How to Design Cars Like a Pro
Title | How to Design Cars Like a Pro PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Lewin |
Publisher | Motorbooks |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2010-11-06 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1610609891 |
This comprehensive new edition of How to Design Cars Like a Pro provides an in-depth look at modern automotive design. Interviews with leading automobile designers from Ford, BMW, GM Jaguar, Nissan and others, analyses of past and present trends, studies of individual models and concepts, and much more combine to reveal the fascinating mix of art and science that goes into creating automobiles. This book is a must-have for professional designers, as well as for automotive enthusiasts.
How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition
Title | How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Thom Taylor |
Publisher | Motorbooks International |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 2006-05-31 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780760323915 |
If you've ever wanted to draw or design cars, this book is for you.
How to Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro
Title | How to Draw Crazy Cars & Mad Monsters Like a Pro PDF eBook |
Author | Ed Newton, Thom Taylor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 150 |
Release | |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781610609920 |
Chopped, slammed, channeled, blown . . . in the late '50s and early '60s all of these features lent themselves nicely to the rise of hot rod art that caricaturized the already severe design traits associated with these cars. Usually, the rods and customs in this art were piloted by slobbering, snaggle-toothed "monsters" with bulging, bloodshot eyes. Thanks to the iron-on T-shirt boom of the '70s and a raft of younger artists working today, hot rod monsters have persevered. Now award-winning car-designer Thom Taylor and legendary kustom culture figure Ed Newton reveal the tricks and techniques used by masters past and present to render these whack rods and their warts-and-all drivers. Beginning with a brief history of the form, the authors examine figures like Stanley Mouse, Ed Roth, and Newton himself, then reveal how those pioneers influenced modern artists like Keith Weesner, John Bell, and Dave Deal, to name a few. In addition to offering chapters covering topics like equipment, perspective, light sources, and other technical considerations, Taylor expands on the cartooning, proportion, and color chapters from his previous works, applying them to the subject at hand. Also includes dozens of examples of the form from many of the above-mentioned artists and more.
How to Draw Cars Like a Pro
Title | How to Draw Cars Like a Pro PDF eBook |
Author | Thom Taylor |
Publisher | Motorbooks |
Pages | 134 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Automobiles in art |
ISBN | 9780760300107 |
Step-by-step illustrations explain everything from basics like perspective and proportion to advanced techniques like shading.
How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition
Title | How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Thom Taylor |
Publisher | Motorbooks |
Pages | 144 |
Release | 2006-05-31 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1610601378 |
DIVIn this long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling first edition of How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, renowned car designer Thom Taylor goes back to the drawing board to update his classic with all-new illustrations and to expand on such topics as the use of computers in design today.Taylor begins with advice on selecting the proper tools and equipment, then moves on to perspective and proportion, sketching and cartooning, various media, and light, shadow, reflection, color, and even interiors.Written to help enthusiasts at all artistic levels, his book also features more than 200 examples from many of today’s top artists in the automotive field. Updated to include computerized illustration techniques./div
How to Make Your Car Handle
Title | How to Make Your Car Handle PDF eBook |
Author | Fred Puhn |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 212 |
Release | 1987-01-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780912656465 |
To make your car handle, design a suspension system, or just learn about chassis, you’ll find what you need here. Basic suspension theory is thoroughly covered: roll center, roll axis, camber change, bump steer, anti-dive, ride rate, ride balance and more. How to choose, install and modify suspensions and suspension hardware for best handling: springs, sway bars, shock absorbers, bushings, tired and wheels. Regardless of the basic layout of your car—front engine/rear drive, front engine/front drive, or rear engine/rear drive—it is covered here. Aerodynamic hardware and body modifications for reduced drag, high-speed stability and increased cornering power: spoilers, air dams, wings and ground-effects devices. How to modify and set up brakes for maximum stopping power and handling. The most complete source of handling information available. “Suspension secrets” explained in plain, understandable language so you can be the expert.
How to Paint Muscle Cars & Show Cars Like a Pro
Title | How to Paint Muscle Cars & Show Cars Like a Pro PDF eBook |
Author | Tony Thacker |
Publisher | CarTech Inc |
Pages | 145 |
Release | 2018-07-16 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 161325413X |
The value and collectability of muscle cars has never been higher. Models that sold for $30,000 at auction 10 years ago are now going for quadruple that in many cases. The charts showing auction results, sale prices, and car value have a continuous upward trajectory. As such, some rare models of muscle cars are now valued in the realm of historically high-valued classic, sports, and show cars. Who would have dreamed that a Hemi 'Cuda convertible would be selling for Duesenberg or Ferrari money these days? Of course, when values of muscle cars increase to such an extent, the care and detail spent on restoration becomes vitally important, putting them into the exotic and show car realm. Naturally, the most visible aspect of a full-blown restoration is the paintwork. Veteran author Tony Thacker teams up with LA-based award-winning painter extraordinaire Mick Jenkins to bring you this complete guide to show-quality painting. Included is all the information on how to create a show-quality finish, including chapters on making a plan, the tools needed for the job, complete disassembly information, repair versus replacement decisions, metal prep, the latest and best paint products, application, custom finishes, and more.