SDB MKI - Revised shape, in red and with windscreen added |
Monday 30 April 2012
Saturday 28 April 2012
Inspiration: Backlit bonnet mascots
SDB MKI exhaust area inspiration
Inspiration for the SDB exhaust area is this wonderful design on the Supermarine Spitfire MK VIIc.
Apparently the exhausts were narrowed to increase the planes performance.
Apparently the exhausts were narrowed to increase the planes performance.
Monday 23 April 2012
SDB MKI grill takes shape
SDB MKI body
Taking its inspiration from racing cars spanning WW2, the SDB MKI will be a one off vehicle designed to showcase 3D Engineers talents.
Key design features are a 3D Engineers designed straight eight engine, aluminium bodywork, trailing arm front suspension, De Dion rear suspension and transaxle.
Other elements of the vehicle will show modern technology working in harmony with parts from the middle of last century from companies such as Aston Martin, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo and aircraft features from iconic designs such as the Supermarine Spitfire.
Harking back to a more glamourous age, we will also be utilizing "forgotten" design elements such as a Lalique style glass badge with soft lighting illuminating the glass from below.Key design features are a 3D Engineers designed straight eight engine, aluminium bodywork, trailing arm front suspension, De Dion rear suspension and transaxle.
Other elements of the vehicle will show modern technology working in harmony with parts from the middle of last century from companies such as Aston Martin, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo and aircraft features from iconic designs such as the Supermarine Spitfire.
Wednesday 18 April 2012
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