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Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 27 2017, 09:15 AM
Progress on my 2.2T build for my 914 has slowed a bit due to funding. So I was able to take that effort and begin a project that I've wanted to do for months.
I'm 3D modeling the whole engine. Model work is done using Creo, the images rendered using Keyshot. Started on a few of the easier parts, well maybe not the easiest, but together they make up a large chunk of the engine and a big push of progress at the beginning helps the project move along.
I'm modeling these from actual parts, on my dining room table. Which is another reason I started with these particular parts, they're already cleaned.
Anyway, here's the first shot. More progress later in the week because I'll have a bit of time, but this is an open ended project. It gets work when I can.
Posted by: mb911 Aug 27 2017, 09:52 AM
I would have to talk to the guys at work but probably could have the students machine them in class for free if you wanted Glen? At least you would have a hard sample. We have 35 brand new cncs at work..
Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 27 2017, 10:19 AM
An accurate model would be amazing to see and build! Would 3D printing (or Ben's suggestion of CNC machining) be reasonable possibilities?
I love these folk's talents!
Posted by: DavidSweden Aug 27 2017, 10:50 AM
Nice work. I have modeled in 3D myself (although it was a few years ago) so I can appreciate the work you have put into it. I also have a 2.2 motor that going into my 914.
Have you posted pictures of your build on another thread?
Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 27 2017, 12:39 PM
I've been modeling with the plan of 3d printing, unfortunately these models wouldn't fare too well being machined, even at 1:1 scale, less so at the smaller scales I was planning.
I do have my build being documented here
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=311714&hl=slippery++slope
Posted by: raynekat Aug 27 2017, 01:27 PM
Count me in for one of your posters.
Maybe some cool T shirts as well?
Posted by: Mueller Aug 27 2017, 02:25 PM
Impressive work there!
Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 28 2017, 09:16 AM
Thanks for the interest!
Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 28 2017, 11:56 AM
https://flatsixfanatics.com/products/porsche-911-engine-1-4-scale-model-kit
Not the same but looks like a fun toy.
Posted by: Retroracer Aug 28 2017, 12:22 PM
This is very cool. That's the same engine I have in my M471 tribute car; would definitely be up for a poster / T shirt
Posted by: Optimusglen Aug 28 2017, 03:29 PM
Little progress today, continuing with the easier stuff. I also started the cam carrier for cylinders 1/2/3 but that's in it's infancy so no pics.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 28 2017, 03:48 PM
That is really cool. 
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 4 2017, 08:32 AM
Thanks guys, finally got a lot more done on the cam housings, lots of features... These aren't 100% nearly impossible to get that with all of the internal stuff, but it's a representation anyway.
More to go.
Posted by: 11tenths Sep 4 2017, 10:42 AM
I'm lov'in this!
Keep em coming.
Cheers- Harry
Posted by: raynekat Sep 4 2017, 02:41 PM
These would all.make great posters (I'll take a half dozen right now) or T shirts. 
Posted by: rudedude Sep 4 2017, 03:04 PM
Glen,
Really nice work! And thanks for the 914 blueprint, its almost too nice for the garage.
Jule
Posted by: DaveO90s4 Sep 4 2017, 04:24 PM
I love this stuff and this technology.
Had an interesting experience yesterday. Went to the dentist for a crown. Now they have a tiny little 3D camera 'wand' that they 'wave around' over the remaining part of the tooth, and over the opposing tooth, and it produces a rotatable 3D image of both that can very easily be edited 'just so' and then the press 'print' and the milling machine next door starts to mill a ceramic block. 20 minutes later there is the perfect crown to be glued in. The 3D images are all in perfect crisp clear accurate colour too.
Now just imagine - waving that all over a piece of engine alloy and pressing print in a (much larger) milling machine.
Or maybe that us done already and I don't know about it.
Dave
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 15 2017, 10:35 PM
Update with valve covers and hardware.
Posted by: mb911 Sep 16 2017, 05:31 AM
Looking great just like the real thing.
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 22 2017, 12:30 PM
More progress, a long way to go though.
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 22 2017, 10:26 PM
Had an open evening, so more progress.
You'll notice that in a lot of these the color/finish of the individual parts isn't exact. Each time I add to the model I make a new render file, and then I reassign colors to each part all over again. Because of this, I don't spend a ton of time honing the colors down. Once it's complete I'll get everything so that they look right but for now it's just WIP eye candy.
Posted by: Krieger Sep 22 2017, 10:47 PM
These are so cool to look at!
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 30 2017, 10:00 AM
Another part added.
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 4 2017, 09:25 AM
small update on the model the engine will be going into...
Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 4 2017, 10:40 AM
Oh man, this is my favorite kind of art. Well done!
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 11 2017, 08:42 AM
The two really needed to get together...
Posted by: bretth Oct 11 2017, 08:56 AM
Very nice. Makes you wish you can just hit print (on giant imaginary metal printing 3d printer) - come back in a few hours and a nice new car and motor will be ready to go.
Posted by: NeunEinVier Oct 11 2017, 11:25 AM
This 3D modeling stuff boggles my mind, how can it even be done without having the original CAD files for each component? And doing it at home no less...
