Over three decades of technical illustration experience, and an Illustrator user since version 3.0!
R.B. Fuller's Dymaxion Car
Description I have long been a fan of R. B. Fuller, his philosophy and inventions. This illustration of the Dymaxion Car (c. 1934) is actually a composite of features from all three of Bucky's prototypes, drawn from photo references and patent drawings. A labor of love. (I must admit a little bit of Photoshop in the top layer of transparency for this piece.)
Application Illustrator
Labels Realistic
Times Viewed 2142
Approved By Huan
David,
Your thirty-plus years of tech Illustration shows. I appreciate how complicated these types of renderings are to do. I applaud you. Great subject matter, by the way. We tend to see a lot of cars here, I am perhaps one of the most guilty, but this is so different from the norm, it is an intriguing piece to view and a fantastic insight into this odd little auto.
6 August 2009 - 15:42:
David McCord (DavidMcCord)
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Thanks. Not so "little" of a vehicle, though — it could carry 11 passengers at 128 MPH. There are some cool videos on YouTube, if you're interested. Thanks again!
6 August 2009 - 15:50:
voodoodog
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How cool would that be to have one? What a kick that must be to drive. Talk about turning some heads.
7 August 2009 - 13:05
Conversation With
CE (AIRLOCK)
Like me, David, your work must have undergone a trenendous transformation in every way due to the implementation of Illustrator. - That's the factor which sets you so far and away from most other tech renderers who have developed exclusively within the realm of Illustrator. I'm sure your years of experience - not to mention working in less elegant medium - enabled the depth and focus which brings such dynamic life to this piece. It is a pleasure for me to just stare into - and learn from - whatever you painstakingly create! ...An honor to have you here!
12 August 2009 - 08:43:
David McCord (DavidMcCord)
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Nothing can replace the experience of graphite-on-paper with good old-fashioned hand tools. It's akin to woodworking, or perhaps using a UV-3D polymer plotter to model something from data as opposed to sculpting with clay and kiln. The two experiences feed each other. Thanks for the praise! I shall do my best to deserve it.
9 August 2009 - 13:58
Conversation With
Jerry Mills (Husker)
Wow what a great illustration! I bow to your awesomeness. What a neat little piece of machinery. It almost looks like the Oscar Meyer mobile without the buns!
12 August 2009 - 08:50:
David McCord (DavidMcCord)
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Just call me "your excellency." (I'm only kidding of course. My humility is only exceeded by my modesty.) But seriously - thanks! Like so many things, if you break it down into its constituent parts, it's not so intimidating. Did take many, many hours, though! I had about 40 reference photos, videos, and patent drawings to work from!
Thanks. Not so "little" of a vehicle, though — it could carry 11 passengers at 128 MPH. There are some cool videos on YouTube, if you're interested. Thanks again!