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Old 08-14-2023, 02:20 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I was thinking of a 3D model. The one I have is mid-poly, not high enough for CFD, but better than a low-poly model pulled off 3-view drawings.

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I may blow a circuit with a body swap on the old tdi..
What fuselages could you choose from? The was a garage in Cedar Flat that had a Beech twin-engine plane he wanted to put onto the road. The result would have been a big long frunk with a little passenger compartment.

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After having seen some people chop up a beetle to build small campers...
Some are better than others. Here's one that's half-way to the Lil Bugger rolling outhouse:


The most aerodynamic would be the BGW van conversion:



Alls it needs is a separation edge; and something the New Beetle shares -- the rear fenders. The best practice seems to be a ducktail on each fender:


https://external-content.duckduckgo....017&ipo=images

Ignore the widebody flares. This is a RWB/ Robert Design collaboration.
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