Re: Chip Foose' latest car: Impression

mj wrote:
> LOL. I had somewhat that same thought when I first looked at them. I
> thought there is no way anyone could build something that perfect. It
> had to have been a retouched photo. I have no doubt the photo was
> retouched somewhat, but I bet the craftsmanship on this thing is still
> outstanding.
> Mike
>

I'm quite experienced with computer graphics and rendered images. While it
might be feasible to design something this perfect, I just don't see it
happening. And you have to consider the functionality of the finished product -
the engine looks too "imagined" rather than functional. It is easy to make an
engine look like that with smoothed polygons. But where is the distributor? The
carburettor? The air cleaner? Why is the firewall "perfect?" No wires? No hoses?
No steering rack? Does the engine run on zero-point vacuum energy? :)

People in the computer graphics business have an affinity towards modelling
cars - getting the curves just right, making the clear/basecoat look real,
designing all those little parts. Here's a comparison. These are just a few of
thousands of samples available on the net:
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/249122 (the black ones look
especially nice.) Or if you need a "car pack":
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/273218 Or if you want to
learn how to model your own car, any car:
http://www.evermotion.org/tutorials/modeling/car_modeling_max/

.

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