2b2 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) Mercury C557 Cortina a progression of the last side-shot thumbnail (elsewhere), with a different (though related) donor (LINK) still fixating on a tunnel-back hatch - with a name change & then just 'finished' a front - tho think I now need to make the rear bumper less square so they go together original Edited April 30, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigner92 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Mercury C557 Cortina a progression of the last side-shot thumbnail (elsewhere), with a different (though related) donor (LINK) still fixating on a tunnel-back hatch - with a name change & then just 'finished' a front - tho think I now need to make the rear bumper less square so they go together original I like it quite a bit, it seems(in my mind) like an american interpretation of mazda styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks, Reigner don't know if you looked at the originals or the other link but they did start out as a couple Mazda renderings & despite that, even I'm surprised by how the themes from some of the earlier chops have stayed consistent without referring back to them while doing these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Looks good 2b2....slap on some Lincoln logos and you got a winner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Thanks, twintornados & :eek: are you suggesting this 'Cortina' as the long-debated (in some circles) "Next Look" for Lincoln's design direction??? Don't think I agree even tho I've thought of Mercury's design DNA as sharing elements with anyone from Mercubishi up to BMercW & AlfaMerceo, for Lincoln I'd demand something more 'princely' with more 'gravitas' but TY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 possibly should've renamed this thread Hot Mercury Hatches... ...continuing to explore "The Small Merc Theorem" with this very SLOW quickie-chop: the Mercury 'Myke' based on "Tom's" hot hatch chop found @ CarSpyShots, that I started almost a year ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 leaving fantasy rendering-chops for something that just might be my next car so a quickie proof of concept chop for a Focus customized into a Mercury C557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 :poke: much? :P Sorry, not a fan of the past look you got going there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) ^ "thanks" for the constructive criticism AND thanks TO your constructive criticism, Aussie_Ford, I won't bother posting today's quickie chop, just a LINK Edited January 31, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 ^ "thanks" for the constructive criticism AND thanks TO your constructive criticism, Aussie_Ford, I won't bother posting today's quickie chop, just a LINK There are some dolts on here, ignore them. They can't draw or photoshop, but their opinions are of supreme importance! Or everything in life is a Rorschach test (it reminds me of ____________fill in the blank). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks, Tim it's just that if I'm having a bad day already when reading something like that, I find that I feel even worse if I don't shoot something back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Did I ever say the work involved was crap? Don't ever put words in peoples mouths - makes YOU look worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Alas, I can't use photoshop either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Alas, I can't use photoshop either! You can use it. You changed the background, the wheels, color and put on a different facia. Now try and design a car, something fresh or inovative, or just fun.........anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Isn't that what 99.999999999% of the chops on here are? PS: If I had the time I'd sure have a go - and that's not me saying yes either, before you take this argument to an even lower level. /hijack thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Isn't that what 99.999999999% of the chops on here are? PS: If I had the time I'd sure have a go - and that's not me saying yes either, before you take this argument to an even lower level. /hijack thread No. That you can't tell the difference between items (a color change/wheel chop) and something that deals with ideas. (significant changes in concept and design) is telling. On the Mustang Source you'll notice they have Photoshop requests, Automotive Art and the Art Gallery, this may give you an idea of the stuff you do, design and Art. There's a Photoshop Tutorial you may want to look at. http://forums.themustangsource.com/f662/index3/ You lowering this argument to a lower level and hijacking it. :poke: much? :P Sorry, not a fan of the past look you got going there... <<<< You're being negative and deconstructive. You hijack it and make it all about your opinion, an opinion without apparent knowledge. It's a nice drawing with some good ideas. Do you have to like it? No, of course not. But why bother posting negative crap (and you've done it several times before) and Bully people with real ability? Edited February 1, 2011 by