F14T- a cardboard model

[kosioBG]

Hi there, time for the next report!

Floor
After completing the cahssis, I started manufacturing the floor.
It consists of three cardboard main pieces, each with a slightly different shape to shape the diffuser and the splitter.

Here they have become one:

Next, I added the details on top of the splitter (the vertical thing at the front to be added a bit later)

Next, the underside. Not many pics of that area, but still i got a shot of the wooden plank to use as reference. More info was to be found on the diff.

The barge boards and the vertical thing followed. The santander logo was also glued in place and varnished.

Even though some details are missing, I glued the chassis to the floor and added the vertical things at the end of the sidepods.


That's it for now. Next stop-gearbox. Luckily, there are some nice shots of it on the forum to help

Cheeres and don't forget to check for updates
PP enjoy Melbourne tomorrow

[Alonso Fan]

Looking good

just one question, how are you looking to shape the engine cover and exhaust outlet/cooling outlets ?

[kosioBG]

not completely sure yet, but it will be something similar to my previous car. I'm planning to use 3 cardboard pieces and their overlapping shall be covered by logos. after completing the gearbox, i'll be at it

[idfx]

Nice.
You know the software: Pepakura Designer ?

[kosioBG]

wow haven't seen it, will definitely look into it!

[idfx]

is a software papercraft.
Imagem Example


project ferrari: http://visualspicer.com/personal-work/f ... aft-racer/




Site: http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/

[idfx]

is a software papercraft. you can create a model in 3d, export and edit to your papercraft.

[kosioBG]

Hi guys, time for my next report.

Gearbox, Exhaust and Bodywork

After I complete the floor of a car, I construct the gearbox. Here you can see the main piece:

Here it's folded and the mounting holes for the suspension are added:

Here is the completed gearbox, with the carbon texture, the top wishbone rear mounting part and the spike.

Mounted to the floor. Sadly, not in focus.

Here you can see the underside. The place where the rear jack lifts the car is also there. Overall, that area turned out pretty good.

Adding the exhaust was quite straightforward, not much to say about it. You can also see the connection detail from the floor to the gourney flap over the diffuser.

Now the bodywork was a torture to get done. I started with the central element, which took me 3 times to get right.


The side panels are the weakest point of the car. Their shape took about 8 attempts. In the end, its shape wasn't bad. The only problem is the large and visible gap between it and the sidepods. Anyway:

I hoped though that adding the decals and the carbon fibre texture would cover things a bit. That was true, only the gap remained exposed. The reason I'm not that worried though is that Paul had that same problem with his RB7. Also note the vertical fin on top.

And the (almost) finished bodywork. Only a layer of varnish is missing.

Despite the other problems, the undercut is nice.

And the whole car after almost a month of construction:


Next step: Suspension!

Cheers guys

[Alonso Fan]

Looks cool!

pity about the gap though.

[el-Magico]

Well done, looks great.. Indeed a pity about the gaps.. Isn't it possible to fill it up someway?
Good luck!

[Alonso Fan]

You could glue a thin strip along the gap, may be tricky though.

then go over it with another layer of varnish, the joint shouldn't be visible then. Although you would have to re stick the ups logo

[kosioBG]

Just a quick update- thanks for your advice guys, I decided to try and fill the gap with my logo. So I removed the small one from the end of the sidepods and added a big one to cover the gap. Also note a small piece covering the hole that existed behind the airbox.

[Alonso Fan]

Looks much better

[el-Magico]

Nice! Well done, looks much better!
Keep it up, looking forward to the rest.

[kosioBG]

thanks!