Belly Tank Racer

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Hello all,
Here is another project i am working on.
Take a Ford V8 flathead and a WWII surplus P-38 belly tank and you have a cheap, clever and effectively streamlined racer.
The client purchased a very battered belly tanker and wanted to see what it may look when restored.
Take a Ford V8 flathead and a WWII surplus P-38 belly tank and you have a cheap, clever and eye-catching solution. The wheels are typical 30s Ford spokes, i have added streamlined caps. Also added are a crashbar, louvers and windscreen. The louvers are just grafted into the tank shape.
Can anyone help me with the mapping? I used cylinder UVWs but they distort as the shape tapers fore and aft.
Thanks for watching!

[Johnas]

That is difficult shape to map, I think cylindrical mapping isn't best option. Check this tutorial if it would help. It shows well how to map round objects

Great work though, would be interesting to drive that one hehe

[Catlin]

Haha what a funny little car,those wheels are trippy id love to see those wheels on the move. Good work man.

[Krystian]

Man that's crazy thing
I like it very much

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Thank you Catlin and janusz!

Thanks Johnas, i know that tut but never got around UVW unwrap, dumb me. Must do my homework. (-:

[schaefft]

Originally Posted by Johnas That is difficult shape to map, I think cylindrical mapping isn't best option. Check this tutorial if it would help. It shows well how to map round objects Great work though, would be interesting to drive that one hehe

Hehe, used this tutorial to learn how to map my cars for paintjobs

[fskpzns]

Simple but very effective and FANTASTIC. Good job man !!!

[ibeam]

that's nice. i like the so-cal racer more but anything on salt flats is ok by me

[nb]

Very interesting project and excellent execution! Congratulations! I like these racers a lot.

Concerning the mapping. I think it is ok like that, especially when this is a work for a client. You managed to show everything you had to show.

I have noticed that in commercial projects it is the ability to make a good model fast which is of primary importance. Perfect model is a virtue of non-commercial projects...

[younglion]

haha thats a sweet ride, the shape is so simple yet so nice

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Thanks schaefft, fskpzns, nb and younglion!

Yes Niko, with deadlines you HAVE to call it done... (-:

[tiberius]

Amazing! a grown up soap box derby car with Power! what a nice idea! the shape of the tank makes for a streamlined racer for sure.

[Erik_S]

thats i a really nice car. and funny but i think your left rear axle is missing at least, i couldn't find it

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thanks tiberius!

Erik_S - thank you for the sharp eye! Not even the client noticed the missing axle... Fixed and updated the images.