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So does the body go in the roof box?? :jester:

Err.... Did I say 'No plans to do a carbodies version'....... I've been working on the interior. Once I get that right (it isn't yet!), I'll need a good way to show it so a convertible seemed a good idea.

Splendid!! Perfect for my use. Thanks a bunch!

Thanks for that, Mike. It'll do if all else fails, but what I really need is a close up of the material, avoiding the stitching etc. and as straight on as possible. Don't worry about the seat itself, I only need to get the Chatsworth pattern. Your help is appreciated. :thumbup:

Hey guys, After a bit of a break, I have started doing a bit more on my Mk5 model. Everything so far has been done by eye using reference pictures. I have owned loads of Mk5's and memory and Google images has got me this far, but I'm struggling to find a few things - I NEED YOUR HELP!! Can't find any good reference images for the GL seats so if somebody with a GL would oblige, I would very much appreciate. Door cards would help too. Also, I would like a good image of Chatsworth Ghia seat material - I need a fairly square on image with enough for me to create a big piece with the correct pattern repeat. Any help would be fab. Thx Latest render below:

Day #12 - Ok, so I've done almost nothing since I went back to work: Still in shock, I guess. Anyhow, need some help..... 2x Questions, 1x Request for info: Q1 - I shortened the distance the front indicator unit wraps-around into the wing. Is the wrap-around length Ok now? and did I get the angle of the back edge of the indicator unit correct or is it all kinds of wrong? - Something is bugging me, but I can't decide what it is. Q2 - I have been playing about with metalic paint (I think all my previous pics have been solid colours so far). Does this look to be a far representation of Caspian Blue or is it too light/dark? Req1 - The way I have my door/A-post set-up, the front edge of the door skin hits the A-post. I totally guessed the pivot point for the door. If anyone could do me a few pictures of A Mk5 door open from a few angles (camera angles NOT door angles!) (especially where the front edge of the skin meets the wing or a wing-off pic) would be appreciated - Thx.

Spot on, Pete! It's a real shame, but unfortunately I'm sure you're right that some of the people on forums like this and on the Facebook groups etc. are only there to find out where the cars are that they want to nick. I have always been careful when posting pictures near home; I even obscured road names and sign posts to try to throw them off the scent. Was never worried about people photographing at shows. I also had 'Cortinashire' as my location. You cant be too careful! Damn shame as majority of folks are decent and honest and I've met some great people and had some really good times with fellow enthusiasts who I only met through forums like this. I guess meeting up at events like a national rally or Cortina day is a good way to find out who is genuine.... Be careful out there, guys!!

Not done any work to improve the model in the last two days, but I did make a 360 degree video moving the camera around the model..... It's made from 2000 seperate 1920x1080 shots of the model from different angles. Each pic takes my computer about 36 seconds to ray trace (calculate all the light bounces etc.), so took 20hrs in total and my PC is pretty hot :shocking::shocking:.

Well, I've been busy getting drunk rather than updating the Mk5 model as it's new year, but I have done a little bit..... Day #9 - Added upper bulkhead, inner wings, drip rails, slam panel & front legs, extending under the floor pans into the main chassis rails. All are very basic for now and require additional detailing and shaping.

Oof! That's nice. Well, needs a bit of a dust down 👌👌👌

I did know that 😂😂 no need to explain.

Here's the working view referred to, above. It has mk4 tail lamps, but long bumper ends. The indicators (front) look Mk4 style so I guessed my position for those on my Mk5 model. Maybe my roof height is totally wrong too. :headscratch: Anyway, as long as it's good enough to fool most, it'll be good enough for me. I'm sure us Cortinaholics could find fault in any 3D model of our fave motor.

Yeah, you're probably right! It was the front face not lined up with the wing - made worse when I re shaped the wing and left the indicator alone - that I corrected. The length of the wrap-around has already been shortened once, but may need another look. Most of the work is done by eye, but I also have 'blueprints' that I can superimpose over front/side/top-down view. Side image looks to be Mk4 to me, although the bumper end caps wrap all the way round (export model??). Anyhow, it means I have a bit of guesswork on certain bits. By the way (all), constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged - form an orderly queue!!

