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Jul 30, 2021 11:54:19 GMT
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its only small differences, but for me it starts to look like i wanted, don't know if anyone ever will see that area but anyhow will start with the details now to get radius and surfaces right. when you look from front now you can see most of the time the sideline too. The blown up look is gone too, so after detail corrected i take care about the area under the frontgrill and of corse the left side. Whats your opinion, was it worth to invest about 5 days work till now? will take another 1-2 to shape the profile of arches , and all the details.  sorry about sometimes bad pictures, i normally take pictures only to remember how i did things.... |
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Jul 30, 2021 13:44:48 GMT
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Analysis told me i have to change 2 small areas, one will be the line of the bumper himself, has to runn till the end, the edge under the grill has to be rounded for a nice look, will be done with the next sessions of filling and sanding, same with the profile of the arches  whats the opinion about the spoiler now? Important for me was an integrated look, not like a spoiler fitted afterwards, for me the spoiler has a special shape, not normal but decent enough to be a integral part of the design. The middle area will be build to be changeable, normaly painted in black or a different colour , for me i will look for the cover made in carbon, nearly not visible because of the license plate, but a nice to have item.... would be helpful to get a feeling for if i get a couple of comments... |
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thebaron
Europe
Over the river, heading out of town
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Jul 30, 2021 15:15:32 GMT
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I not sure if my feedback can really add to the party. I think you have more than enough internal critique to get this to an excellent outcome.
So this is just a short comment to say I really like what you are doing and keep it going!!
Grüss
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jpsmit
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Jul 30, 2021 16:59:40 GMT
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Coming back to the lights. You are building a retro inspired car it needs retro lights. I think the integrated light/signal will cheapen it and make it look like just another kit car - which technically it is I suppose butmin reality it is so much more than that. More of a recreation.
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Jul 30, 2021 20:05:36 GMT
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I quess i will work with separate indicator lights, but i don't think working without will not cheapen the look, its more reduced to a clear line.
My car is a custom build, like a coachbuild car , in the moment selling parts for customers to build the car from that parts its a kitcar.
Have no problem with the definition kitcar as long its well designed and quality from parts cold be from OEM
My target was to create a clear 60s inspired car with a little modern updated touch so no vintage car and no replica from something.
Doing a kit from was never a option when started this project, it was the reaction from people asking if i could build a car looking like that for them
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2021 20:06:46 GMT by theomk2
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Jul 30, 2021 20:31:53 GMT
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i know the definition kitcar has a bad reputation to most of us a crappy cheap looking copy made from what is available
But there are cars made from kits like the Mirage 250 i would buy and build asap, only registration is unsure or in a couple of countries impossible anymore.
But driving a Ferrari 250swb recreation with modern handling, brakes and engine. from BMW M3 would be a dream for me. if that have been possible my CB5 project would not exist....
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Last Edit: Jul 30, 2021 20:32:27 GMT by theomk2
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Jul 30, 2021 23:44:28 GMT
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couple of pictures how the front looks now. made them tonight with bad light, but contour is better visible    |
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Absolutely beautiful. I think you have an excellent eye and this keeps getting better and better. Bravo.
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thanks for the flowers, i made a couple of pictures very early morning, so shape was better visible in that kind of light. Because of no paint, when turning on my lights you see nothing on the pictures anymore. Shows how compact the design is and the flowing lines     coming now to a point i never mentioned when starting the project i was not shure about the line of the front, so i made 2 versions. When looking careful you will see the right side is flat the hight of the wing less round profiled and the height between grill and lights lower, more like a E type. The left sight is more profiled and rounder, wing is higher, about 10mm when looking at the shadow , knowing now you can maybe see the differences. After copy and paste for the wheelarch and the spoiler i have to decide which version will stay Even after 6 months iam not shure about, any comments?  |
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after setting the height and shape of the wings and area at the mouth i will be able to shape the line on the hood for the edge for highlighting the wings, now its only rough and not a straight curved line. Strange nobody told there is something not symmetrical ....  |
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2021 8:47:39 GMT by theomk2
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Jul 31, 2021 17:22:53 GMT
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i still think i will use the higher wing shape but the lower shape around the grill.
so again a little more work for a better look, but should be worth painted in the sunlight with nice reflections.
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2021 17:23:42 GMT by theomk2
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Jul 31, 2021 19:40:16 GMT
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Nice. You did the right thing by taking that material away from the "cheeks".
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working on the side of the front spoiler to get a nice shape, lines are now logical, strange when you got it right it looks simple and like the only way it could be done.  already working in that area i improved the shutlines and gaps to the doors  bottom line is good now, only the radius under the grill needs to be iproved, to straight for my eyes  next pictures will show the car on the wheels again, hope you agree with me it is worth the effort. next will be change of radius in front, working on the middle panel and of course the left side I had to realize i cant use E Type indicators, they are only SAE proved, no DOT, so no way to get a E-Mark certification for, exept i let them prove the items for a couple of 1000 euros, so a more restomod item is on the way. My eyes told me they could fit, not easy with my round curved shape, keep fingers crossed i can use them |
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Last Edit: Aug 3, 2021 21:42:48 GMT by theomk2
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Its funny, most of my friends are not car related, when they see the car after 4 weeks they ask if i changed anything last weeks. Telling i changed side profile of the front wings, size and look of wheel arches, lowered arches for better stance , deleted round indicators for new ones, added front lip and changed ít 6 times , they look with a strange smile at me.
I know iam crazy about details, in my mind details matter, still hope there will be a couple of people realize the effort to design that beauty.
At least iam happy with, but it looks more and more there is still a lot to do before i will allow to mould the form. Only design is finished soon, rest will be finish work.....
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75swb
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The crazy attention to detail shows through. Amazing build. My lack of attention to detail me and I didn't notice the lopsided front! I must have been diatracted
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 This is so good already, but I always liked the lower lights on these, which i guess are a nod to these  |
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don't post so nice looking cars here, my car is going to loose against!
Only a joke, but i guess too Aston designer was looking at their old racing cars time by time.
They have history, i don't have, benefit i can do what i like.
By the way my side air vent looking Aston like is original from them.
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i posted them as you could have an indicator and for lamp mounted in a similar position under a cover?
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alx
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Couple of FTO examples for lamps.  This one is mine, uses Porsche 997 indicator/light pods  |
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alx
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And the TVR Griffith is a personal favourite of mine  |
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