Blindblom F1 Khamsin virtual racecar challenge

[RicME85]

http://screencast.com/t/vnSKPMEuU is worth a look

[Markus]

Got the basic shape there, over time you need to refine it by adding round edges to surfaces and creating proper aerofoils.
Your sidepods look very short but this could be rectified during the 'rounding out' process.
Send me a pm some time with you want some help learning the software, i highly recommend watching some youtube videos too.

Good luck!

You mean I should extend the sidepods more back towards where I have the exhausts now?
If I do that then I will also be able to make a more rounded curve down which is good.

[RicME85]

That is exactly what I mean, there doesnt seem to be enough space in the sidepod for the rads and other components.

[Markus]

That is exactly what I mean, there doesnt seem to be enough space in the sidepod for the rads and other components.

Ok, just wanted to check that I understood what you meant. Thanks

[Markus]

Can someone tell me if I got the basic idea of a diffuser right or am I completely off.

[astracrazy]

no you haven't

the diffuser which connects the floor is smaller than the exit
the edges of the diffuser curve out. The top/roof of the diffuser is curved as well. The stakes are also curved outwards


gd diagram of the edges curving


strakes

[Markus]

A huge update from the previous car with new sidepods, rear wing, engine cover.

[jordangp]

http://screencast.com/t/vnSKPMEuU is worth a look

You're welcome

[RicME85]

oh your alive!
any chance of getting the rest of what I paid for?

[jordangp]

oh your alive!
any chance of getting the rest of what I paid for?

Ah ---. I havn't got any of those files anymore. But I mean it was literally just a floor for a double diffuser, it wouldn't be of that much use anyway.

Sorry Rich

[Markus]

So this is how the car has evolved since the last pictures which was a very long time ago.

[variante]

Now we're talking! good car!
I especially like your sidepods: waaaay better than the other versions.

Just a couple of criticisms:
first - your wings look a bit too flat.
second - why those microscopic wings on the front?

[Markus]

Now we're talking! good car!
I especially like your sidepods: waaaay better than the other versions.

Just a couple of criticisms:
first - your wings look a bit too flat.
second - why those microscopic wings on the front?

Thanks Variante.
When you say the wings look flat do you mean that they need more AoA?
Those small wings were part of a bigger package on the front wing but I removed them because I wasn't happy with their shape.

[RicME85]

By flat he means they look like they are a paper thin surface and not an airfoil.

Car is definitely improving though

[Markus]

By flat he means they look like they are a paper thin surface and not an airfoil.

Car is definitely improving though

Thanks for clearing that up.