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 11 2017, 12:20 PM
This 3D modeling stuff boggles my mind, how can it even be done without having the original CAD files for each component? And doing it at home no less...
It's easier once you wrap your mind around the process. Think about modeling a square block, within the software you define where you want the block to be, typically a plane to start. Then you define how big you want the block in 2 of it's three dimensions, lets say 4 inches by 6 inches, then you define how big you want it in the third dimension, lets do 2 inches. This is called an extrude.
For a cylinder, your starting shape would be a doughnut instead of a rectangle
Each feature is broken down the same way, but piling these features on top of eachother makes the part more complex. Some features might be cuts instead of an extrude. Some might be revolves, where you define a center axis and a cross section and the shape is revolved around thew axis. Really complex stuff gets modeled as a set or surfaces, where you can merge and cut the surfaces, or sweep along curved edges. Now take that and multiply by infinity. Easy as cake.
Posted by: burton73 Oct 11 2017, 12:28 PM
This is way to cool. Thanks for sharing your art with us. I love al art and find your work just as enjoyable is fine art. Maybe even more. Now there are people that do not get it but yo, let them eat cake.
Bob B
Posted by: Mueller Oct 11 2017, 01:56 PM
I'm never posting my models again, you have raised the bar too high!
Posted by: Marty Yeoman Oct 11 2017, 02:04 PM
For someone who used to 3D model for a living, I salute you Sir!! 
Posted by: Mueller Oct 11 2017, 02:18 PM
For someone who used to 3D model for a living, I salute you Sir!!
Play with Fusion 360 (free) yet? I still have Alibre yet I keep using Fusion due it being so darn easy (most of the time)
Posted by: siverson Oct 11 2017, 02:26 PM
Wow, neat.
-Steve
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 11 2017, 03:08 PM
Insane skills Glen!
Can you animate the engine?
Posted by: Retroracer Oct 11 2017, 04:33 PM
The two really needed to get together...
So impressed with these virtual racers. Extremely cool technology and skills.
Now if you could just swap out the rear minilites for Fuchs, add the Cibies on the front, tweak the color a little, slap some go-faster stripes on....?
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 20 2017, 05:48 AM
I've been playing around with some design concepts on the 914. Functionally, I know it's all wrong, either not needed or pulls air in the wrong direction. That's ok, it's a concept, I'm not an aero expert nor do I claim to be. This is to just get conversations started, and to get this idea on paper instead of it stuck in my brain.
Ok, just had to get my defense out before the attacks. It's not something for the purists.
On top of the GT-esq flares I added fender vents similar to the 991 RS's. Then I made a roof spoiler for it, I've been toying with this idea since I bought my 914. The design idea anyway, I didn't want to actually build one until I finished this rendering. Finally I added some side vents, might actually replace some of the air that the spoiler is sucking out of the bay, probably not enough though.
Regardless, hope you guys like it. If not, that's ok.
Posted by: 9fourteen14 Oct 23 2017, 10:15 AM
Progress on my 2.2T build for my 914 has slowed a bit due to funding. So I was able to take that effort and begin a project that I've wanted to do for months.
I'm 3D modeling the whole engine. Model work is done using Creo, the images rendered using Keyshot. Started on a few of the easier parts, well maybe not the easiest, but together they make up a large chunk of the engine and a big push of progress at the beginning helps the project move along.
I'm modeling these from actual parts, on my dining room table. Which is another reason I started with these particular parts, they're already cleaned.
Once done I will be using the model to drive a large exploded poster of the engine, I'm also toying with the idea of 3D printing the components in scale form and offering them as a kit. That's pretty far down the line though.
Anyway, here's the first shot. More progress later in the week because I'll have a bit of time, but this is an open ended project. It gets work when I can.
this is truly AMAZING
wow I am so impressed....
how can I see these?
914 luva
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 26 2017, 05:03 PM
More progress today!
Posted by: pete000 Oct 26 2017, 07:28 PM
NICE !
Posted by: infraredcalvin Oct 26 2017, 07:46 PM
This is way cool! I used somebody’s sketchup rendering to explore color ideas and simple add ons/deletions... yours takes it to a whole new level! Very nice, please keep sharing!
Posted by: RickS Oct 26 2017, 08:20 PM
Very impressive. I salute your mad skills. Especially like your side intake prototype. Have always thought that Porsche should have placed a side intakes in the B pillar/targa roll bar to help channel air to the engine grill. Look forward to your next rendering.
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 26 2017, 08:51 PM
Thanks guys! Here's a rendering with a realistic background. The added design features definitely get a mixed reaction, that's kind of the point. Gotta push the boundaries a bit sometimes.
And another of the current status of the engine.
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 27 2017, 09:12 AM
Here's a quick edit you guys might like. I don't have the valves/springs/retainers etc in there yet, but the ports are there.
link to a high res if anyone wants a new desktop background
http://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4456/24116722878_fc87775dc3_o.jpg
Posted by: defianty Oct 27 2017, 09:15 AM
Great work!
Posted by: mb911 Oct 27 2017, 09:18 AM
Looks great..
Posted by: tygaboy Oct 27 2017, 10:42 AM
I've been toying with adding vents to my car and really like your design.
Would you be willing to share the measurements or some close up, detail views?
Either way, great stuff! 
Keep it coming.
