Carlos Salaff Project Caden

Hey Zack!

Having a 3D scanner handy has been a great. They are a very useful tool during the design development phase, when you need to go from physical model to digital one quickly. I have been using a Primesense Carmine 1.09 sensor with Skanect software. This pair is easy to use, and will give you rapid, albeit relatively rough results. The average size of my scans have been around 50MB. The scans can be exported to a 3D modeling program in various formats--such as .obj, .stl, .ply.

In cases where you need a high degree of surface accuracy, or fidelity over a very large object(like a finished car exterior) a specialized, higher-resolution scanning system is required.

Regarding this early interior mockup, I scanned it in 4 parts(too difficult to capture in one scan) and then compiled the meshes. I used this mesh as a reference and reality check for further interior design modeling. Since this model I've made many changes, like moving the driver to the center and raising the roof a bit. The way the gauge cluster "grows" out toward the driver will remain a key feature. Here's a screen shot of it:
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I love scale models, and would love to make some of Project Caden!

 

As I wait for the fender bucks to arrive from the laser cutters, I've turned my attention to designing several interior parts that will need to be made in the coming months.

Here, I'm fleshing out the instrument panel, with its center-position controls.
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Fender fabrication will begin soon on Project Caden.

While waiting for the fender buck to ship from laser cutting, I am doing some preparation.

This is the tail area of the car. I will mill the pink areas out of foam. They will plug into the fender buck(black wireframe) and help my metal craftsmen visualize densely detailed areas.
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Another look at the fender architecture of Project Caden. In a few days, we'll begin assembling the fender bucks (wireframe in the images).

I am very excited to see the car with fenders--filled out, with its intended proportions and stance.
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Hi friends,
Vintage and racing magazine MOTR Division recently interviewed me about the journey that is Project Caden. Thanks for the great opportunity MOTR!

INTERVIEW: CARLOS SALAFF | Motr
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Thank you!

 

A couple more fun images of the fender architecture.
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Fender buck parts are in from the laser cutter, and they look like the world's largest puzzle

Time to assemble!
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We are beginning assembly of the fender bucks onto the center "fuselage" buck. Assembly begins with base pieces for front and rear fenders, and wheel opening templates.

With wheel position reference, all of the sudden things are starting to look automotive It's an exciting transition.
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Thanks John and Seth!

 

Assembling the rear fender sections. Check out the view over the rear haunch. Getting juicy!
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Thanks gents!

A couple more pictures taken during fender buck assembly. It's exciting to see the plan views of the central body and fenders interacting.
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Thanks! Will do.

 

First look at the fully assembled driver's side buck. This phase is a thrill and I'm very pleased by Project Caden's presence and proportions.
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A look at Project Caden's bodyside sections, with some tapes defining surface edges. Coming to life!
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Stopping to smell the roses with the project Caden buck. Still need to finish assembling the fenders on the passengers side. It's raised up so my metal craftsmen can easily access fenders/rockers without a big backache!
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Yesterday we lowered the fully assembled Project Caden buck to ride height. It's a beast!

I taped in key surface edges, and created foam pieces on my CNC mill to fill in areas of fine or tight detail. All of this helps define the exterior surfaces in their entirety. Rodney is now in full gear creating fender panels!
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