Joe's Alterative MX250 Hardtop

[zagmad]

Had an online quote of 95. So gotta see if they can get the right pic printed. Fingers crossed they don't muff it up and print it the wrong way. I check what others come up with.

[Ozzie Dave]

most I think understand its a comprmise between what is possible, and what would be liked,In my case the full size wires (15") with full profile tires is my thoughts, or maybe should go for knock-ons with counter rotating blades (a la Goldfinger), seriously a couple of shots of what is now would be great, the front shots looked great, but the sides I think all we had was virtuals.

Thanks

[zagmad]

im making a visit in feburuary to see how its going. chris has got a lot on at the mo so squeezing it in when he can. I've found some more pics that give angles of wings back and front. think its a case of see what works and see how it flows and adjust where needed. bit like making a suit fit a new owner. the mx5 is wider but shorter in length the wheelbase is shorter so adapting the shape bit like the 250 gto. its amazing how he does it. have you visited the workshop

[zagmad]

I think the answer is suspension. adjustable.

[zagmad]

if you look at the first pics shows some nice angles. think with the period wheels on it will sit a bit taller so can adjust shape and scale from their. its all about balance. I'd love to do what Chris is doing but its experience that gets you their not enthusiasm. i can only sit and judge by eye how it goes as with any of my drawing I do at home, rule of thumb some might say to give the right proportions. thing is adapting shape to new donor and keep similar flow. its fun for me but. bit like stretching pamela anderson to claudia schiffers height. or vise versa.

[eventVISUALISE]

Originally Posted by zagmad

i was thinking the other day . would it be be possible to have a banner made up the same size of the donor with a picture of the build car on it to get outline match. just ideas. ive contacted a printer company via email no reply yet. be nice for the shed. luckily the sheds 20ft by 10ft :-)and 7ft tall.

Hi Zagmad, we specialise in large format printing and can help with your request. If you email your needs to info@eventvisualise.co.uk, one of the team will get back to you tomorrow.

[zagmad]

thanks for the offer but ive ordered and received the banner. just waiting for a heated polystyrene cutter to help cut some blocks to see how the lights could look. cant wait bit of practice and see how it goes.

[mx5teo@planet.nl]

Hey Ozzie Dave
Is this what you mean?

[Ozzie Dave]

EXACTLY!@!@!!
fun motoring, without a rediculous price, not meant to copy, just invoke the looks in car that looks good, drives fun and makes a 'sensible car' to run.

[zagmad]

was thinking. possibly what would a 26inch overhang look like from the back of the rear wheel on the present shape. just playing round with proportions using the scale of the rear tyre diamater as rear over hang and how that affects the lines of the car. bit like an mr2 boot kind of thing. and possible cage extention. might help with the mx5 rear wing height. bit like the overhang on the mx250 convertible but a softer angle not so steep.

[zagmad]

another thing wizzing round was the pivot point for the roof if it was taken from the b pillar to allow for a longer angle on the roof.

[zagmad]

room for a squishy bag or two bags of shopping. form over function?

[mx5teo@planet.nl]

Hi Chris
Can we get an update from the MX5 db4 with some pictures please.

regards theo

[Tribute Automotive]

[mx5teo@planet.nl]

Thnx Chris

It's gonna look fantastic.
Hopefully you can finish it real soon.
And make the Molds. (are you, please)
When it's ready I want one.

regards theo

[mx5teo@planet.nl]

Lowered the car a bit.

grtz.

[LiteGrz]

Chris - What size Wheels & tires are fitted on you build mule in the picture? The black 'cast wires' ones?

[zagmad]

15inch, 6.5, 195 45ish tyres. could prob do with 205 tyres to protect the spokes and some extra grip :-)

[zagmad]

the end is near . cant wait.

[mx5teo@planet.nl]

Pictures please.