Dave_3d

Thanks guys, Now with Sparcos, sun strip, little bib spoiler and racing colours (actually turned out a bit like Bumblebee from Transformers).

Took her down to the garage .... Dave

I'll look at the GP5 BBS Alloys if I have time. I was working hard on the lighting, esxposure and textures. Here are some previews from a BIG render and a smaller version of the big render. Dave

Lots more tweaking and adjusting of the bodyshell. Testing with some spots, Lotus badges, more refined stripes and a choice of alloys. Dave

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I don't know how many hours I have spent on this so far. Had many quiet afternoons around Christmas, then most evenings since Christmas Eve. Quite a lot. Not sure what colour "Goodwood Green" is ? Does anybody have a colour chart for the MK1 Cortinas ? Here is a new render, hot of the presses, with lots of wee changes and the start of the striping. I have one in white with Lotus green and steel wheels (early test render shown below, stripe not so good, bit fuzzy), but quite liked this Silver/dark white stripe colour scheme and wheels Dave

Had some spare time over Christmas so started this on Christmas eve ... Modelled in 3D using 3D Studo Max. Here is a little virtual rebuild photo story Still lots of work to do. Dave Started to create the body : Added the roof and boot : Added the grill and some more details : Little testing of colour and modelled some under bonnet details : Tested with Lotus Steel wheels : Lots more adjusting of the bodywork : Little test with Silver paint and Minilites ..

Took her down to the sea front to watch a cold sunset Dave

Was out for a blast in the storm drains in Los Angeles ... Dave

Metallic Cherry Red and White paint scheme .... Click for full-size wallpaper image.

Thanks guys. Interesting Colour scheme. You're in luck. I was working on a Le Mans colour. So could quickly mock this up. Best get one built before someone else paints it like this ... Dave

Haven't taken the MK1 out for a long time. But have now updated her to the latest software Created some new wallpapers : http://www.dmmultimedia.com/escort_04.htm Dave click to see full size (1200 x 750)

It was created using Studio 3ds Max. Here with chrome Dave

Here is a little update - I was trying some new things out, and used the Anglia ... here with matte black and icy cool Ivory White ... Dave

That's primarily down to the fact that was exactly what I set out to do. A retro interpretation rather than a modern design with a Capri badge. A clean sheet interpretation would create an all new design with a few little capri signatures, but otherwise follow modern design language - more pronounced creases/Sweeps which were not possible previously, cab forward, high sides, bonnet & boot, complex jewelry (light units etc.), crash/safety regulations, hatch, FWD etc. They are two distinct cars: Either a retro take (Think Mini, Mustang, S-Type) or an all new design (Think Jaguar XF). I just don't have enough hours in the day to try and create an all new design. It is "quite tricky". Dave

Here's a little view that wasn't on my website. It was the start if an X-Pack version with flared arches. Dave

New pic of my design for you ... Dave

Not at the moment ... a MK IV, yes : http://www.dmmultimedia.com/capri2006_01.htm but this guy was working on a MK III : http://www.cg-cars.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2396 Dave

I've been busy behind the scenes working on the Retro Ford "Project Anglebusa" - you can read more in this month's Retro Ford Magazine. I've updated my webiste and uploaded a couple of large wallpapers ... http://www.dmmultimedia.com/anglia_02.htm Dave

Thought you guys might like to see this .... Dave

I create a virtual model in 3D in a complex software package - then setup textures, lighting etc and render a final image. Have a look here : LINK: Behind the scenes. Dave

Little break from working on the Anglia ... but took her out for a spin yesterday. Need to finish it off. Dave

Thanks guys, I have worked some more on the nose and creases, windows, badges etc. Dave

I have done other models http://www.dmmultimedia.com Yes, here are some pics showing me starting on the front wing and some wire frames to show how I built it up. With careful positioning of the edges and a smooth modifier it gets to the smoothed clay versions you see. I also have a full 3D model in DWF format (requires a free viewer) that you could download and rotate ... if anyone is interested ? Here is the start, just starting to create the front wing/bonnet area. I grab an edge (or set of edges) and extruded them into another set of polys, and move the points around again, uisng the blueprints I set up as a guide. Slowly building up the shape, polygon by polygon : Little later on : early version before cutting out the doors/bonnet/boot : and as a clay render. Exactly the same idea when you put a real car in primer to check the smoothness of panels etc. Dave

Thanks guys, I am working away. Added front indicators, adjusted more body panels, added deep dish rims ... and a 60s colour. Trying to keep it mostly period - amazingly difficult to get into a 60s mindset without wanting to use garish colours, monster rims, huge exhausts, carbon fibre etc. First off want to make a real sleeper with period mods - so that those who are in the know, will instantly smile and understand. Posted this in another forum and the kids just don't get it - "old, boring car". What period mirrors were used ? I take it that mirrors were not standard ? Apart from the bullet mirrors, what other styles are period ? And any other suggestions for period accessories and mods ? Dave

Just been working on this 3D model recently. Early days yet. Getting some good help from 105E owners with ref photos Thought you might like to see the progress. Will add trailer arches, etc. later. Dave