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21/09/2023 12:02 pm
Project JAVELIN
So for the comp, I’m going to be making a hybrid between S13 Silvia and Hoonipig
A rough visual map of the project mainly highlighting the main leading edges and where and how the body kit will work in theory.
Since S13 has a fairly generous engine bay I wouldn’t need to extend its front too much for the aero.
The main change is to convert the front into something fitting yet aggressive and functional Hence I’m diverting airflow from the front for the downforce to come under the front and out in the bay out the bonnet and over the top the top then to be channelled in to the cooling plant setup. The interesting part will be making modifications in such a way that it still leaves the car in a functional state.
Engine I’m still thinking about good fitting power plant for the build but most likely will settle with a Japanese powerhouse since it is mainly a Japanese-style themed build.
The car will be a bit wider than the average RB kit. In regards to the height, The car will lose a bit from its height at default measurement since wheel arches will have to be lifted close to the main leading line and that means the front wheel arch will be nearly the same level as the side curve over from over fender to the bonnet.
Hoonipig is where such modifications are taken from.
The top cab with be lowered by a bit to make room for more to channel over cab flow back down over into the real
Colors and graphics
Aero graphics will incorporate a traditional Japanese style background with a warrior with a javelin in his hand in extended attack formation.
The color palette will probably consist mainly of pastel colors with some hints of more vibrant tones.
Thinking of White/gray/orange/red/black/ light pink and turquoise ( Subject to change )
Last but not least the finished body should resemble an arrow/ javelin head when viewed from the top down also in the Japanese military javelins or spears (Yari) were used quite often and law enforcement would use smaller handle versions called (Te-yari)
The project feels ambitious and I don’t like making boring stuff.
Below is somewhat of a map for the refs and inspirations and a sketch of the rough lines of the new shape.
Thanks
Eriks (PWM)
digitalblacksmith reacted
21/09/2023 3:42 pm
I'm looking forward to how this one comes out! I have a feeling it will be amazing!
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Topic starter
22/09/2023 10:36 am
Here is the main shell.
I did not stick to the exact proportions of the S13 as it will be chopped and deformed so I just needed about the right size and base shell.
All of the bottom sections will be shortened.
The undercarriage is in so I have easier time tracing and adding cuts for the next pass
The next task is to get the Aero base shape in.
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22/09/2023 4:21 pm
So I have started work on the AERO
Wheels are just placement so I can dial in the stance/height and diameter and best-fit inc tires etc.
Aero works about like this.
Air comes in from Difuser and then gets channeled out through the bonnet. then over the top and back down to the cooling plant that will be just below the intakes from the rear window. After the hot air is getting ejected through rear boot slits and under where the diffuser will be
Front side channels are directed to brakes and then to exit through side fenders
rear triangle where used to be window is now air intake for extra air to feed in to the intercooler fans
here are some of the images
Topic starter
23/09/2023 1:40 am
Done more changes on the Shell.
Added Cage
Did like the quick profile light. Shee look ominous
Topic starter
23/09/2023 3:22 pm
While designing the engine bay and rear system I made a test material for the shell. Really love the Carbon Kevlar that is on most drift and time attack cars so decided to try and replicate it.
Still a bit patchy. got to solve some tiling but getting there
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25/09/2023 7:59 pm
So here is the progress from the weekend
Started working on the powerplant.
Made the turbo assembly
Made the top portion of the engine block
Intercooler test placement and line linkage
brake cooling linkage from the front aero
exhaust manifolds
Intake manifolds
various tweaking and re-alignment
aim is to work mostly on the bay then start work on the rear
Thanks
PWM
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29/09/2023 10:49 pm
Been rather busy on other projects so haven't been doing much,
Here is something I scraped together
Linked turbos to the pump.
exhaust and headers are linked now too.
moved intercooler and re-adjusted bonnet cut for aero
Added pulleys and alternator
Need to look up some fuel injector setups for this type of engine and get to work.
also, throttle body needs to be made and added
Topic starter
05/10/2023 5:58 pm
Right.
Sorry for the delay in WIP.
Here is somewhat of a small list of some of the main changes since last WIP
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I have reworked the engine bay again.
Added front suspension assembly
Added power steering assembly
Reworked exhaust manifolds 6 to 1
Reworked turbo manifold
Drew the test Graphic for the car ( Done in procreate )
made a few different styles but settled with the Caligraphy Center and some abstract fractured backgrounds.
Added changes to the main shape.
Started work on the rear AERO
Started work on the interior.
Started work on the rear wheel assembly + fuel cell and additional parts
Swapped out to BBS Turbfans as the main wheels for the build.
Tweaked front aero.
Added side flairs to the front
Tweaked and reworked the Front diffuser.
Added custom red Speedhunters branded tires ( YES RED WHY NOT )
more tweaks on the Enginebay reinforcements
Added intercooler fan setup.
Adjusted stance and ride height
fixed front intake cooling lines to brakes.
Tweakled turbo oil feed.
Added injectors to the engine ( in the screenshot there are only 5 but there are actually 6 on each side I just took the screenshot before I increased Cloner from 5 to 6 ) I still need to add wiring for the injectors
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Next is to finish up in the engine bay so I can dive into to rear and interior.
Need to add a coil pack and some of the liquid reservoirs
Need Oil cooler
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here is a lump pack of some angles and a more or less up-to-date visual of the JAVELIN
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