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NeilBlanchard · 03-11-2010, 11:01 AM

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My intention is to test the aerodynamic drag virtually, using a 3D “solid” model. The computer model could be made from the wooden model, using laser scanning, or it could be made from scratch based on the 2D drawings that I've made based on the wooden model.

I have revised the model (narrowing the rear, and adding epoxy to nose and rear), and I painted it:

03-11-2010, 11:01 AM	#45 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 3,939 Mica Blue - '05 xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 47.48 mpg (US) Josepha - '08 xD 90 day: 30.76 mpg (US) Thanks: 512 Thanked 501 Times in 306 Posts	Painted revised model! (cont.) My intention is to test the aerodynamic drag virtually, using a 3D “solid” model. The computer model could be made from the wooden model, using laser scanning, or it could be made from scratch based on the 2D drawings that I've made based on the wooden model. I have revised the model (narrowing the rear, and adding epoxy to nose and rear), and I painted it: __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/