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If you cannot afford the latest computer equipment and don't have 3 months to learn Autocad, rendering, etc., why not just carve your dream concept car from a block of wood.
A 1:50 and 1:24 scale wooden blank
It's far quicker and much more economical. The only drawback is you'll need a modicum of skill, a good eye and a 1/4" (6mm) wood chisel. You'll also need some masking tape, a pencil, a sharp knife and patience; while your paint dries. The whole exercise will last 12 hours. About 2 hours will be carving and detailing. The rest is masking and a long wait while the paint hardens.
A 1:50 scale wooden blank
I used these models to visualise the concept and for preliminary wind tunnel evaluation. If I liked the look of the car and the airflow was acceptable, I might build it. In fact I did build the Borzoi below. It became the prototype joystick car, for which I eventually attained my first patent (GB 2218187). If I were you, I'd not bother with the patent bit, just build the car and enjoy it.
A 1:50 scale model of the proposed sports car: Nelson Wolverine
The Wolverine above is not that far removed from several production performance two seat muscle cars - see Bugatti and Maserati. The Wolverine, which was to use a 2.8 liter V6, was designed in 1983.
A 1:50 scale model of the proposed sports car: Nelson Tomcat
The Tomcat above is the one car I wish I'd built, but never found the time. To my mind this car designed in 1982, would still be a viable limited edition production sports vehicle. The Tomcat was to use a 2.5L V6 engine and a 5 speed box.
A 1:50 scale model of the joystick prototype car: Nelson Borzoi
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