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Originally Posted by TButtrick
You can still digitize a car and then make changes to fit your application. The great thing about today's modeling software is that it allows the user to tweek and not lose critical proportions. In other words, and as an example, If FFR needed to length the vertical space between the bottom of the door to the bottom of the sill to fit their frame mounting points, they could enlarge the entire area from the top of the door to the bottom of the sill and forward to the front wheel arch so they keep the relative shape and perspective and the changes become less notable.
You really believe that? You really believe that what they've been able to accomplished is far less of a feat than making IRS standard rather than optional? Nonsense. The same could be said about struts vs. A arms. Regardless, I believe the FFR Spec series still require solid axle.
The additional beauty of this forum is that you can quickly distinguish between those who have first hand experience and those that may be biased for one reason or another.
I guess the Fall Foliage Cruise won't be including FFRs any longer.  |
I don't know what any of this discussion has to do with the Fall Cruise, but it's really taking on a tone that has "taking my toys" feel to it. Which is too bad, have a hot dog and read it all through again... one thing our shop has always been is open door to owners of all replica makes.
Regardless, I am a distributor and NOT a manufacturer. If a manufacturer has something to distribute that I feel is better for me or the market I can explore it and go with it. For now I am quite happy where I am. If another manufacturer improves their product HURRAY, that means my manufacturer will step up too (if it is warranted).
I have experienced the benefits overall of a little more wheelbase and some more track width coupled to an IRS and I don't want to compromise and give that up... sorry if that does not fit your preference. Quite a few stunning cars out there I would never be comfortable to throw around the street.
My point on the digitized body is now you have a scan of that body and you obviously have some form of plot of the new body, if you want to demonstrate how close you came then show that. I have no dog in the fight for "accuracy" when it comes to the lines, I am happy to see improvements wherever they may be.
But it is too early for anyone to get all hopped up on the authentic body claim when all you have is a couple forklift photos... let it develop. ERA has been offering a beautiful "historic" body for 20+ years in a kit form BTW
