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[Sven Hielscher]

I really like what you are doing here! Really makes me wish I could do such quality models too And I'm really looking forward to the complete set of cars and mod! So everyone keep up the great work

These weld seams are a great example of what amazing details we are about to enjoy once the mod is finished! They really look amazing!

I was just wondering if the weld seem at the outside of the tubes are correct? I normally expect a construction like this (the exhaust's tubes exceed the heatplate without being fixed to it, because you may want to change the exhaust system without unweld them from the body later). But I really don't know the construction behind that at the Lister, so maybe I'm simply wrong

However, the only thing destroying the realistic look is the weld on the inside of the tubes For me it looks like the tubes are closed. I would expect the tubes do exceed behind the heatplate into the car so welding them on the inside would be senseless (no counterpart to weld them with). And of course you wouldn't see the outside weld from the inside

Last but not least...all cars are nice to see over and over again, but please show more pictures from the Viper

 

[Bozian]

There is some crazily good looking progress in this thread, keep going

 

[AccAkut]

I was just wondering if the weld seem at the outside of the tubes are correct? I normally expect a construction like this (the exhaust's tubes exceed the heatplate without being fixed to it, because you may want to change the exhaust system without unweld them from the body later). But I really don't know the construction behind that at the Lister, so maybe I'm simply wrong

wondering about this too. You'd want some air gap around the exhaust to stop it setting the side skirt on fire (btw the Viper liked to do that). When you directly weld the tip to the metal plate you create one big heat exchanger that transmits the heat onto the fibreglass/carbon around it

 

[CC]

Thanks for all your feedback guys , we always take this stuff seriously and all feedback is always welcomed ,
I extruded the pipes back / removed the inner and out welding and remapped the parts ,
they always say 3rd time is the charm

 

[millen]

Winning. Much better.

Looks awesome.

 

[CC]

Winning. Much better.

Looks awesome.

Dont leave me with welds man ill weld everything .

 

[Sven Hielscher]

Dont leave me with welds man ill weld everything .

I fully understand, welds look sexy! However, you always need to have the construction in mind - that's a show-stopper sometimes

 

[Ryno917]

Stupid reality. I like the sexy welds!

 

[CC]

Stupid reality. I like the sexy welds!

I liked them too took longer to weld the parts than to make the parts themselves

 

[Ghoults]

The metal plate around the exhaust is there just because otherwise the exhaust would melt the plastic or hurt the carbonfiber around it. But it should not really welded into the exhaust because doing that kinda defeats its purpose as it would then spread the heat to its surroundings instead of protecting its surroundings. And the vibrations coming from the exhaust would not be good either. If you welded it then all those vibrations are lead into the plate and from there to its mountings on the side skirt.

Only times when I've see the structure welded on a race car is when it is not the exhaust itself that is welded on the outer plate but another piece of exhaust that acts as a guide and the real exhaust sits inside it. Kinda like one inside another. All in all the plate around the exhaust is very typical structure in a race car.

 

[CC]

The metal plate around the exhaust is there just because otherwise the exhaust would melt the plastic or hurt the carbonfiber around it. But it should not really welded into the exhaust because doing that kinda defeats its purpose as it would then spread the heat to its surroundings instead of protecting its surroundings. And the vibrations coming from the exhaust would not be good either. If you welded it then all those vibrations are lead into the plate and from there to its mountings on the side skirt.

Only times when I've see the structure welded on a race car is when it is not the exhaust itself that is welded on the outer plate but another piece of exhaust that acts as a guide and the real exhaust sits inside it. Kinda like one inside another. All in all the plate around the exhaust is very typical structure in a race car.

Its all plate no carbon at all and its mounted on springs not actually touching the chassis , I have it the same in some reference , but its updated now anyways , maybe I got carried away maybe not

 

[A3DR]

Speaking of welding, got a good amount to do ahead of me. Interior basics done and watertight, time to work on that rollcage... hmmmmmm welds

 

[stingray_SIX_TWO]

You guys are f*****ing killing it! This is a text book example of how open source collaborative development can work for the benefit of all. Loving it! Keep 'em coming! Can't wait to jump back into modding...

 

[Alman]

I didn't check the forum in the last weeks.
now my reaction:

 

[Alman]

Almost done with this puppy , be sured yours will get the exact same treatment

Really impressive, one question, the front and rear rims are suppose to be identical?
Aren't they different in term of offset?

 

[CC]

Really impressive, one question, the front and rear rims are suppose to be identical?
Aren't they different in term of offset?

Hi man ,
Good point I have never actually checked but that is not the car we are making ill look at my reference
cant see why it would be different to this though .

 

[CC]

Really impressive, one question, the front and rear rims are suppose to be identical?
Aren't they different in term of offset?

Good spot man , I never actually noticed like I say , ill update them

 

[A3DR]

Since this car is basically a welded frame with carbon fiber body panels, had to weld the rollcage to it

Now the 3D bits:

 

[CC]

Since this car is basically a welded frame with carbon fiber body panels, had to weld the rollcage to it

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Now the 3D bits:

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I noticed that 2 from that FIA documents I mentioned it the other day ,
its basically a roll cage with a dodge engine / dashboard and appearance lol , the structure is insane

 

[aphidgod]

The whole Viper project had sort of a hand-built/kit car vibe to it, whether for road or race.