Ace-Garageguy Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Dieselpunk: Dieselpunk is based on the aesthetics of the interwar period between the end of the World War I and the beginning of World War II. This sub-genre is sometimes named Decopunk, referring to the Art Deco art style (including its Streamline Moderne variant). The genre combines the artistic and genre influences of the period (including pulp magazines, serial films, film noir, art deco, and wartime pin-ups) with postmodern technology and sensibilities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well then, I've kind of got the Deco bug and have been tinkering with designs to capture the esthetic sense for a while. Reading an article about the demise of the Jag CX-75 hybrid-supercar project got me thinking in the Dieselpunk vein. Why not combine the radical micro-turbines, batteries and wheel-motors of the Jag prototype with a Deco-inspired body design. The Jag powertrain was described as being capable of 3 second zero-to-60 times, with a top end of 200mph, while producing very low emissions. This model would be running on bio-diesel and having processor-controlled 4-wheel drive (the independent wheel-motors and processor control make 4WD with different size front and rear tires entirely possible). I've had the Flintstone '34 Ford needlenose lakester for a while and couldn't think of anything to do with it because of its seriously wonky rear wheel arches. Also had this bodged, fubarred and mangled junk lying around. Tinkering all weekend with stance and proportions got me to this point... Edited January 25, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy 1
Ira Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) GREAT DESIGN BILL!!! Looks Really Good Already, I Like It... Edited January 14, 2013 by Ira
doggie427 Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Cool concept. Interesting back story. A very novel and visually appealing amalgam of divergent elements brought together in a fresh way. As always Bill, a great start ! Watching with interest.
ll Brandon ll Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 I really really like that. Very creative and it just flows so nicely.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 Thank you all for the enthusiastic responses. As usual, I'll be trying to make the build represent something that could actually work, but I'll most likely finish this one as a curbside first, just to see it looking 100%. Finishing anything in a reasonable time is a departure for me, as I usually get bogged down in esoteric details that take forever to work out. The nice thing about this one, from that perspective, is that Jag managed to package all of their exotic tech in a rather small car, so I'm pretty sure at this point that there's enough room for all the guts in this design.
rbarton Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Dieselpunk: Dieselpunk is based on the aesthetics of the interwar period between the end of the World War I and the beginning of World War II. This sub-genre is sometimes named Decopunk, referring to the Art Deco art style (including its Streamline Moderne variant). The genre combines the artistic and genre influences of the period (including pulp magazines, serial films, film noir, art deco, and wartime pin-ups) with postmodern technology and sensibilities -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well then, I've kind of got the Deco bug and have been tinkering with designs to capture the esthetic sense for a while. Reading an article about the demise of the Jag CX-75 hybrid-supercar project got me thinking in the Dieselpunk vein. Why not combine the radical micro-turbines, batteries and wheel-motors of the Jag prototype with a Deco-inspired body design. The Jag powertrain was described as being capable of 3 second zero-to-60 times, with a top end of 200mph, while producing very low emissions. This model would be running on bio-diesel and having processor-controlled 4-wheel drive (the independent wheel-motors and processor control make 4WD with different size front and rear tires entirely possible). I've had the Flintstone '34 Ford needlenose lakester for a while and couldn't think of anything to do with it because of its seriously wonky rear wheel arches. Also had this bodged, fubarred and mangled junk lying around. Tinkering all weekend with stance and proportions got me to this point... Following this one.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Got the popcorn ready, and now I am sitting here waiting for more. You got my attention.
crazyrichard Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 hmmmm interesting i love it lately i see more and more of builds like this just mix and match , def going to do that myself in the future
cobraman Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Looks great ! That will be cool. Reminds me a little of Ira's Cordvette. That ain't a bad thing.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Yes, Ira's Cordvette was part of the inspiration (though I'd been working on and off with the Cord nose on this bodyshell for an LSR car for several years) as was Nemo's car from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, several others, primarily the Bugatti types 41 (wheels), 57 (pod fenders) and even the Peterbilt 379 (headlights). Edited January 15, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy
Dr. Cranky Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Let more eye candy come our way, please . . .
customsrus Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 great looking build, like the mods you have done already keep up the good work
Dr. Cranky Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Check out Andy's video. It's pure inspiration. I think dieselpunk is going to capture lots of builders' imaginations.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 19, 2013 Author Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks again for the positive responses and especially thanks to Dr.C. for posting the link to the 'Vanship' video. Kinda '37 Auburn bred with a Gee Bee. Inspiring indeed.
Draggon Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Geez Bill, you made something cool out of that horrid flintstone body. Way to go, I dig this. Too bad its not TRaK-able.
Jantrix Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Whoa, very cool. Maybe lop the top and add a duval winshield?
sjordan2 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 This thing is looking superb. Time for more updates.
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