Posted by: Optimusglen Oct 30 2017, 02:28 PM
A few additions. Worked on getting the components done for the head assembly.
Then moved onto the intakes.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 1 2017, 11:19 AM
Added some more detail to the engine lid
Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 1 2017, 12:52 PM
OMG! When you get this done, I hope you can sell some prints. I would love to frame of those for my garage or office. Beautiful work.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 3 2017, 08:32 AM
I messed around with the 914 model some more, added a GT bumper up front, some different fogs, and played with the sail trim without the vinyl. I kinda dig the look when paired with a metallic color. Oh, and some talbot style mirrors.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 8 2017, 09:29 AM
Added the fan pulley, and got a start on the carbs. LOTs of features still to add for the carbs.
Posted by: raynekat Nov 8 2017, 06:13 PM
To me, you could put together a nice little soft cover book with all these drawings in it. I'd buy it. Very cool.
Posted by: raynekat Nov 8 2017, 06:15 PM
Or get together with someone making a DIY repair manual...you supply the drawings/diagrams.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 8 2017, 06:34 PM
To me, you could put together a nice little soft cover book with all these drawings in it. I'd buy it. Very cool.
That would be cool
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 9 2017, 08:49 AM
Other color ways, and flipped the lid up.
And an almost all black engine...
Posted by: Mueller Nov 9 2017, 09:39 AM
Other color ways, and flipped the lid up.
And an almost all black engine...
the all black engine is cool, sorta like a special outlaw build type motor.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 16 2017, 09:14 PM
Did some more design work on my outlaw model, certainly not for everyone but it's been fun making a hotrod.
No plans to make any of this, since most of it would be useless in the real world. But it's been fun seeing where the boundaries are from a design standpoint, stepped over a few times and reined it back a little, still pushing strong at that boundary though so if you're a purist, or pretend to be one, you're assuredly going to dislike it. Even if you're not a purist, these design elements have proven to not be everyone's taste.
That's ok.
Now that that's out of the way, lets get into it!
Up front, I created a new turn signal lens and bucket incorporating a new vent to funnel air to the front brakes. Fender vents are unchanged.
Changed the lugs to studs, and added some Michelin branding (not a sponsor) as well.
Out back I started playing around with a modern tail light assembly. These also incorporate small side vents and also use some lighting techniques seen on modern cars.
The roof spoiler remains unchanged, but I added a second purpose of supporting the front wheel of a bicycle! Haha.
The rear part of the rack is just roughed in currently, but you get the idea.
Then I played around with a few colors.
Posted by: Krieger Nov 16 2017, 11:50 PM
Posted by: falcor75 Nov 17 2017, 12:22 AM
Those rear quarter air intakes would be perfect for doing a Boxster engine conversion.
Posted by: mb911 Nov 18 2017, 08:46 AM
Those rear quarter air intakes would be perfect for doing a Boxster engine conversion.
Though I would love to incorporate that into my build.. Oil tank is an issue though on my car..
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 20 2017, 11:36 AM
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 22 2017, 08:40 PM
Added some more design features, this one is definitely on the wild side.
Posted by: raynekat Nov 23 2017, 12:08 AM
One could sell a few of those front lower valence/spoilers.
Looks incredible.
Front turn signal lens look great as well.
Posted by: Larmo63 Nov 23 2017, 12:21 AM
I love the roof spoiler idea if it was done right. It could actually bolt up underneath the targa bar into the six ski rack holes.
Posted by: jim912928 Nov 23 2017, 11:29 AM
Maybe there is room in the 2018 914 calendar for a few of these?
Posted by: Amenson Nov 23 2017, 05:11 PM
Glen,
Check your PM's.
Cheers,
Scott
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 24 2017, 10:40 AM
I got some time to start hashing out the Zenith carbs, one side of the carburetor coming along nicely, the other side not started yet.
Posted by: Mueller Nov 24 2017, 12:09 PM
Are you using hand tools to measure or a scanner? Great work as usual.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 24 2017, 12:27 PM
Are you using hand tools to measure or a scanner? Great work as usual.
All hand tools. I did get a quote to rent a scanner, more for the engine case, but the cost to do so is too much for my blood even with the 20% discount that would come from them sharing my work on social media. Way too much for a hobby when my real engine sucks up all my money.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 28 2017, 12:12 PM
Maybe there is room in the 2018 914 calendar for a few of these?
I'd love to see any of my stuff in the calendar (or future calendars) for 914World. I don't push it much because it's not a real car and really isn't everyone's cup-o-tea. But, if whoever is putting it together wants it, I'd be happy to send a higher resolution image.
Little bit more work on the 914, lots of completely original design elements. Seeing the rendered images with the flares as separate parts makes me want to go this route instead of welding them on. We'll see...
I opted for a classic Michelin tire letter style, dropped the roof spoiler for this one but kept my RSR side and fender scoops. Also kept my modern signals and tails with integrated scoops.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 29 2017, 03:26 PM
Some narrow body versions, new steel wheels but they're not quite done yet. I need to adjust the sizing and offset I think.
