James
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 posted on 18/1/02 at 05:04 PM |
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Gorgeous Locost- inspirational!
Has anyone ever seen around, or met the owner of, the absolutely gorgeous looking Locost at the bottom left of page 184 of the 2nd edition book. It's
the one for which the tagline says: This rather special Locost was built by one of my pupils...?
I'm not entirely sure what it is about it that looks so good (other than the colour appeals to me) maybe it's just coz it's so low (ie. 'short'
engine) or something.
Anyone know any details etc.
I'm not planning to copy it or anything- honest! It's just that I've found that when trying to get favours out of people showing them this picture
and saying: "I'm trying to build one of these..." seems to have the desired effect!
Just wanted to know what's different about it!
James
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bigdaddyadd
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| posted on 2/2/02 at 02:14 PM |
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I would have to agree when I get a bit dispondant about it all thats the one I tend to look at to motivate me again I believe it says they are a
couple of Rons. I imagine over the period Ron has tweaked the styling and methods of construction and this is handed down to his students I wonder if
ant of them will be a Stoneleigh or other. It looks to me that the radius of the dash and scuttle corners is a lot smoother, and possibly lower than
many other builds but that might be my imagination.
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James
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| posted on 2/2/02 at 05:22 PM |
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You may be right about the scuttle corner radius- I can't really tell.
I'm not sure how much lower the whole car is but the bonnet certainly appears relatively low (short) relative to it's length.
There's also something about the nosecone- I've no idea if it's been bought or made but unlike most where the 'hole' is quite square and points
downwards this points upwards more and is far more oval. Distinctly reminds me of some of the old Formula 1 car nose cones.
I wonder what engine it uses? I wonder if it might be a bike engine as it's so low. Guess I'll never manage that effect using a Pinto!
:-(
Oh well, if I ever get to the stage where mine is even on the road I'll be so pleased it won't matter!
James
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Dunc
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| posted on 2/2/02 at 11:03 PM |
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One of my favourite past times is looking at tidy bodies and figuring what it is that makes them look so good, sometimes I use this technique with
cars too, ho-hum! I just bought the 2nd edition of the book during the week and looked at the car yous are describing.
I hate to go against the grain but I disagree with the thinking that it's a lower wider version. I think I might have some ideas as to why the car
looks so good compared to the others. The colour is an excellent choice and enhances the depth and character of the shape of which I believe is just a
standard chassis and body. It's dimensions are enhanced by subtle and effective changes.
Firstly the nose cone is slightly longer than normal nose cones by only a few inches. It curves outward with smooth lines to hide the front suspension
brackets rather than having an ugly flange. The vents leave the bonnet uncluttered and allow it to merge seamlessly with the scuttle making it look
longer and wider.
The headlamps are sitting slightly lower giving it a much more aggressive stance, this combined with the lower and downward sloping front wings make
it look wider.
The windscreen looks neat too, the scuttle looks quite flat but the curve on the lower screen brace deceives us into thinking its more curved than it
is, just look at how the mating rubber seal is stretched and squashed. The screen also has a slight taper, ie narrower at the top than the bottom.
Just look at the pic above it for a comparison. But I do agree it is a gorgeous looking Locost and the best example of a seven I can remember seeing.
( I like the retro wheels too)
Dunc.
PS. If I am right then a car this good is within all our grasps.
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