So, I may get blasted for this, since it is not a traditional in a sense. But, what we are trying to accomplish is. We are going to kustom build a body I designed. Initially it was designed to be a steam car (bump on the hood for the boiler) but my boss saw it and wants to build it. I need to figure out how to make BMW V12 look like an engine from the 30s. Particulars are still being ironed out on Paper. Doors will fold out as shown...
3d printing is the way to go...look into a 3d printing company in your area..they digital scan your original parts and can adopt , modify any engine bolt ons to your design goals..good luck..
Cool design, good luck, post build updates if it goes forward Sent from my SM-G900V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Not sure if you are creating static or dynamic rendition. Old School method is to build an armature of wood and wire over object to be hidden. Sculpt rough form in plaster. Then cover and finish this with plastilene an oil based clay or it's equivalent. This can be worked to final configuration. Use shim stock to divide in sections and cover clay with mold release. Use plaster and burlap after initial female surface mold is created. Some improvisation is the byword to be able to reassemble. You can lay up with carbon fiber or fiberglass. The initial glass coat, or equivalent will be only as good as your preparation. Paint and airbrush as appropriate. This is one suggestion. You might consider fabrication and welding a cover out of thin metal. Whatever the case you have dauntless task ahead of you. By the way, interesting sketches. Good Luck and God speed.
3D printing is expensive... But your idea is wonderful, I hope you accomplish it! Everything must be Custom built! I'll be following along.
Wish it would come to fruition. But, my wife passed in 2018 and I left Savannah. Still in touch with the shop though.
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