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[Bob Russell]

@ KARTM,  Yea that is what I have been trying to figure out.  I thought that,  or is was a swing arm to keep the rear end in line.

@Lee200,   DUDE!   That is the best image I have seen to date.   It doesn't show the "dampers" but it is the most complete image of the frame I have seen.  I think I can work something out that should be reasonably close. (I don't think I will ever get it 100% but I'll settle for 95%)

I think most of you (especially GPL editors) understand my obsession over these small details.  I have always had a tendency to go off into details that most people think are not important.

It is part of my interest in learning the "why" of things I do.  I hate not knowing...

Cheers,
Bob

[Luigi 70]

I know it's just a model kit ...

but maybe that can help too...

[jgf]

Even models can help.  I once did paint jobs for a '78 F1 carset and had to resort to photos of a die-cast model for one car when the only photo I could find of the real car was a 3/4 view showing little more than the rear wing and left rear tire.

[Bob Russell]

Here is an update to the rear suspension and drive train on the Gordini.   Real life got in the way so had to put this on the back burner for a while but have worked on it here and there so I thought I would post an update.

I had to make up what I thought the rear suspension would be.  Not really confident that it is right but it is probably the best I can come up with without any real resources.

I have a few more details I need to finish up on this one but it is pretty close to complete.   I already have the Ferrari 625 and the Maserati in Blender and will be posting those shots as I get them done.

Enjoy,

Bob

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[jgf]

Impressive!  Nice texturing.  I hate to think what type of PC would be required for this level of detail in a racing sim.

[Lord]

Bob, you're making me drool, just so you know

[gliebzeit]

So, that's how the Gordini really worked!!!

Marvelous modelling, Bob.  Thanks for sharing.

[marco lenarduzzi]

Looks amazing !

[tjc]

Looking really good there Bob.

[hagapito40]

The Gordini is in the Fangio´s museum near my town (i have planned to visit this year but, then the COVID has come). You have a PM.