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Old 03-25-2023, 02:19 AM   #70 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
It's easier to build things in straight lines. The Cybertruck emphasizes the fact that straight sheets of durable material are easier to manufacture than compound surfaces.
No doubt straight lines are great for houses.

Large flat panels are a nightmare for car bodies as they show every ripple and imperfection and you have to add thickness to get structure. Adding curves and creases hide imperfections while adding strength. Trying to do flat panels without paint - that is a whole new level of madness.

My ambulance is a case in point. From 10 feet away it looks alright. Sight down the length of the box from the rear and there is no way a passenger car buyer would accept that level of imperfection.
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