Posted by: Optimusglen Nov 30 2017, 03:22 PM
Added wide steelies, and some motion squiggles. With the squiggles I wanted to have a driver of some sort, so I snagged a bust online and tossed it in.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 4 2017, 11:33 AM
More on the carbs, been really cool to get up close and personal with all of the stuff that you usually just clean and assemble.
I don't have modeled screw threads on most of the stuff that uses threads, mostly because it takes so much more time to create/export/render. Once the model is done I'll be going back and adding the threads as a bump map on the surfaces that need it. For now you get smooth cylinders going into smooth cylinders.
I realize that by now a lot of the purists don't even look at this thread anymore so they don't get to see the stuff I do for the engine. So for the rest of you, enjoy!!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 4 2017, 11:38 AM
Well I love your work!
Posted by: mb911 Dec 4 2017, 12:45 PM
Looks great to me as well..
Posted by: jd74914 Dec 4 2017, 01:03 PM
Awesome carb render!!
Posted by: rudedude Dec 4 2017, 01:29 PM
Looks great Glen! Cool designs and thinking
Jule
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 10 2017, 11:00 AM
Thank you!!!
More work on the carbs, floats are in as well as the lower portion of the airbox. Still some details to add to the airbox
From above as clay.
and from the side as clay
I was able to find a basic model online for the trans. This is more of a place holder until I can make my own since this is supposed to be a 930 trans.
Posted by: mb911 Dec 10 2017, 11:48 AM
Looking cool.. Looks like allot of time to draw to this point..
I wonder if you might be able to improve my oil tank drawings if I sent you one?
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 11 2017, 05:46 PM
Looking cool.. Looks like allot of time to draw to this point..
I wonder if you might be able to improve my oil tank drawings if I sent you one?
Yeah I could probably do that.
Added these clips this evening.
Posted by: raynekat Dec 11 2017, 06:12 PM
Looking cool.. Looks like allot of time to draw to this point..
I wonder if you might be able to improve my oil tank drawings if I sent you one?
Yeah I could probably do that.
Added these clips this evening.
At some point, I hope you'll offer all of these drawings for purchase????
I think you could sell T-shirts, coffee table books with a bunch of these prints in them, etc, etc.
Posted by: Mueller Dec 11 2017, 06:18 PM
I like the screw slot orientation being the same.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 11 2017, 09:15 PM
Had a bit more time this evening so I started on some other bits.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 13 2017, 03:50 PM
Can you imagine how slow this tow rig would be? hahaha I made the trailer myself, the VW is just a download, kinda low quality.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 13 2017, 03:57 PM
You have MAD SKILLS my friend, truly admire your talent and vision.
My current Rally project is based off one of your renderings.
Oscar
Posted by: Mueller Dec 13 2017, 04:06 PM
Can you imagine how slow this tow rig would be? hahaha I made the trailer myself, the VW is just a download, kinda low quality.
Too neat, that would make a cool picture/poster for the office or garage.
Posted by: theer Dec 13 2017, 04:44 PM
Yep - it would be verrrry slow. I towed my '72 914 shell with my VW bus from So Cal to New York back in the day... with a tow-bar.
that picture is neat.. actually doing it, was not.
Posted by: Porcharu Dec 16 2017, 07:07 PM
You make my work look like POOP. Well done sir. Those images are going onto my screen saver at work to get me motivated to work on the car again.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Dec 17 2017, 10:49 AM
I've been playing around with some design concepts on the 914. Functionally, I know it's all wrong, either not needed or pulls air in the wrong direction. That's ok, it's a concept, I'm not an aero expert nor do I claim to be. This is to just get conversations started, and to get this idea on paper instead of it stuck in my brain.
Ok, just had to get my defense out before the attacks. It's not something for the purists.
On top of the GT-esq flares I added fender vents similar to the 991 RS's. Then I made a roof spoiler for it, I've been toying with this idea since I bought my 914. The design idea anyway, I didn't want to actually build one until I finished this rendering. Finally I added some side vents, might actually replace some of the air that the spoiler is sucking out of the bay, probably not enough though.
Regardless, hope you guys like it. If not, that's ok.
There is no reward without risk.
Your imagination and skill are outstanding.
Don't apologize, keep them coming, they're all beautiful.
The overhead with the roof spoiler and vented fenders is fantastic.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 19 2017, 08:50 AM
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 19 2017, 09:52 AM
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
Now...that's a poster I'd love hanging on my wall one day.
Perfectooo....
Oscar
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 19 2017, 11:17 AM
still a lot of parts to add
Posted by: Mueller Dec 19 2017, 11:19 AM
still a lot of parts to add
Remove 2 cylinders and you'd have another market with the Polo engine guys!
Posted by: gereed75 Dec 19 2017, 11:57 AM
way cool. almost enough to motivate me to abandon my real six and build a conversion hot rod! just so i could modify without remorse. thanks
i am sure that this work could earn some bucks for providing graphics to vendors in the porsche world.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 19 2017, 12:03 PM
The current state of the engine (read: unfinished) along with a wide 914. 
Posted by: sb914 Dec 19 2017, 12:11 PM
That's freaking awesome! You're the man !
Posted by: siverson Dec 19 2017, 01:38 PM
Very impressive.
And I think that bus has a 3.6 in it so it shouldn't be a problem! 
-Steve
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 19 2017, 02:20 PM
Extremely nice work.
