Aventador lp720 for Canadian's

[apsara]

yes very busy, have three show rooms to fill before summer, montreal location, ontario location, and one in Iran

[BigPines]

You are probably right about the wind/vibration on the fin.

Good grief! You are a very busy man!

Glad to see you taking on this project. Please post as many details as you can. I will be following this very closely.

[apsara]

not just that, when driving down the road, the fiberglass fin would probably vibrate in the wind and scratch the paint

no not real car, from a gaint scale model.
also milling out other plugs, the f70, agera r, huyara, and mp4, mercedes gtr concept for the next couple months.  the shop will be packed full of supercars

[BigPines]

Are you confirming this model came from a real car?

[BigPines]

I think you are thinking along the right track. I would probably just leave them closed. It makes it easier to pull the molds/parts, it provides strength during shipping of the part and it gives the customer options to do what they want.

[apsara]

He is using a 3D computer model - maybe he is willing to tell us the source of the model as I am interested. Often people use models from video games because they are easily obtained. Alternatively, an actual car scan could be used. The model is converted to G-Code by a computer and that code is sent to the computer controlled CNC router. It is a very precise and fascinating process.

From what I can tell from the few pictures I have seen, this plug looks quite accurate. I am definitely impressed so far.

I have engineers on hire that do my modeling work for me, they work in the areospace and automotive sector.  They either scan the car or use a cnc measuring machine, forget what its called.  Some point cloud thing, i don't know I forget

[apsara]

some more view of the plug.

just started the front bumper this afternoon, still waiting for the other half to be completed.
Still figuring out either to make the side fins like the oem car or keep them enclosed like the picture. 
keeping them enclosed would make it easier to make a part out of, but if someone really wants the fins they can make it pretty easily from whats there.

[apsara]

A saw-all lol, no.  that would never come out looking anything remotely close to an aventador

[Rob James]

Now that is cool... and yes it does look quite accurate. Yes I'm extremely impressed as well. If he's near me I definitely have to go see him! Thanks Pines.

[BigPines]

He is using a 3D computer model - maybe he is willing to tell us the source of the model as I am interested. Often people use models from video games because they are easily obtained. Alternatively, an actual car scan could be used. The model is converted to G-Code by a computer and that code is sent to the computer controlled CNC router. It is a very precise and fascinating process.

From what I can tell from the few pictures I have seen, this plug looks quite accurate. I am definitely impressed so far.

[Rob James]

Thanks Pines, for the answer on the router......it's so good to get clear and concise answers.....and quickly. Greatly appreciated! I'm still trying to come to terms with this style of plug construction, is he cutting this according to specs. from the original or cutting it free form? (ie: by eye) I'm just trying to ascertain how far from an actual Aventador body, it will be? Or will it be a virtual copy?

[BigPines]

He's using a CNC router to cut the foam.

[Rob James]

I too like the fact that you considered the glass in your plug. I'd also like to know where you are in Canada? If you're on the West Coast, I'll pop by your Shop. At the very least contact me in Dec. when the headlight, taillight and interior kits are ready. This may be exactly what I'm looking for. Nice job on the plug so far, by the way. Are you shaving it with a saws-all, or what are you using?

[BigPines]

Nice to see you have considered the glass. Looking forward to seeing this kit available.

[apsara]

what method are you using to seal the styro?

I don't use sealers on the foam, it just delays molding time up too 2 months. 
Plug will be ready for fiberglassing next week.