Shelby Cobra 427 - 1967 ... 3d model. Experts advice?? anyone?

mr3dguy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 05:16 AM

For about 2 weeks ive been working on a 3d model of a shelby cobra 427 -1967. This has been quite a challenge as Id never seen or heard of the car until I started. Ive been working off photos and blueprints. I only have about a week to finish this. I thought I might ask here what, if I may call you, experts think needs to be fixed or improved. I can myself see problems with the rear of the body etc. Materials havent been added..so no paint, chrome or rubber etc. I will be doing this later. Just the shape for now.

Website - http://www.geocities.com/mr3dguy/cobra2.html
Club Cobra Gallery - http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...at=500&thumb=1

The body has been reshaped a little since then. And I will be starting week3 on sunday with a composition of all the parts.

Hope to hear from you.

computerworks · #2 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 05:29 AM

3D-
Your host (Yahoo/Geocities) has a "hit" limitation, and has currently shut down your page.

Why not upload your images to the Gallery here?

mr3dguy · #3 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 05:31 AM

Thank God for the "edit post" button
And thanks computerworks.

aumoore · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 05:43 AM

Mr3D
I guess this is a 289FIA car?

There is a slight concave area on the top left side of the nose? The cowl looks a little too flat. If it is a FIA car the doors cut back at the rear fenders yours do not. Oh yeah the steering wheel is on the wrong side unless this is an English version. If it is an english version then it is a AC Cobra not a Shelby Cobra.

mr3dguy · #5 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 05:48 AM

Thanks

the steering wheel is an easy fix. I just put it on that side as Im living in australia. Was planning to put it back later

Im not sure what model it is

All the same to me. You guys really have stopped up my geocities site. If you can get in there I have a link to the photos I used as reference.

Jim Colman · #6 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 06:10 AM

dMr3dguy,
Like the others have stated, the car you've created is more along the body style of the 289FIA car and not the 427. The sidepipes you have are also for the 427S/C car and not the 289 car. You can either change the body to that of a 427S/C car or change the sidepipes to a 289FIA car. If you want to change the body to a 427 S/C car, the front radiator opening needs to be more oval shaped, an "oil cooler chin" should also be added, and the fenders need to have more "hip" to them.

A 289FIA car had side exhaust, however they were a single pipe exiting from underneath the car without a cut-out in the body. Also, as others have mentioned, the doors need more of a cutback. Otherwise your car looks pretty good.

Cheers
Jim

mr3dguy · #7 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 06:16 AM

Yea I think its a 427. What u described matches my reference pics. the 289 likeness is due to stuff I need to fix I think.

Heres the reference photos

http://www.motorcities.com/contents/00IKA333716638.html

Ill take note of your comments. Ill post an updated picture in a few days. Im a bit busy with work at the moment

red99z · #8 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 08:38 AM

what program are you creating it in?

mr3dguy · #9 (**permalink**) 05-24-2003, 02:01 AM

Im creating it with 3ds max r4.

Ill have another image up within 24 hours.

ac andy · #10 (**permalink**) 05-24-2003, 05:35 AM

The steering wheel looks perfect to us Aussies! Remember, we are 15 hours in front of the U.S. Ha Ha!

Andy.

mr3dguy · #11 (**permalink**) 05-24-2003, 05:45 AM

Yes. and 15 times smarter.

Im fixing the model up a little bit tonight. Ill get another pic for you guys tomorrow arvo.

mr3dguy · #12 (**permalink**) 05-24-2003, 09:42 PM

Just got another picture up
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...t=1&thecat=500

- Steering wheel moved
- basic materials added
- accesories added
- body fixed slightly

This is how far ive gotten so far. From what you guys have said Im getting the feeling that the blueprints Ive been using might be of a 289. Ill just work from the photos to try and get the 427 shape now. Thanks guys.

Ill be starting on the doors and windows as soon as I get the body shape finished. Any pointers on the body will be very helpful. only got about 5 days to finish this now.

aumoore · #13 (**permalink**) 05-25-2003, 01:25 AM

Here is a picture for referance. Just ignore the pretty little hood ornament if you can.

Angelina Jolie is the Hood ornament

mr3dguy · #14 (**permalink**) 05-25-2003, 04:02 AM

ahhhh...thanks