Posted by: raynekat Dec 19 2017, 03:45 PM
The current state of the engine (read: unfinished) along with a wide 914.
It just gets better and better.....awesome work.
Posted by: Optimusglen Dec 29 2017, 10:21 AM
More work on the first case half, I underestimated the amount of work the case alone would need. It's getting there though!
Still obviously a work in progress.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 29 2017, 10:32 AM
You are making me drool
ONE day I'll have a teen with a SIX...ONE DAY!!!
Posted by: shuie Dec 29 2017, 01:30 PM
amazing.
Posted by: sbartmess Jan 15 2018, 09:05 PM
I love your solid modeling renderings. Say, I"m working on designing a garage to house my aircooled stable and was wondering if you could export a plan view of a 914-6 to a 2-d AutoCAD (*.dwg or *.dxf) file for my use in architectural layouts? It's a tight building (existing) and need to make every inch count.
Thanks,
Scott Bartmess
Posted by: McMark Jan 16 2018, 07:22 AM
There's a 914 model on GrabCAD.com. It's not very accurate, but I used it when modeling my shop renovation.
Attached image(s)
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 11 2018, 09:09 PM
Some additions since I posted last.
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 22 2018, 04:18 PM
I know it's not 914 related, but thought you guys might enjoy it anyway.
Posted by: Mueller Feb 22 2018, 05:21 PM
Simply amazing work.
Have you played with animations yet? I made my 1st assembly in Fusion 360 a few nights ago, not a fan of it compared to my old Alibre.
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 24 2018, 04:43 PM
No time for working with animations yet, someday, maybe.
Posted by: Rusty Feb 24 2018, 04:59 PM
Your work is simply gorgeous.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Feb 25 2018, 04:15 PM
Those rear quarter air intakes would be perfect for doing a Boxster engine conversion.
Or AC !
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 26 2018, 02:45 PM
I had to make a racing version of that early 911.
1965 Monte Carlo rally
Posted by: Dion Feb 26 2018, 08:33 PM
Glen, make your own calendar. I’d spring for one.
Love your renderings. That Monte 911 is excellent with motor tucked next to it.
Posted by: Mueller Feb 26 2018, 11:14 PM
Glen, make your own calendar. I’d spring for one.
Love your renderings. That Monte 911 is excellent with motor tucked next to it.
^ditto , I'd get 2, one for home and office.
Posted by: raynekat Feb 28 2018, 12:20 AM
I'd take a few calendars if you ever do them.
Give them out as Christmas gifts to my Porsche friends.
Posted by: sb914 Feb 28 2018, 07:18 AM
I'd buy a calendar for sure!!!
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 1 2018, 04:01 PM
Thanks guys! Some stuff is in the works, will try to get a calendar available to those who want one.
in the meantime, here's a few rendered views of a 9146GT I've been working on. Not 100% accurate, but each time I change things it gets closer.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 3 2018, 10:41 AM
Got my new headers modeled and added to the engine.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 9 2018, 03:43 PM
Some more eye candy.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 10 2018, 08:21 AM
And a few parts added to the engine.
It's getting more and more complete, but still missing a lot of smaller bits. The next big chunk is finishing the carb linkage.
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 27 2018, 03:09 PM
Some more 914 content.
tried my hand at motion blur. Came out ok I think.
and another livery. This one was used on a 911, but I like it so I made one for the 914-6/GT.
And a shot of the naked model. I've been making some more changes and tweaks to this one, changed the rear flares a bit, the skirts, the front bumper, and a bunch of stuff you cant see. 
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 27 2018, 03:37 PM
Crazy skills. The front valance side needs to be parallel to the ground and the rocker covers need to move outward a bit.
Posted by: mepstein Mar 27 2018, 03:43 PM
I'm not a calendar person but I would like some that I could frame and display.
Posted by: Amenson Mar 27 2018, 08:18 PM
I'm not a calendar person but I would like some that I could frame and display.
https://society6.com/autoillustrated/s?q=&page=1
And it is on sale today!
I just ordered a canvas Brumos!
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 28 2018, 12:13 PM
Thanks for the share Amenson.
Working on some variations for a calendar, going to keep it all 914 and 914-6 related, including some views of the engine I've been working on.
Here's a new one, a bit of an offroad 914. I'll probably be adding a roof rack, spare, antenna etc. But it's a starting point.
The Fuchs models that I have on many of my other renderings are 16" and just looked weird and out of place on the lifted 914 so I swapped in the widened 15" steelies. I think ideally it will have narrow 15" Fuchs but that means remodeling.
Posted by: gothspeed Mar 28 2018, 01:06 PM
Awesome work!! I have been posting some of your renderings on my fuchs GT flare thread. I also try to post links to your thread to give you credit! 
Posted by: Optimusglen Mar 29 2018, 08:14 PM
Rock on.
More additions to the flat 6 model.
Posted by: Krieger Mar 29 2018, 10:51 PM
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 11 2018, 01:54 PM
I've been busy!
I was contacted by a really big deal advertising firm out of San Francisco, MTZHF. They have a client they are working with and were interested in some of my work. We discussed the details a bit of what they were looking for and I gave them a bid. This week at some point they are pitching it to their client. Hoping for the best here but it's been a few nights of light sleep and a bunch of hand wringing.
