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Post by trevor83 on Aug 4, 2014 13:28:40 GMT -5
The rear wing main plane is required to be wrapped per rule book.
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Post by indycals on Aug 4, 2014 19:51:38 GMT -5
The rear wing main plane is required to be wrapped per rule book. Any idea why? |
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Post by trevor83 on Aug 5, 2014 7:03:00 GMT -5
Probably to prevent cheating. Not sure what you can hide under paint but I'm sure someone did something in the past that provoked the rule. We are constantly stripping and rewrapping the main plane for tech.
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Post by indy on Aug 5, 2014 8:52:07 GMT -5
Probably to prevent cheating. Not sure what you can hide under paint but I'm sure someone did something in the past that provoked the rule. We are constantly stripping and rewrapping the main plane for tech. If IndyCar let teams paint the rear wing, I bet the better funded teams would spend countless hours in CFD and windtunnel time on how the subtle contouring of bodyfiller under the paint on the rear wing changed the drag and downforce numbers. Wrapping the wing seems like a good way to keep the playing field level. Jordan |
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Post by SteveK51 on Aug 5, 2014 9:13:44 GMT -5
And you couldn't layer up the vinyl to have the same effect? Ok I'll go now...
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Post by indy on Aug 5, 2014 9:55:51 GMT -5
And you couldn't layer up the vinyl to have the same effect? Ok I'll go now... Maybe that's why they keep having to strip it for tech? Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 5, 2014 10:58:06 GMT -5
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Post by chromehorn08 on Aug 5, 2014 11:01:48 GMT -5
Wow that looks good! Great job on the carbon fiber. Scale Motorsports CF?
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Post by Calvin on Aug 5, 2014 11:03:38 GMT -5
FYI Hopefully by next week I can give you a release date on this kit.....trying to keep ahead of the demand curve is going to be the challenge.
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Post by Calvin on Aug 5, 2014 11:05:38 GMT -5
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Post by trevor83 on Aug 5, 2014 12:52:25 GMT -5
And you couldn't layer up the vinyl to have the same effect? Ok I'll go now... The vinyl wraps have to be purchased from Performance Graphics (and maybe one other vendor). If you take the endplates off you could tell how many layers there are. To do any kind of work like you're suggesting would be hard to accomplish on a race weekend. If someone really wanted to do it, they could. But the amount of work involved and the resulting penalty would be big as it would be blatant cheating. I heard laser scanning may be in our future for tech. That would be easier than templates (and likely more accurate). Sorry to hijack your thread. Looks great! You even have the radiator blockers which I never noticed before. |
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Post by SteveK51 on Aug 5, 2014 13:00:12 GMT -5
Hmm, so if Performance Graphics can do DHL yellow, maybe AA should let them do their wings and shark fin wraps? Anyway...
Looking great Calvin! The new 28's look much better!
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Post by mrpeters on Aug 6, 2014 19:06:10 GMT -5
I'd be willing to put down $100 that the front wing was a full wrap. There is some advantage to doing so, and I know why Andretti does it. There is also some advantage to having the wing mainplanes completely unfinished. Go check out the polesitters car the past 2 years, and his teammate this year. That ain't no lack of sponsor or design, that's "NOT FOR SALE" space.
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Post by mrpeters on Aug 6, 2014 19:09:30 GMT -5
The rear wing main plane is required to be wrapped per rule book. Correct, and only one supplier can wrap it (Performance Graphics). Been that way for at least 10 years, if not more. It has an INDYCAR serial number and everything on it. It's up on the underside (right side of car, if facing it from nose) of the rear wing along with the PG logo. You can't have the wrap on before you go through initial tech, as I recall, but once its on it can stay on. If removed, you have to go back through. People would also probably be surprised to know those endfences aren't all painted up pretty and smooth either. You'll print vinyl that closely matches your paint to cover up the different adjustment pins. Can't be seen from far away, but if you get close you will see it clear as day. |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 23, 2014 1:48:36 GMT -5
I need to get my DW12 winners done.....  Make sure to get your decals from Indycals!!!!! |
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Post by indy on Aug 23, 2014 8:44:44 GMT -5
Looking sharp.
