline from what I can see.
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:47 PM |
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locost design
Hi Chris,
The pic is a standard lenth chassis over the model. The head is a little far back in the image but i am planning to move the seat forward and the
bottom edge of the dash up to allow for the legs to clear. The roll bar could be modded. I measured the length from the steering wheel to the front
edge of the screen and it is not dissimilar to that of my audi a2.
Thanks for the comments and keep them comming.
GAZ
 
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