1960 Alvis TD21

Rhaven Blaack

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Thank you, however, I unintentionally double posted my photos, and I haven't figured a way to edit out the duplicates.
You can click on the "Edit" tab and then edit the post. Just go through the photos and click on the "trashcan" icon to delete the ones that you wish to delete.
 

zathros

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I understand the abstract nature of your modeling. People should see what a real Alvis TD looks like though. That happens to be one of my favorite cars. If you go for the simplistic look, or "cubism", get the proportions right, and you will yield a better understanding of the subject. You could get closer to the real car's look by proportional scaling of the cubic form. Your present model looks more like a Ford Granada, it really does. :)

This is a real Alvis TD:

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Mark Crowel

User of old school drafting tools; no CAD.
I understand the abstract nature of your modeling. People should see what a real Alvis TD looks like though. That happens to be one of my favorite cars. If you go for the simplistic look, or "cubism", get the proportions right, and you will yield a better understanding of the subject. You could get closer to the real car's look by proportional scaling of the cubic form. Your present model looks more like a Ford Granada, it really does. :)

This is a real Alvis TD:

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I understand the abstract nature of your modeling. People should see what a real Alvis TD looks like though. That happens to be one of my favorite cars. If you go for the simplistic look, or "cubism", get the proportions right, and you will yield a better understanding of the subject. You could get closer to the real car's look by proportional scaling of the cubic form. Your present model looks more like a Ford Granada, it really does. :)

This is a real Alvis TD:

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Back to the drawing board.
 

mijob

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nice model. Looking forward to see your rebuild. Are you going to show us your building process?
 

Mark Crowel

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Here are the reference photos I was using. I see that my model needs larger wheel arches and wheels.


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Mark Crowel

User of old school drafting tools; no CAD.
Looking on the internet, I saw some photos of 1960 Alvis TD1s with disc wheels and hub caps, so I used those on the model, simply because I prefer them to wire wheels. I would not want wire wheels on any real car that I would have.
Here is another of the reference photos I used.
My model's grille is too rectangular. The curves of this car are subtle, and I need something better than my characteristic method if this car is to be represented well.
Looks like the greenhouse area on my model might be a little tall.


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Mark Crowel

User of old school drafting tools; no CAD.
My model's luggage area might be a bit too long, and the valleys between the luggage area and the rear quarters are much more subtle on the real care than on my model. This is the area I need to improve the most.Scan_20220331 (3).png
 
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Mark Crowel

User of old school drafting tools; no CAD.
I've spent the last few hours looking at the reference photos and comparing them to my model. In profile, the length of each section in relation to every other section looks correct. The problem is the oversimplification of my design and construction methods, and the resulting abruptness and disproportion of the lateral sections.

After some experimenting with shaping methods, I think I have the problem worked out.

I'm staying with my old school design methods, because that's where I find much of the fun and satisfaction in what I do. It wouldn't be enjoyable for me otherwise.
 

zathros

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You have a unique method that can really capture the essence of the car. You'll get it right. I like your models, and would not want to see your art form change. See with that artists eye of yours. ;)
 

Mark Crowel

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The work on the rework of this model is progressing decently. It will be built according to my typical method. There will be construction photos, but they will be posted along with the photos of the completed model, so that they will make more sense when you see how the components compose the final assembly.
 
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