Nov 27, 2004 #1 reotex Automotive Nov 27, 2004 2 like to make an automotive scale model as starter for real production, what is a good scale to use, 1/4th 1/3th ??
like to make an automotive scale model as starter for real production, what is a good scale to use, 1/4th 1/3th ??
Nov 27, 2004 #2 GregLocock Automotive Apr 10, 2001 23,349 Depends what you want it for. Our stylists often use 1/5 scale , as do the aerodynamicists. For packaging and so on we use 1:1 so we can use slave and carry-over parts. Cheers Greg Locock Upvote 0 Downvote
Depends what you want it for. Our stylists often use 1/5 scale , as do the aerodynamicists. For packaging and so on we use 1:1 so we can use slave and carry-over parts. Cheers Greg Locock
Nov 28, 2004 Thread starter #3 reotex Automotive Nov 27, 2004 2 1/5 is good for me, its indeed for the aerodynamics, in this case a 3 meter long closed twin axle trailer, many thanks your info. Upvote 0 Downvote
1/5 is good for me, its indeed for the aerodynamics, in this case a 3 meter long closed twin axle trailer, many thanks your info.
Nov 28, 2004 #4 GregLocock Automotive Apr 10, 2001 23,349 With a 3 metre long model you'll need a 'full size' (in car terms) wind tunnel, although you may get away with a half size one if the test section is long enough. Check with your wind tunnel for the maximum size models they can accept! Cheers Greg Locock Upvote 0 Downvote
With a 3 metre long model you'll need a 'full size' (in car terms) wind tunnel, although you may get away with a half size one if the test section is long enough. Check with your wind tunnel for the maximum size models they can accept! Cheers Greg Locock