I hadn't signed a NDA yet so officially they couldn't discuss the client, but it doesn't take much searching online to see that Audi is their only automotive client.
So... this is exciting! If it gets approved it'll allow me to knock out my real 6-cyl project, as well as provide some funds for a 10 year anniversary trip for my wife and I.
In the meantime, here's a bunch of stuff I've been working on lately!
Exploded view of the 6-cyl head.
RSR brake caliper and a rotor I slapped together
exploded view of the brake
a new 356 model, this was a purchased model that I had to do some tweaking to, also the wheels are scratch built.
Further work on my 934 model, currently about 80% of the exterior is scratch built along with the wheels and tires.
And finally to bring it all back down to earth. I purchased a LE spoiler for the 914, I was toying with the idea of painting my bumpers black and wanted to see what it would look like.
Posted by: sb914 Apr 11 2018, 04:31 PM
Hope you get the job, and keep posting your awesome works.
Thank you !
Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 11 2018, 05:32 PM
There's people with talent and then there is you. You passed them up long ago. 
Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 11 2018, 07:21 PM
All of your work is beautiful.
Nobody has captured our cars as accurately and emotionally as you have.
Posted by: Krieger Apr 11 2018, 09:47 PM
Good luck dude!
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 25 2018, 08:41 AM
for those following along, the client loved my work but didn't think it was a good fit for the particular model they were working on. They think it might work with a different model, so maybe some time in the future this'll work out.
Until then, it's more of the same...
just kidding. I made a boat
I've always loved old wooden boats. Never owned one yet but I got as far as getting plans and putting together a build list. I reconsidered, not enough garage space, but that doesn't stop me from building a virtual version. The plans for this are available online, it's called a Riviera. I deviated from the plans a little by lengthening it, angling the transom forward, and tweaking some of the curvature. Design cues from many old wooden runabouts but most notably Chris Craft.
And I know it's not 914 related, but I dropped my LWB early 911 model into a new environment I created. backdrop is of course a photo, but the ground and textures are all done in the rendering software.
I'll be doing a 914 in this setting for the calendar, any requests on slab-side or GT?
Posted by: Mueller Apr 25 2018, 11:29 AM
I have a Chris Craft you can have.... just pay shipping and maybe trade for a few 3D files for me to print and or CNC mill something... persona use and I'll make sure you get one.
Posted by: Optimusglen May 11 2018, 10:52 PM
Trying again for a rendering in a scene and trying to make it look real. I've tried before and have had varying amounts of success, never really happy with it.
My goal is that the only way people know it's a rendered image is because the panel gaps are too good, haha. I fooled a few people on FB but it's better than the previous attempt at least.
Car may not be everyones taste with the modifications and big wheels, but I dig it.
Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 12 2018, 08:24 AM
It looks so damn real. Great job.
Posted by: MDTerp May 12 2018, 09:04 AM
Fooled me at first. Such amazing work! Keep posting these great images.
Posted by: burton73 May 12 2018, 10:28 AM
I know that you have heard this but your work is, a work of art!
Thanks for sharing with us.
Bob B
Posted by: michelko May 12 2018, 11:37 AM
unbelievable......
Posted by: Wyvern May 12 2018, 12:34 PM
I just can't get over how fantastic this is ... I would say almost better than a photo can show . I love that it is always clean and no lighting issues / reflections and other elements in photos.
Could I commission / pay for a custom rendering ?
Posted by: Millerwelds May 12 2018, 01:57 PM
Thouroughly enjoying! Keep posting! Where can I learn this craft? Love it.
Posted by: Mueller May 12 2018, 02:07 PM
great rendering, the run over /smashed soda plastic container really adds some realism to the picture.
Posted by: euro911 May 12 2018, 03:39 PM
You forgot the two little locating pins on the head
Seriously, your artworks is truly amazing
"And I know it's not 914 related, but I dropped my LWB early 911 model into a new environment I created. backdrop is of course a photo, but the ground and textures are all done in the rendering software."
Nice. My '66 912 will eventually pose in that stance with wide steelies, just will be Bahama Yellow, if I can afford a new paint job
Posted by: Optimusglen May 13 2018, 05:52 AM
Thanks guys!
Mire stuff added to the engine model, namely throttle linkage.
Posted by: Optimusglen May 27 2018, 05:10 PM
Bump for a new part added.
Posted by: amfab May 27 2018, 08:37 PM
just fantastic
Posted by: Optimusglen Sep 14 2018, 12:07 PM
Been awhile! I have certainly been busy, some really fun client work and a bunch of non-914 stuff, so I haven't posted here in awhile. Thought today should be the day to inject some life into this thread.
To answer a few questions I missed:
- I don't generally do client work anymore. I was doing that a lot way back but it got to be too stressful and it turned this hobby of mine into a part time job that didn't pay very well. So I've pared it down to just a few select clients that I have an ongoing relationship with.
-If you're interested in learning and are just beginning, I'd suggest downloading Blender, it's a 3D model/render program, free to use and learn. There are many tutorials online, lots on YouTube alone. It's not actually what I use but for a beginner it's probably the cheapest and easiest way to get your foot in the door. You'll want to build up your computer for the work though.
