Danish 294 Posted December 29, 2015 Mine's far from perfect, but that doesn't look quite right to me..... :headscratch::headscratch: There's something seriously wrong with the profile around the wheel arches - much much too thick and a strange curve thing going on :headscratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) 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!! Edited December 31, 2015 by rik-sharps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenewt2067 33 Posted December 31, 2015 Utterly brilliant and way better than that awful "ford" 3d thing!! :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted December 31, 2015 Utterly brilliant and way better than that awful "ford" 3d thing!! :thumbup: 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.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 226 Posted December 31, 2015 Reshaped front indicator - been bugging me, much happier now. Looks too deep into the wing to me ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted December 31, 2015 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!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted December 31, 2015 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted December 31, 2015 There's something seriously wrong with the profile around the wheel arches - much much too thick and a strange curve thing going on :headscratch: Just to be clear - this was a comment about the on-line one. :thumbup: Utterly brilliant and way better than that awful "ford" 3d thing!! :thumbup: Definitely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted December 31, 2015 Just to be clear - this was a comment about the on-line one. :thumbup: Definitely! I did know that 😂😂 no need to explain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted January 3, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted January 4, 2016 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:. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted January 22, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rik-sharps 0 Posted April 10, 2016 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: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cortinax14 10 Posted April 10, 2016 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: That looks real nice. Love the BSC sticker :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk5Mike 36 Posted April 10, 2016 This is the best photo of the Chatsworth trim I've got on my phone but the seats are currently on my garage floor so I can get a better shot tomorrow if you need it: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
