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freebeard · 10-13-2015, 05:04 PM

Nice.

http://www.nhra.com/blog/popup.aspx?AssetGalleryId=984&PictureId=7769

Make this an open-wheeler and you're back to a belly tank, with it's problematic ground interactions. Better to start here:

http://www.vmmv.org/tanktk/me262/me262.htm

Not quite a half-body. The bottom is flat for good ground interaction, but the top has a more Gothic than Romanesque arch. Maybe a Gaudi Parabolic arch? Wouldn't this would reduce crosswind lift and improve directional stability.

The question is how you get there from your rectangular chassis. I suggest a look at the Ford Indigo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Indigo

http://i.forbesimg.com/images/2002/06/10/indigo_415x275.jpg

10-13-2015, 05:04 PM	#146 (permalink)
freebeard Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: northwest of normal Posts: 28,868 Thanks: 8,189 Thanked 8,965 Times in 7,405 Posts	Nice. http://www.nhra.com/blog/popup.aspx?AssetGalleryId=984&PictureId=7769 Make this an open-wheeler and you're back to a belly tank, with it's problematic ground interactions. Better to start here: http://www.vmmv.org/tanktk/me262/me262.htm Not quite a half-body. The bottom is flat for good ground interaction, but the top has a more Gothic than Romanesque arch. Maybe a Gaudi Parabolic arch? Wouldn't this would reduce crosswind lift and improve directional stability. The question is how you get there from your rectangular chassis. I suggest a look at the Ford Indigo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Indigo http://i.forbesimg.com/images/2002/06/10/indigo_415x275.jpg