Testing Aerodynamics Through Software

[Shortie771]

Also... If anybody has done any work with Project Falcon since this thread was opened, please let us know what your doing, how its going, problems/concerns, etc. Thanks

[FastPlastic]

Originally Posted by Shortie771

I have used this with 3 vehicles today. A Honda Del Sol, Ford Explorer and a Jeep Cherokee. Well, I have only been using this for about 2 days, with no experience. Stitching is a new term to me, but I think I know what your talking about. All I have done is downloaded somebody else's model and exported it using the plugin as a .stl. I have done no stitching, but maybe I have just been lucky. The plugin I mentioned might do the stitching when you export the file, if that is even possible.

I would love to see what the images of the Cherokee look like? Would be much appreciated if you have time to post them.

[Shortie771]

Originally Posted by FastPlastic

I would love to see what the images of the Cherokee look like? Would be much appreciated if you have time to post them.

Not a problem at all, just takes a few minutes.

Here you go. I hope this helps.

2D



3D

[FastPlastic]

Originally Posted by Shortie771

Not a problem at all, just takes a few minutes.

Here you go. I hope this helps.

Much appreciated. There's an interesting dip right behind the bumper, I wonder if my skid plates are helping even that out.

[baldlobo]

i'm wondering weather that model of the jeep cherokee has the gas tank in it(doesn't it stick out about an inch or two below the body).

[KamperBob]

This is a great thread! I'm following with keen interest (when bandwidth permits).

Rock on!
Bob

[Shortie771]

Originally Posted by FastPlastic

Much appreciated. There's an interesting dip right behind the bumper, I wonder if my skid plates are helping even that out.

Don't forget that the 3D models i have, have not been edited yet to fix the "solid" wheels and flat under belly. So technically this rendering is only somewhat accurate unless you have wheel covers and under belly pan

[Shortie771]

Originally Posted by KamperBob

This is a great thread! I'm following with keen interest (when bandwidth permits).

Rock on!
Bob

I'm glad somebody is following. I am very interested in what people can achieve with this software and would love to see some other's experiences. BTW don't just watch the thread if your interested. Get the software us it. It is FREE, but come august 31'st it will be unavailable (unless you have an extra $15,000 laying around). So use it while you can and post your results.

[Shortie771]

My reason for having the Cherokee model is because that is what my brother drives. He always complains about how bad his gas mileage is but refuses to do anything about it. I got into Paint and presented him with a way to improve his gas mileage (image below), but he is not willing to hurt the look of his vehicle.

[ConnClark]

Originally Posted by Shortie771

What do you mean "things taking over"?

I said "things taking forever"