Progress on my real 914: The 6 build has stalled out while I inject money and time into my 3D model and render stuff. Software is expensive. Otherwise, it's running and driving just fine with the 1911 on Webers.
Now for the meat and potatoes of the post.
From the 1971 Monte Carlo rally, here's the #7 9146/GT
I am aware there are some differences (i.e. wheel finish/color) I just like these layouts more. This isn't meant to be a historical archive submission.
Posted by: Mueller Sep 14 2018, 01:15 PM
Looks great.
Getting a new 3D printer in the next few weeks, I need to model up some P-car parts to test out when I get it.
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 20 2019, 07:28 PM
Hey all, haven't posted in awhile and I apologize. I've been uber busy with work, 2nd-work, baby, life, and the 914 has been in storage for the winter so out of sight/out of mind.
A few updates, not a lot of new 914 stuff rolling through but I've been meaning to revisit the narrow body model and maybe create some 4-lug Fuchs for it. In the meantime, feast your eyes.
I think my talents have been gradually getting better. The opportunity with 000 Magazine has been so so so much fun and it's made me grow a lot. I'm hoping you guys are subscribers so you can experience these builds as they happen.
The engine model made a little progress, I've got the tins nearly done for the 911 configuration. Mounts next.
My favorite model to work with currently, a nicely detailed Singer 911
And I've made a new Minilite model with a Pirelli P7 Corsa
There are probably hundreds more that I've done, but I don't want to bombard you guys too much with non-914 things. Cheers!
Posted by: euro911 Feb 21 2019, 01:50 AM
Awesome talent you possess
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 23 2019, 01:11 PM
Hey guys, finally some more 914 stuff worth sharing.
I made a new Fuchs model.
So I put them on a narrow body 914
The color is called Yellow Ochre, not a factory color.
Posted by: JC 914-73 Jul 23 2019, 01:28 PM
Speechless, awesome work !
How long would it take to get to this level of work from just starting to learn 3D modelling?
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 23 2019, 01:44 PM
Speechless, awesome work !
How long would it take to get to this level of work from just starting to learn 3D modelling?
It all depends on your ability to pick up new software and which software or modeling style you're doing. For a truly gifted individual it could be a matter of months, for someone else it could be years and years. It also depends on your learning style, some people can watch a tutorial for something and pick up all the key points, or someone like me just has to mess around with the software to slowly uncover new capabilities.
There are some shortcuts so start making some decent looking stuff. A program called Blender is a good first step for someone who has no background. It's free, pretty capable, and there are a lot of tutorials online. Bonus is that there are models available that you can purchase to give you something to play around with that doesn't require you to model an entire car for your first experience. I don't use bender, but I've seen beginners have good luck with it.
Posted by: JC 914-73 Jul 23 2019, 02:10 PM
Thx for the feed back Glen, may be there is hope. I played with SilidWorks a bit and modelled a brake rotor and some other simple stuff. I tried building a tube airframe but was not successful and kind of gave up. I even thought of taking a night class at a local tech college but can't justify the cost since this is just a hobby thing. May be I'll try the software you mentioned.
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 23 2019, 02:43 PM
Thx for the feed back Glen, may be there is hope. I played with SilidWorks a bit and modelled a brake rotor and some other simple stuff. I tried building a tube airframe but was not successful and kind of gave up. I even thought of taking a night class at a local tech college but can't justify the cost since this is just a hobby thing. May be I'll try the software you mentioned.
yeah, Solidworks is an engineering type software (as is my main software, Creo) which definitely has advantages in some areas, but big disadvantages in others if you're not actually building models that are to be used in engineering or production. They call these "nurbs" models.
Blender is a polygon model program, the process is quicker in many ways if you're just looking to make cool things and create pictures of them.
Posted by: JC 914-73 Jul 24 2019, 05:53 AM
Thx Glen, will definitely look up Blender
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 24 2019, 08:19 AM
Outstanding work.
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 25 2019, 12:01 PM
At last, the 2.0 Fuchs are done. 
Posted by: euro911 Jul 25 2019, 12:27 PM
Just noticed something ... missing the rear valance
Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 25 2019, 02:32 PM
Just noticed something ... missing the rear valance
haha, yeah. The item I dislike most about the 914. You couldn't pay me to put on on.
Well, you could. it'd just be a lot.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jul 25 2019, 03:00 PM
Just noticed something ... missing the rear valance
haha, yeah. The item I dislike most about the 914. You couldn't pay me to put on on.
Well, you could. it'd just be a lot.
Tough crowd around here...but not as tough as our sessions!
Funny about the valance thing. I only like flared cars without the rear valance, narrow cars need them to my eyes for some reason I can't put my finger on.
Posted by: Optimusglen Jan 7 2020, 07:40 PM
I can't count how many times I've redone the CAD for my flared 914 model. Each time getting a bit closer. Here's my latest version, fronts are looking pretty good here, rears still need some massaging but it's coming along.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 8 2020, 02:45 AM
Astounding
Posted by: falcor75 Jan 8 2020, 02:51 AM
That looks so damn real its annoying....
Posted by: Optimusglen Jan 8 2020, 02:48 PM
haha, thanks guys.
Had a chance to work on the rear flares some more as well as a few other details.
