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Alan B - 16/10/02 at 01:07 PM

Well it seems to be

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/

Thanks to all who have viewed so far.

Spyderman - 21/10/02 at 12:53 PM

And mine is, after NTL very kindly deleted it for me!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/terry.hill/

Terry

Alan B - 21/10/02 at 07:22 PM

Hey, good stuff Terry!

Looking forward to your contributions

Spyderman - 22/10/02 at 12:32 PM

Hey Alan!

Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!

You're almost as bad as me!

Terry

Alan B - 22/10/02 at 12:47 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Bull
Hey Alan!

Get back in that workshop building and spend less time on the internet!

You're almost as bad as me!

Terry


hmmm...just thought..by answering this it kind of makes your point

ChrisS - 22/10/02 at 03:05 PM

Alan

Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.

Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.

Thanks.

Alan B - 22/10/02 at 11:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ChrisS
Alan

Id love to know what software you used to do your CAD drawings with.

Im in the very early stages of desiging a mid engined kit and have been sketching until now ads i havent found much use in any CAD packages.

Thanks.


Hi Chris, my car is solid modelled in Mechanical desktop 4.0, which at the end of the process produces regular autocad dwg drawings.

What's your project like?

[Edited on 10/22/02 by Alan B]

Alan B - 25/10/02 at 01:04 AM

Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm

Cheers

[Edited on 10/25/02 by Alan B]

interestedparty - 25/10/02 at 02:08 AM

Looking good as is IMO, but will you be breaking up the otherwise large flat area below the rear lights with dummy bumper etc?

John

David Jenkins - 25/10/02 at 07:45 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Just minor progress. Particularly looking for opinions on the rear.


Very nice...
...but you've put the steering wheel on the wrong side!!



david

stevedenbigh - 25/10/02 at 11:31 AM

I'll nominate it for 2003

www.rearoftheyearcompetition.com

[Edited on 25/10/02 by stevedenbigh]

Spyderman - 25/10/02 at 11:37 AM

I think the radius is just right. Any more and it will loose it's shape, and look like a jelly mould!

Agree with John, needs something below lights/number plate area.

What about ducting in the middle 3/4 like on the rear of most new high performance cars?
An example can be found on the rear view of the car in this website;
http://www.coram-automotive.com/
Check specification for image.

Should also help with ground effect and downforce at rear!

Alan B - 25/10/02 at 01:44 PM

Thanks Guys.
Great feedback......

Yes, I have plans for the rear..the number plate recess(now done), plus a centre lower duct/opening for the exhaust(s) and lower side vents...

I'll put a sketch up on the site.....
Cheers all, and keep up the comments

Alan B - 25/10/02 at 02:56 PM

Ok guys, sketch added...very rough, but you'll get the idea

http://www.desicodesign.com/meerkat/Bodywork.htm

Cheers

Spyderman - 25/10/02 at 06:14 PM

maybe a bit wider than I have shown.[img]a15638-102402_right_rear.jpg[/img]

Spyderman - 25/10/02 at 06:16 PM

[img]a15639-102502_rear_sketch.jpg[/img]

Alan B - 25/10/02 at 09:52 PM

yep. agreed, looks good...very aggressive...

May have some frame and hinging issues, but definitely worth a look....

Cheers..

Spyderman - 28/10/02 at 12:26 AM

I see what you mean!
I just checked your chassis pics.

It is difficult to judge where the body ends and chassis starts from pictures.

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!


Terry

Alan B - 28/10/02 at 12:54 AM

Terry,

Sometimes the best ideas come from not knowing all the constraints. I hadn't considered a diffuser until then because I knew of the space limitations....but I am now, because I think it can be done
You made me consider it....

So no excuses needed...

(edited for illiteracy reasons, AB)

[Edited on 10/28/02 by Alan B]