timmm55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Did I ever say the work involved was crap? Don't ever put words in peoples mouths - makes YOU look worse. Why would you say that? Nobody said it was. But now you did say "crap", even if by refuting it. Is this as passive agressive as it seems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Why would you say that? Nobody said it was. But now you did say "crap", even if by refuting it. Is this as passive agressive as it seems? I NEVER SAID IT WAS "CRAP"!!!!!!! NOW you definitely are putting words in my mouth! Stop it, your the one dragging this bullshit on!!! I apologise that what I have said may seem to be offensive, but I NEVER intended it to come across like how you obviously have interpreted it. Here is a carefully selected rewording, just for you: "I'm not 100% sure on the look going on there, but I also think it could have something to do with the harping on about Mercury - "Leave sleeping dogs lie" is what comes to mind..." As for my apparent lack of talent with photoshop, I am also so very sorry - do I need to do a Uni degree before I can comment in future? You do need to stop patronising people too - THAT'S worse than what I was apparently saying... Can this be ended now? Or do we need a 10 page rebuttal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 I had a Good day for a change (*whew*) & since the thread wasn't getting much action before Yeah, let's just call it quits and move on I'll post the latest image & enumerate the changes partly budget, partly in respect of the Focus's design = minimal changes: - sequential rear turn signals, reduced overall size - blacked out roof spoiler to emphasize fastback - 'Capri' D-pillar (not cheap but... ) - body color rocker panels (richer looking imho) - rear fascia/bumper to pickup different design elements doodads: re-visioned logo, Titanium-based wheels, nameplate on front door (& the sign on turntable) I keep hoping to come up with modifications that could actually be feasible in the real world cuz for now I'm hoping to get a Focus and Mercurify it + the Electric's front as mentioned in post #7 ...something that deals with ideas. (significant changes in concept and design)... ...a Photoshop Tutorial ... http://forums.themustangsource.com/f662/index3/ as I think Tim knows, I don't even try for flawless chops - just good enuf to get a concept across (I hope) & re-thanks - I'll check out that tutorial when there's time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fou_bleu Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Looks good 2b2, and I see why your doing this now too - before I thought it was like a broken record of sour grapes with Ford! :D Especially agree with the body coloured lower body parts - S & SE is fine, BUT SEL & Titanium?! No thanks - they look MUCH better on the ST body coloured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) I posted the first Ford-donor versions here somewhere - I think - tho don't remember which thread but since these are still supposed be to based on the Focus (for the 3-door, & Grand C-Max's wlb for the 'sedan'), sticking them here with the C3 Mercs old: new donor, new angle, new side sculpting; same rooflines, front, & rear Focus-length 3-door hatch: G.C-Max length sedan (or 5-door with a non-obvious hatch): note: I didn't forget the side mirrors - there's a little panel on the doors where the CAMERAs would deploy when the cars aren't parked; nor the rear door handle on the sedan - it's hidden in the C-pillar blackout. (for my full Lincoln lineup and features/options/pkgs see: Mission: LINCOLN!) edit: working on an idea for a 'rather' different grille re-edit and here they are Edited May 3, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 not easy for my freebie software to change paint color but wanted to try an RS version & the silver didn't do it for me mostly minimal changes - cuz I'm curious if the basic style is thought suitable for a nextgen RS ($35-40k imho) dark grille, fender vent & logo, rocker panel, diff wheels, based this on the 3-door but sub'ed the sedan trunk for more rigid structure (350hp afterall) but one bigger change: decided to add buttresses to the C-pillars; thought of trying a hood bulge or scoop but need inspiration then tried a quickie darkening without any body changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Although you have done a decent job...I am left a little "cold" on the grille....not really feeling it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the comment, twintornados. I'm not satisfied with the MKE yet either part of it might be that I can't do sparkle/shimmer/shine highlights but I haven't given up yet! new donor Edited May 10, 2011 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thanks for the comment, twintornados. I'm not satisfied with the MKE yet either part of it might be that I can't do sparkle/shimmer/shine highlights but I haven't given up yet! new donor Much better! Are you "married" to that grill though? There's a catfish look to it.........just don't like it. The rest looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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