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Old 10-19-2011, 09:19 AM   #99 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
Dang it Kach! I had to do one too. This is more stromlinet vogn style but it could use the original Beetle glass if done right.
Sven7, you are showing the original seating position, right?

Your scheme looks a little better than I expected based on the marked-up templates I posted.

I still think there will be slight bulges or blisters for the leading edges of the front tires (as in the 3-wheel red clay car I did), but it should all work out.

EDIT-1
Like this:
http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x...2i/Automobile/


You could have a longer overhang in front and smaller wheel blisters, but every time I work it in clay, it looks better this way. Maybe not the best aero, but life is full of compromises.

EDIT-2
Porsche 944 style wheel blisters, might be the answer?
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