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Discussion in 'Creative Arts' started by jm2, Oct 19, 2012.

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  1. Igor Ound

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    No modeling clay was harmed in the development of this design.
     
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    As poorly executed as it is, it does have some interesting design features. If they cleaned it up a lot the overall shape and idea is interesting. The roof shape reminds of a Citroen concept sportscar from years ago.
     
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    If I squint reallyreallyreallyreally hard, the car (in this color) doesn't look that bad.
     
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    It is entirely possible to make a compelling design from that theme, but finesse can be your friend..... Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    One of my most favorite cars ever built. Uglier than sin but I love it.
     
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    It IS my most favorite car. EVER. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    it is contextual.
    in the world of SUV designs that i generally do not like.....this is the better one i have seen.
     
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    Can we now say the Pontiac Aztec is no longer the poster child for ugliest car ever? :)

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    The difference between the Lancia Stratos Zero and the Tesla Cybertruck is a difference in proportions. There's the design lesson for today. Proportions matter. :)

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    Not so sure, profile looks a bit fishy in the rear to me...the rear looks ok, but from profile i just don't like it...but i like the interior a lot!
     
  17. Igor Ound

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    We’ll remember today as the day cars became appliances. Why spend time, money and resources on design if you don’t need to spend any for the internals and after a few years it’s cheaper to throw away than replace the batteries?
     
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    Also a difference in potential load capacities. :D

    Possibilities include: 1/8, 1/12, 1/18, 1/25, and 1/43 "cargo" capacities.

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    It's weird, but the more I see it the more it looks interesting. It looks much different on the road near other cars than just by itself on a stage IMO.

    I doubt it sells well, but I think it's an interesting attempt at breaking the mould and figuring out if you can in fact sell a simple, cheap, easy to manufacture vehicle. At the end of the day, a lot of the cost of cars is in aesthetics and not function. If you can get people to just buy utilitarian vehicles, that's actually probably a good thing.
     
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    This may not be such a popular viewpoint in Pasadena or Detroit......:p
     
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    Do you think? ;)
     
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    No clay, just foam core.
     

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