First Sketchbattle suggestion:

"phenotyp" (phenotyp) 04/23/2019 at 12:25 • Filed to: sketch, sketchbattle

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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! a SAAB X Miata. I dig the idea a lot, and want to get something like that right. I’m not there yet, but I can really see a lot of promise in the concept.

It’s gotta be electric. It’d take some tricky convertible-top geometry to work, hence the high rear deck. Needs some large, solid surfaces, and some airflow through and through.

Thanks, y’all, for the challenges. I need the workouts. Let’s sketch some more.

Agrajag > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 12:28

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This is awesome.

Man, do i need to start drawing again.

phenotyp > Agrajag 04/23/2019 at 12:38

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Does it say electric SAAB roadster? I haven’t convinced myself yet, but I really like the idea.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 12:41

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Th e roofline does look a lot like the old 900 convertible so I say the convertible part works. And the windshield is SAAB. 

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 12:42

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Sketch some more? What about a modern Buick Roadmaster Wagon (essentially just a wagonized Enclave, I guess)? Or a modern version of the Honda CX500 motorcycle with the notable sideways v-twin? Or a modern MGB GT!

I wish I could draw, lol.

phenotyp > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 04/23/2019 at 12:47

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Right. So what if SAAB made a Miata? It’d need some tricksy latches and stuff on the A pillar, and if it’s electric and you don’t have to worry about engine packaging, and it needs to look Swedish... that last part I haven’t gotten right yet. 

nerd_racing > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 12:47

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Looks like an Alpine A110 

phenotyp > nerd_racing 04/23/2019 at 12:48

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Well, that’s flattering. 

nerd_racing > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 13:08

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I’d say so! Meant as a compliment for sure

Snuze: Needs another Swede > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 13:12

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When I think swedish I tend to think boxy/chunky.  

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/23/2019 at 13:13

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Ugh, this was a reply to your comment above about making it “look swedish”.  

phenotyp > nerd_racing 04/23/2019 at 13:13

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I love the Alpine (never having even seen, let alone driven it). There are some surfaces that I don’t think work right, and I wish they’d gone farther ahead, rather than back. But what I would give to have been a part of that design team, and making the case for it.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 13:14

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Sorry, I can’t seem to Kinja today.  

Okay, as for suggestions, h ere’s one for you: a modern ‘68-’70 Formula 1 car.

I love the experimental, weird mishmash of old and new in that era. They have a very “form follows function” racecar look, but not overly sleek like todays CFD’d and wind-tunneled cars.

Also, bonus points if it has a hot-vee w/ snake bundle exhaust!

phenotyp > Snuze: Needs another Swede 04/23/2019 at 13:20

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You and me both. Apparently Kinja and Firefox aren’t going to play nice.

I love bundles of snakes, burned to a crisp. That era of F1 is pretty much the best.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > phenotyp 04/23/2019 at 13:42

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Classic!