Hi guys. I've been searching the net for a few days for a certain set of images but I haven't had much luck. I was hoping you guys might be able to help.

I need at least 3 specific views of a 1970 Corvette Stingray, Front, Profile and top. Why? Im a 3d artist and I really want to create a 3d model of this gorgeous car. The last car I did was a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT 350. It was some time ago and I've been itching to do another classic. You can take a look at it if you want at http://www.3dchisel.com/fsmustang.htm

The reason I think you guys could help me best is that the most perfect images I could possibly have, would probably be technical drawings maybe the owner's manual has some. If any of you has put together plastic model of this car, the instuctions probably have some great drawings that would be exactly what I need (and the nearest decent hobby shop is over an hour from here so I thought I'd try here before looking for myself)

The next best thing to drawings would be photos of an actual car. Technical drawings are better as 3d reference because there is no perspective in them. I've collected lots of great pictures from around the web of different angles but no one takes these shots. It would have to be photos that show a perfect profile of the car, probably about level with the headlights, same for front and back, and a top photo would be downright challenging to get. Theres a Kerbeck Corvette banner on this site that flashes through a few images and one shows a perfect profile that would be a good example.

If some of you want to help me out that would really be great. If you've got any ideas, Im always open to those, and if you're interested in the progress of the project, I could post some images now and then here as I go, if you're interested. Let me know.

 

Welcome to the forum. Checked out your site and you do Nice work! I can scan some teck drawings from the assembly manual and email them to you if that would help. I am doing some customizing on my car, and would love to have the talent to do a 3D visual of it before it's complete. My problem is, I can only work in full scale. :lol:

Dave

 

Try this site
http://www.precision-illustration.com/index.html

They have some good images.

 

Hi Dave, those drawings would be awesome to have, the bigger the better as long as your email can handle it. Mine can.

I think you have the advantage working in full scale, I can't get in my creations and blast down the street and a digital classic car doesnt impress the ladies any more than my gas guzzling ford explorer ;)

 

my email address might help... CWatkins@3dchisel.com

thanks for the site Fast80, Im looking through it at the moment (slow loading)

 

You have mail Chris, let me know what else you need. As for the working full scale, it has its drawbacks too. The eraser is much more costly. :lol: As for impressing the ladies, I've got three daughters your age. I am at that point in life where I'd rather not be noticed. :lolg:

Dave

 

Thought you guys might be interested in what I've done with the images Dave helped me out with.. Its still in progress (which is why there are pits where the headlights should be), follow these links:

http://www.3dchisel.com/extras/vette01.jpg
http://www.3dchisel.com/extras/vette02.jpg
http://www.3dchisel.com/extras/vette03.jpg
http://www.3dchisel.com/extras/vette04.jpg
http://www.3dchisel.com/extras/vette05.jpg

 

Those are :cool:

 

Very good job.

 

Awesome work Chris! :cheers: Those are fantastic.

Dave

 

Stay with it. Awesome :thumbs:

 

Chris,

First of all, awsome work!

What software is that? I use Autodesk Inventor for work every day.

some plain jane examples:
http://www.sdotson.com/photos/inventor/differential.jpg http://www.sdotson.com/photos/invent...piralnocut.jpg http://www.sdotson.com/photos/inventor/bigblockcase.jpg

What formats can you export your surface model? If you could export as SAT or STEP I'd really apprecite it if you could send them to me. I was toying around with something similar a few weeks ago. Besides I have to have a body to stick the engine and diff in once I'm done with them.

Thanks,
Sean


[Modified by Monkeywrench, 7:13 AM 2/27/2003]


[Modified by Monkeywrench, 7:14 AM 2/27/2003]

 

Very nice work. :cheers:

 

Sean,

Thanks. I use 3d Max, which is a Discreet product that used to be an Autodesk product. Those pics are awesome. I love that technical stuff and it is really hard to pull off in Max, which is why I am reluctant to try and do an engine.

I don't see an SAT or STEP export type. The closest would be 2 CAD types, DWG and DXF

 

Outstanding work Chris maybe Ill get the cad guys where I work to try it in Pro-E. Keep up the good work. :hurray: :cheers:


[Modified by lil ski, 6:54 PM 2/27/2003]

 

:werenotworthy:

That looks awesome (both of you two!)

:thumbs:

 

2D wouldn't be real useful. No problem. I just thought it would be nice to have. I'm working on a 3D model of a 454 (and a real one at the same time :D) and I wanted a place to stick it (the model, I have a place to stick the real one :D)

 

:cool:

 

Dude, that looks awesome! Can I get a copy of the model? That is so cool looking.