Jordan
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Post by Chris on Aug 23, 2014 13:19:54 GMT -5
Really Nice Work Calvin...I'm Liking it!!!!
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Post by schix5150 on Aug 25, 2014 16:27:21 GMT -5
Calvin, this model is looking great. I am doing mine using the 1/24 scale Auto World cars and I tell you your lines and dimensions were spot on with the your first release of this kit. I am only doing the '12-'14 winners so they match my '05-'11 winners so my kit will probably go to a different home eventually. I am having doubts as to the Daytona yellow wings with my build. It's been proven that they were different than the rest of the car color but every time I see a farther away photo, my eyes want them all to be the same color. I even watched the in car cameras as Ryan pulled into Victory Lane and could see the the front wing color was different. I know you love color debates and your colors look like what mine are too. I'm just thinking I want this whole car to be chrome yellow. What do you guys think cause it's keeping me from moving forward with my existence?
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Post by indy on Aug 25, 2014 16:42:07 GMT -5
What do you guys think cause it's keeping me from moving forward with my existence? while it is for sure a two-tone car. Ultimately it is a hobby and you can paint you build whatever you want. The recommendations for paint are there in case you want spray can colors that look to accurate or as close as possible. Build so that you are happy, that is all that really matters. Jordan |
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Post by mjjracer on Aug 26, 2014 12:06:13 GMT -5
Calvin, this model is looking great. I am doing mine using the 1/24 scale Auto World cars and I tell you your lines and dimensions were spot on with the your first release of this kit. I am only doing the '12-'14 winners so they match my '05-'11 winners so my kit will probably go to a different home eventually. I am having doubts as to the Daytona yellow wings with my build. It's been proven that they were different than the rest of the car color but every time I see a farther away photo, my eyes want them all to be the same color. I even watched the in car cameras as Ryan pulled into Victory Lane and could see the the front wing color was different. I know you love color debates and your colors look like what mine are too. I'm just thinking I want this whole car to be chrome yellow. What do you guys think cause it's keeping me from moving forward with my existence? I will say that, though obviously it's not the 500 car, RHR's car at Sonoma this weekend clearly had different color front wings and side splitter. I was paying attention specifically to this as I am planning on this car. It was obvious on the track and very clearly in the pits. My 2 pesos on the matter. :-) MJ |
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Post by aowr1911 on Sept 19, 2014 18:08:19 GMT -5
DAMN nice car Calvin. Thank you for going through the build with us. I love it. Will
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Post by aowr1911 on Sept 27, 2014 19:26:16 GMT -5
 Took this on Tuesday at the Firestone test. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2015 1:34:43 GMT -5
I really needed to get this one done....so I did! Now it's time to work on the 2015 Winner!   The Orginal DW-12 winners collection is now complete!  |
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Post by pje on Jun 3, 2015 9:43:01 GMT -5
Nice collection. Do you get an employee discount when you purchase your kits?  Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2015 10:10:46 GMT -5
Nice collection. Do you get an employee discount when you purchase your kits? Paul Erlendson No, I'm just given all the resin rejects out of the dumpster! (Its really the truth!) |
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Post by rusty on Jun 3, 2015 11:35:34 GMT -5
Nice looking trio there Calvin! Looking forward to the 2015 car and crossing my fingers that Michael does decals for Dixie's car in addition to Montoya's.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2015 20:17:27 GMT -5
Nice looking trio there Calvin! Looking forward to the 2015 car and crossing my fingers that Michael does decals for Dixie's car in addition to Montoya's. A couple of factors are involved in how many decal options there will be. Of course how well they sell and how many kits I can crank out......I'll be honest, Michael could be selling more DW12 decals but I haven't produced enough......but since I'm more healthy now-a-days I should be able to do my part and produce a heck of a lot more! I'm sure Dixon decals will happen as those are pretty easy to do. BTW I'm working on the DW12 re-issue RIGHT now and the new Aero kits! |
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