Grand National WIP by Swidhelm
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Okay, I'm still working on Predator but I needed a break. This is one of my favorite cars, the Buick Regal Grand National. I still have alot of refining to do on this thing. Some lines that are sharp need to be smoothed, and vice versa, and it is still fairly low res. No interior either. Used a bunch of photos and a Dub City diecast as references. Hope you enjoy. I will of coarse render pics later on when it has been developed further that are not so . . . just there. Heh.
Comments (5)
Beautiful work my friend! It looks like it's coming along very nicely, almost erealistic enough to be ready to roll off the screen. Can't wait to see it finished :)
Great looking turbo brick you've got there. What's funny is that v6 with a turbo has as much (if not more) oomph to it than the v8 in the Corvette of the same model year. (Makes ya wonder what the hell happened in later 3800 series v6 engines.) Also these cars tend to make fools of those who underestimate it's "granny car" appearance. (Although the hood bulge and wheels should be a pretty good clue it's not a run o' the mill Regal if they don't catch the badging.) Cars like this also leave many wondering if the general can ever do it again.
You're off to a great start!
I like the story of the engine and it's production line which was first shipped off to China and then retrieved only to be farmed out to Jeep as the 350 look alike mentality set in at GM. That it came back for good and even spawned a Pontiac and a Chevrolet is amazing. My acquaintance with the driver was Jerry Grant in his rookie year at Indy and The All American Racers installation (not the Offy? the Offy).
Very beautiful image!!Excellently done work!! * V ****