A new fastback top coming to the Miata market....
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I promise you the NC top will not scream "z4".
The best way to do this is by _not_ starting with the very distinct roofline of another car from a different brand.
If you want to copy something, try maybe a FD or rx8, but remember the rear window will be fairly flat.... so that sort of goes out the window too.
We are not copying pre existing designs with these tops. Look at the lines and go from there. Bezier curves and vector graphics will not give good shading or reflections showing contour, but its a good way to create new complimentary lines instead of forcing some other cars lines to fit. Set up your lines and then go for shading using standard layers over the vector shapes.
The best way to do this is by _not_ starting with the very distinct roofline of another car from a different brand.
If you want to copy something, try maybe a FD or rx8, but remember the rear window will be fairly flat.... so that sort of goes out the window too.
We are not copying pre existing designs with these tops. Look at the lines and go from there. Bezier curves and vector graphics will not give good shading or reflections showing contour, but its a good way to create new complimentary lines instead of forcing some other cars lines to fit. Set up your lines and then go for shading using standard layers over the vector shapes.
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I've actually thought about some sort of shooting brake, maybe more like a volvo c30. It would be a real challenge to blend the top into the fender without it looking damn weird. If we could make it look really good, would there be much of a market? It hasen't been ruled out....but one thing at a time. I'm not sure how much sense it makes with the bulkhead there, but I guess it would still provide additional legitimate space. Something to think about...
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Lotus never made a 'fasttop' to my knowledge. So, I would think one would be free to do whatever they wanted in this area. I do understand your point, but let's not think Mazda invented this design...
At least it's British inspired.
HBC's first post reminds me of a DB4.
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The whole inspiration for the Miata is a copy of an existing design.
Lotus never made a 'fasttop' to my knowledge. So, I would think one would be free to do whatever they wanted in this area. I do understand your point, but let's not think Mazda invented this design...
Lotus never made a 'fasttop' to my knowledge. So, I would think one would be free to do whatever they wanted in this area. I do understand your point, but let's not think Mazda invented this design...
What lotus design does the NB emulate?
None of them, as lotus never made a more flowing and flared version of the elan.
Mazda took more liberties with their interpretation with the NB using the same more curvy and swoopy approach they used with the FD.
Do body kits designed for the NA work with the NB, or vice versa? If they were adapted to work, wouldnt they look awkward 9 times out of 10?
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