chazcron's 3D model work in progress
#1141
Le Mans Master
I've been studying the 'Ring shots again, trying to discern what is going on in the center of the grille. The front sensors, since they are there at all, will probably be in that exact spot or testing them would make no sense. Neither would having them float there. What are your thoughts on this interpretation, with the inner part echoing the shapes that appear elsewhere on the car? Here it is with and without a scale-guessed license plate.
Great work, keep it up!
#1142
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Unmodified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
top: brake lights on. Bot: brake lights off.
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#1143
Melting Slicks
This looks like a great start. I assume the white back up lights will be there, similarly located like the C7. Here is where there is some guess work. I think it is true we’ve only seen the C8’s rear lights when they are lit up, at night even. So the question I have is when unlit and without braking will they appear similar to a regular C7 or like a C7 Z06 below. I’m sure you will use great judgment.
top: brake lights on. Bot: brake lights off.
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#1145
Le Mans Master
Agreed that the wing is far from my favorite. But Chazcron is presenting to us what GM has presented to us. Maybe it will a) be an option, or b) like the first year C7, that there is another OEM spoiler option.
If not, the excellent ACS Composite will create a gorgeous aftermarket alternative.
If not, the excellent ACS Composite will create a gorgeous aftermarket alternative.
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#1146
^^
There are several "similar" features on this and the C8 design as we know them so far.
The accent over side Q window and even the overall upswept shape with top chamfer , the under door hollow and rear end side vents are "similar"
If I were the designer I would be sure NOT to have such blatant design similarities between cars...family resemblance yes...copy no.
Even tho this is a patent image, it may not arrive as we see it in production. "Maybe" things changed after the c8 design was completed and they will modify the features on the Caddie.
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#1147
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But after thinking about it(sorry I haven't followed a lot of the discussion) I am starting to think there may be a C8 that looks like FVS or Chazcrons images and then hopefully a supercar for the 1%'ers.
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#1148
^^^ how far from supercar status ? ...
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#1149
Here is my progress on the tail lights. Much improved. The inner brake and backup lights are still an image map, though. I made an approximate guess on Black Rose Metallic. The full res image is here:
https://imgur.com/oEiaNBu
The angles and lighting are slightly different, but focus on the tail light improvements.
https://imgur.com/oEiaNBu
The angles and lighting are slightly different, but focus on the tail light improvements.
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#1150
This "less busy" look in the rear lenses.. is awesome in my view...
#1152
Burning Brakes
Thank you Chaz for the great work. I agree that the taillights have definitely improved. You have truly made the rear view rendering immensely more appealing than those of the past. Thank you also for the BRM render, and I agree that it isn’t quite what was on the ‘17 C7’s. Looks more like LBR but, I’ve gotta say ~ I’m loving it. Thanks again
#1153
Melting Slicks
Something to consider...even though the C7 tail lights are one unit they are clearly separated by a piece of carbon flash painted plastic to give the dual rear light look. Might want to see what that looks like on your rendering chaz.
#1154
I took most of the day off. I only tweaked the contours here and there, but I ended the day with a render nonetheless.
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#1155
Safety Car
That is one sweet looking ride. Thank you Chazcron!
#1156
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Eegads.
This thing is the Lindsay Lohan of sports cars. It's a hot freaking mess. Stubby, ungainly, and chaotic.
And seriously. What is that giant mouth supposed to do? Scoop up plastic garbage in the Pacific Ocean?
#1157
Melting Slicks
Also I gave IronV the benefit of the doubt for far too long, now looking back through this thread and others where he propped up his troll hut with him ignored makes those threads a bit more enjoyable.
These renders look great, I personally think this is about as close to the real car as possible and honestly I'll buy it and love it because it has a distinctly Corvette look, with a bit of exotic thrown in for good measure. It is also not super flashy like a Lambo or McLaren which is actually quite nicely understated.
As a response to IronV's question about the front end (and my last directed to him), the front end of the Corvette has always had a centralized grille opening. Even though this car may not technically need it "open" the appearance is quite useful in creating a recognizable face on a drastically different platform.
I'm still sold on Sebring Orange though.
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#1158
Melting Slicks
Looks damn good, its amazing what you can do with this renderer.
Also I gave IronV the benefit of the doubt for far too long, now looking back through this thread and others where he propped up his troll hut with him ignored makes those threads a bit more enjoyable.
These renders look great, I personally think this is about as close to the real car as possible and honestly I'll buy it and love it because it has a distinctly Corvette look, with a bit of exotic thrown in for good measure. It is also not super flashy like a Lambo or McLaren which is actually quite nicely understated.
As a response to IronV's question about the front end (and my last directed to him), the front end of the Corvette has always had a centralized grille opening. Even though this car may not technically need it "open" the appearance is quite useful in creating a recognizable face on a drastically different platform.
I'm still sold on Sebring Orange though.
Also I gave IronV the benefit of the doubt for far too long, now looking back through this thread and others where he propped up his troll hut with him ignored makes those threads a bit more enjoyable.
These renders look great, I personally think this is about as close to the real car as possible and honestly I'll buy it and love it because it has a distinctly Corvette look, with a bit of exotic thrown in for good measure. It is also not super flashy like a Lambo or McLaren which is actually quite nicely understated.
As a response to IronV's question about the front end (and my last directed to him), the front end of the Corvette has always had a centralized grille opening. Even though this car may not technically need it "open" the appearance is quite useful in creating a recognizable face on a drastically different platform.
I'm still sold on Sebring Orange though.
#1160
Thanks for the suggestion, Darien. I may take it on.
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