2014 Blackwater Fox Bat

[Ron Duke]

A concept car I've starting working on this week. I'm attempting to make progress in my designing of
super cars. I've attempted this numerous times, but have not been nearly satisfied with the results.
From my past experience, I know this will take some time, not just in achieving a unique design, but also
making it look professional as well as plausible.
I will keep my progress posted.

ron

[gwpriester]

Sleek design Ron but probably not too much room for shocks.

[wizard509]

Sleek design Ron but probably not too much room for shocks.

Maybe you are right Gary, but you sure couldn't prove it by me.

Anyway Ron I think it looks good.

[gray]

Interesting design, Ron. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Ron Duke]

Sleek design Ron but probably not too much room for shocks.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=super...8&tx=242&ty=89

Super cars are not built for comfort, but performance Gary.

As is the case with professionals, I reserve the right to change design features at any point in its early development.

[gwpriester]

I take your point Mr. Duke.

[Tabian]

It looks to me that you could drive it faster than you could draw it. Great looking car, can I have two please?

[Ron Duke]

Thanks for your comments and observations ya'll.

Evolution. Numerous changes to the body design have been made, which I assume is quite common and par for the design process of a car.
Additionally, the front end has been designed and this is presenting much more of a challenge than the profile. A lack of creativity is my biggest
obstacle.
The general ratio of length to width of the overall body is within the range of most super car models of today. The ratio is 2.22 to 1.0. Enzo Ferrari is 2.33 to 1.0 for example.
However, the ratio of length to height is way off. The current ratio is almost 5 to 1 which means it's way too long. So I have to go back and shorten the overall length, which in
turn may involve shortening the wheel base.

The tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports 265/30ZR22/XL 97.

Attachment shows the adjusted wheelbase. Now everything else has to be adjusted to the wheel base.
Lots more work to do...

[TXAlba]

subscribing to thread, as really interested in how this process will evolve. More a bike man meself but... having seen your gallery, i am in awe of your graphic skill in xara, those images are amazing and i cant wait to see the results, the detail is spectacular.............how long do you think it will take to complete??

[gwpriester]

Ron is in the Master class of Xara artists.