ps love the colour
Hi guys, I've just been playing with some rendering on my Tiki project...some of it isn't done yet, body work, seats etc....but some is done
and not shown like the rear suspension....So there is lot missing but I trying to gauge response so far.....
Be gentle.....LOL
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Very nice. What engine are you planning?
ps love the colour
The engine is a Honda I-VTEC...it's already in and mounted..in fact it's actually a rolling chassis....just needs a lot of completing....
Nice 
quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Nice
No copyright then
The engine's made of concrete and you've forgotten to bolt on the rear suspension.
Apart from that it's nice.
what package are you using?
[Edited on 19/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
Yeah it does look concrete..LOL..Supposed to be cast alumin(i)um........rear suspension I may add later..hard to be motivated after you've made
it...
ETA...Solidworks
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
The engine's made of concrete and you've forgotten to bolt on the rear suspension.
Apart from that it's nice.
what package are you using?
[Edited on 19/12/07 by Mr Whippy]
Nice
I like the three seats...
RD
quote:
Originally posted by rallyingden
I like the three seats
Thats one cool concept.
I like the whole idea.
Keep us up to date with your progress.
If you feel the urge to give me a full set of drawings for christmas, I wouldn't mind.
Ronnie
Not sure there is enough triangulation - is the chassis stiff enough? Would that also include the rear suspension area, as there is no triangulation
there at all...
Otherwise, nice model - I love the way solidworks looks. Very nice.
As you see it you are quite right.....the real thing does have more triangulation and still has more to come.....valid observation all the same..
Cheers,
Alan
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
Not sure there is enough triangulation - is the chassis stiff enough? Would that also include the rear suspension area, as there is no triangulation there at all...
Otherwise, nice model - I love the way solidworks looks. Very nice.
WOW a flying car 
looking nice
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Originally posted by DaveFJ
WOW a flying car
looking nice
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
It seems most solidworks rendered cars can fly...it's getting them on the ground that's hard..
Thanks...
Looks good Alan
As for comments, to my mind the headlights look very "traditional" against the rest of it. Maybe you can jazz them up somehow, use more
modern smaller ones maybe?
Also the nose cone just seems to sit on top of the wider frame, but I am not sure what to suggest to get it to blend into the shape of the framework
better
Cheers
Fred W B
Thanks for the feedback.
Neil....bigger wheels just pushes the ground further away...
Fred....Yes the lights are very traditional...my thing was that if I can make it look OK (IMO) with those then any headlight improvements can only
make it better...I do have twin smaller lights as possible improvement in mind....yes, basically the nose cone does just sit on with the idea being
for it to visually narrow the (neccesarily wide for 3 people) frame rather than blend...I bit like skimpy clothing is meant to do....I assume...
Again good feedback which I appreciate, thanks. Please don't think I'm arguing back after asking for feedback....just explaining my design
decisions (good or bad)
Cheers, Alan
Nice design, as the name suggests, a fatter Atom! Nice weight distribution, but what if only one passenger? Opposite side to the engine? where's
the fuel tank? I'd fit twin side radiators!
Don't like the wheels and would look better with some sort of one piece carbon floor pan and sides.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing.
Good job.
Good positive feedback....many of your suggestions are of the "this what i'd do" category..all valid and could easily be done by
whoever builds it I guess
One passenger...hmmm never though of that....still no different to a two seater in that the left/right balance is bound to alter...
Fuel tank is behind the driver.
Twin rads...thought of that but went for simplicity (and cheapness)...see if it works Ok...
Wheels....fit what you like I guess....
Floor...yep that would work...not sure what I'm doing yet
Cheers, Alan
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Originally posted by smart1275gt
Nice design, as the name suggests, a fatter Atom! Nice weight distribution, but what if only one passenger? Opposite side to the engine? where's the fuel tank? I'd fit twin side radiators!
Don't like the wheels and would look better with some sort of one piece carbon floor pan and sides.
Looking forward to seeing the real thing.
Good job.
But did you ever finish the Meerkat?
There was a nice car in that project!
quote:
Originally posted by smart1275gt
...as the name suggests, a fatter Atom!
quote:
Originally posted by cymtriks
But did you ever finish the Meerkat?
There was a nice car in that project!
SDR V-storm?
www.sdrsportscars.co.uk
Similar "AAIS" (Ariel Atom Inspired Sportscar) and with 3 seats too. Bike engine though.
Both look great in my opinion!
Adam
I'd be more inclined to do this.
Rescued attachment fatom 2.JPG
...Or with a cover. Sorry about the crap MS paint quickness!!
Rescued attachment fatom 3.JPG
Yes I have seen it...in the flesh actually...both of us doing a similar thing without knowledge of the other...I quite like it (obviously..LOL)
quote:
Originally posted by adampage
SDR V-storm?
www.sdrsportscars.co.uk
Similar "AAIS" (Ariel Atom Inspired Sportscar) and with 3 seats too. Bike engine though.
Both look great in my opinion!
Adam