Cheers, Jim! No plans for a carbodies version at present, but a 2dr is definitely on the cards, which might well be based on a car very familiar to you....

Day #8 - Finally sorted my problems with the opening doors - doors now open/close and window frames stay in correct place so I can pose the doors anywhere when I take an image of the model. Reshaped front indicator - been bugging me, much happier now. Added driving lamps - happy with those. Added door mirrors - look a bit silly for now, will need improving, but it's a start. Added stainless trim to tops of doors and roof gutter trim - all need fettling. I've also done loads of work at the back: added back panel and started to try and tie valence/quarters/boot/backpanel together. Lots more work need before the back looks as nice as the front. Back end looks like it's been bangered..... for now. Work in progress. Early days. Oh, and happy new year everyone!!

I thought exactly the same about the Vectra a couple of days ago. Quite liked the styling of the early ones - I had a 'P' plate estate. You're right - they are disappearing, fast!

Mine's far from perfect, but that doesn't look quite right to me..... :headscratch::headscratch:

Probably could with a few modifications to the model. Most of my panels don't have any thickness to them (Quite authentic - lol) a 3D printer would need to know how thick all the bits are. My model is smoke and mirrors more than anything, the front of each panel is in exactly the same place as the back of the panel, but the illusion works because you don't look at both at the same time! If you print it, that becomes an issue. Also, if you look below, there's some pressed-in detail in the boot floor, but that detail is not actually there in the triangles of the 3D model, it is added to the model by effectively sticking a 3D looking image onto a flat surface - the 3D looking image is recalculated on each angle so it looks correct from (almost) all angles - the lumps and bumps in the boot floor cast shadows etc. Like this.... The strengthening ribs in the boot floor aren't actually there and the chassis bungs in the cross-member are fake, too. I've also been working on making the doors poseable.... It's caused me a bit of grief though. When the door is open several other pieces fall off the car...... saying nothing..... I'll get it right in the end.

Fantastic!! - Thanks for those ;-) Very useful

Day #5 - Reshaped A-post - more work needed, but happy with progress. Improved wheels - added the centre hole and angled the spokes instead of flat, changed the shape of wheel rim. Added floorpan and bulkhead. Added boot floor and spare wheel well. Both are pretty flat at the moment, but the detail pressings will be added later. Added inner/outer wheelhouse.

Day #4 - Reshaped quarter panel and added vents in C post - more work needed. Reshaped both door skins (gave a lift at A post and C post end.) Added vertical part of front and rear door frames and added glazing to both. Added rear bumper end-cap - no bumper yet! ;-/ Much happier with model, but I have a massive job ahead - sorting A-post Vs. front door skin Vs. wing Vs. scuttle - that's gonna be tricky!! A sneak preview into the workings of the build..... More to come over Xmas as and when kids and Mrs S allow.....

Cheers Frankie! :winner:

Not much progress, but added basic B & C post forms that will be fettled over the coming days to look better - I have to start out with basic shapes and I add detail as I go. Also added very basic door trim and changed the colour (as always), this time in a CDU945Y Frankie style: I need to find good images of Crusader Decals for this project. I looked on line, but can't find any. If anybody knows where I can get good images of Crusader stripes, I'd appreciate a link ;-)

It's the Christmas holidays again, so I once again find myself modelling a cortina on the computer. This time it's a Mk5. Almost gave up after the first day - looked well wrong from every angle - but I decided to stick with it and it's got better. Still loads of work to do, but I can see potential. I hope it turns out as good as last years' Mk3..... Have a great Christmas, guys!!! Early days! - Day#2. Mk3 - Day #17.

How about 'Orange Jon', but your gonna have to repaint it........... Probably not I'm guessing, Nog