Posted by: Optimusglen Jan 10 2020, 09:35 AM
progress on the Brumos car
Posted by: GTSandberg Jan 10 2020, 09:53 AM
No doubt, the best 3D representation og the 914 ever! Devil is in the details .
Only thing not looking 100% realistic is the panel gaps especially around the pop up lights.. they are far to perfect .
Posted by: Optimusglen Jan 10 2020, 09:56 AM
Haha, the gaps around the lights was brought up before at one point, I even purposely misaligned the pop-up covers a little to make it more realistic. Maybe I need to misalign them a bit more.
Posted by: GTSandberg Jan 10 2020, 10:38 AM
I think its fine. Something for us real life builders to strive for
Posted by: Optimusglen Jan 20 2020, 08:15 PM
More updates!
And yes, I don't think the Porsche letters are on the engine lids of the real life counterparts of these cars. It's just my absolute favorite design element of the 914 and I refuse* to show one without them.
*unless it's for a client and they're giving me money, haha.
Posted by: raynekat Jan 20 2020, 11:21 PM
Awesome as ever.
I'd lose a bunch of money betting that these were real photos.
They're that realistic.
Amazing....
Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 21 2020, 02:47 AM
Wow....
Posted by: Uniquecoaches Jan 21 2020, 08:54 AM
Absolutely Amazing.
Posted by: Optimusglen Feb 11 2020, 09:40 AM
I started working up a model after the #40 car, coincidentally news of it's new ownership broke the day after I posted this on my Instagram account. 
Details on mine aren't right on, wheel size/offsets for one, but I feel like it gets 90% there.
I also revisited my engine model and wrapped up the oil pump as well as a few other components. Still a lot to go if I want it to be complete...
Posted by: euro911 Feb 11 2020, 03:47 PM
I like the hover-board effect
Posted by: Mueller Feb 11 2020, 04:27 PM
Requesting a 914 version of the Ferrari Monza SP2
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 27 2020, 06:43 PM
haha, I don't do Ferrari often, here's my last. Hope you guys can pick up on the reference.
I reworked some of the materials on the engine model. Trying to get a worn finish on the case specifically, but also just some texture on other parts to increase realism. 
I think it looks pretty cool, but it looks like a scale model. (coincidentally, I bought a 3D printer and am going to print off a 1/4 scale engine)
The crowd I run with in 3D rendering are phenomenal, making things that look 100% real, even to the trained professional eye. I'm still nowhere near that level yet, and part of me doesn't want to pursue it at all.
Posted by: Spoke Apr 27 2020, 07:54 PM
haha, I don't do Ferrari often, here's my last. Hope you guys can pick up on the reference.
Jack up the back of the car, put it in reverse, start the car and watch the miles roll off of the odometer. Nice one Ferris.
Posted by: Optimusglen Jun 19 2020, 02:09 PM
Just in case anyone is looking for a new desktop background.
extra large version here.
http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49944287452_655bf9ecd8_4k.jpg
Posted by: pete000 Jun 19 2020, 02:23 PM
Looking great, sell them on Turbo Squid !
Posted by: Optimusglen Jun 19 2020, 02:37 PM
Posting again because the last one got clipped on the previous page.
Just in case anyone is looking for a new desktop background.
extra large version here.
http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49944287452_655bf9ecd8_4k.jpg
Posted by: raynekat Jun 19 2020, 10:50 PM
The realism is mind blowing....
Posted by: Vysoc Jun 20 2020, 10:03 AM
You are truly incredible, thank you so much for the inspiration.
Time to get back to my project, makes my Zenith's look really cool.
I also think the trailing roof spoiler/wing has some definite merit. A little extension on the Single Cab VW roofline would also be cool!
Keep the idea's flowing!!!!
Thanks again for sharing!
Vysoc 
Posted by: bahnzai Apr 2 2022, 02:47 PM
Glen, I was not sure where to post these for the most viewers, but I finally got these framed. Thanks again for the great artwork!
I will really enjoy them.
Posted by: bahnzai Apr 2 2022, 02:50 PM
Posted by: rjames Apr 2 2022, 07:04 PM
Just discovered this thread. Breathtaking!
Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 3 2022, 07:59 AM
As usual. Spectacular.
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 3 2023, 12:27 PM
It's been a few years, but I'm still hammering away at it.
I did a set of rendered images for last year's WCR, this view in a number of 914 colors
I'm still working up some custom bits for my own car
The molds for these flares are in my garage, waiting for warmer weather.
And I've also made some headway on developing a 914 3D configurator!! (link in my signature) Currently beta testing, but it's been something I've been working towards for quite some time. No intention of stepping on any toes for the visualizer that's out there.
All my latest https://www.instagram.com/glen.cordle/
Posted by: Optimusglen Apr 20 2023, 09:00 AM
A while back I had modeled up the chassis dolly detailed on Pbase.com https://pbase.com/9146gt/the9146gt_project_914_dolly
A few edits on the details, and hardware/wheels downloaded from McMaster.
So I decided to run off a couple of views of it.
I'll need to do some chassis work on my real car eventually, but I think I'll probably go for a rotisserie... 
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 20 2023, 09:06 AM
Such ridiculously great work. I could look at it all day. 
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