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We start with sketches that are then surfaced in 3D CAD (called "A surface"). A CNC program is made from that.
For the physical build we have generic carts where we can adjust the tires in wheelbase and width. Then blocks of foam (a special foam) is attached.
Then the blocks of foam are CNC'ed to about 15-20mm below where the final surface is to be. Then they lay clay over it and CNC the clay. Then work it by hand until everyone is happy.
When its approved they scan the clay (like the guy in the dinosaur shirt is doing).
At that point there is back and forth between styling and design (mechanical design). We make sure to capture layout criteria and/or regulations that must be met.
Also, in the earlier stages they do different shapes on one side of the car vs the other. That's kinda cool to see.
For the physical build we have generic carts where we can adjust the tires in wheelbase and width. Then blocks of foam (a special foam) is attached.
Then the blocks of foam are CNC'ed to about 15-20mm below where the final surface is to be. Then they lay clay over it and CNC the clay. Then work it by hand until everyone is happy.
When its approved they scan the clay (like the guy in the dinosaur shirt is doing).
At that point there is back and forth between styling and design (mechanical design). We make sure to capture layout criteria and/or regulations that must be met.
Also, in the earlier stages they do different shapes on one side of the car vs the other. That's kinda cool to see.
Last edited by wydopnthrtl; 08-31-2021 at 01:47 PM.
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We start with sketches that are then surfaced in 3D CAD (called "A surface"). A CNC program is made from that.
For the physical build we have generic carts where we can adjust the tires in wheelbase and width. Then blocks of foam (a special foam) is attached.
Then the blocks of foam are CNC'ed to about 15-20mm below where the final surface is to be. Then they lay clay over it and CNC the clay. Then work it by hand until everyone is happy.
When its approved they scan the clay (like the guy in the dinosaur shirt is doing).
At that point there is back and forth between styling and design (mechanical design). We make sure to capture layout criteria and/or regulations that must be met.
Also, in the earlier stages they do different shapes on one side of the car vs the other. That's kinda cool to see.
For the physical build we have generic carts where we can adjust the tires in wheelbase and width. Then blocks of foam (a special foam) is attached.
Then the blocks of foam are CNC'ed to about 15-20mm below where the final surface is to be. Then they lay clay over it and CNC the clay. Then work it by hand until everyone is happy.
When its approved they scan the clay (like the guy in the dinosaur shirt is doing).
At that point there is back and forth between styling and design (mechanical design). We make sure to capture layout criteria and/or regulations that must be met.
Also, in the earlier stages they do different shapes on one side of the car vs the other. That's kinda cool to see.
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Fun fact... the bulge in the E-Types hood was to clear the inline 6's valve cover.
Last edited by wydopnthrtl; 09-01-2021 at 07:28 AM.
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I know the S -Type was a retro influenced design (from the master himself who designed very differently to the above) but a beautiful modern interpretation from the late Geoff Lawson and his team nevertheless. It's aged quite well compared to some of the other designs from the mid 90's and even beyond. Some of the original Ian Callum designs were lovely as well (XJ, XK) some average, but he did have a lot of flair. The original XF concept was worthy and it still looks okay in the flesh but it's become too anonymous a model.
Jaguar persisting with their coal powered vehicle madness, not releasing the new XJ, the lack of the V8 in all models plus it's parent appearing to throw little money all hasn't helped...
Thierry appears to be there for all the wrong reasons as well.
Anyhow, getting back to design, all still appears to be a leaderless team at Jaguar at the moment; don't hold your breath...
Jaguar persisting with their coal powered vehicle madness, not releasing the new XJ, the lack of the V8 in all models plus it's parent appearing to throw little money all hasn't helped...
Thierry appears to be there for all the wrong reasons as well.
Anyhow, getting back to design, all still appears to be a leaderless team at Jaguar at the moment; don't hold your breath...
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