FordFiveHundred.jpg
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(Posted in: Artist rendition)

VSX_Three-Quarter.jpg
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The Acura VSX Type-R sport compact. 4 passenger, 1.8L I4 (VTEC), forced induction.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

VSX_Side.jpg
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The VSX offers scorching performance and Acura quality for under $26,000. It's VTEC (Variable valve Timing and lift with Electronic Control) engine revs to 9,000 RPM!
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

VSX_Rear.jpg
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The VSX was designed around the Integra engine/chassis setup almost 4 years before the arrival of the Acura RSX! Scaled-up bodywork would fit on an Integra chassis.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

Exodus_High_Three-Quarter.jpg
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The Ford Exodus XLT SUV. Sized to compete with the Dodge Durango. 7 passenger, 6.8L V10, 4WD.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

Exodus_Side.jpg
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The Exodus puts the "utility" back in "sport utility vehicle" with it's body-on-frame construction and torquey engine lineup. The design predates the current Jeep Grand Cherokee by 1 1/2 years.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1.8_Acura_VSX_Sport_Compact.jpg
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VSX at 2002 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Portfolio Review.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

Osprey_Three-Quarter.jpg
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The Honda Osprey Evolution II Sport hybrid sportscar. 2 pass. (tandem), 750cc 32v V4 with IMA electric motor, and flexfuel capability.

(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1.8_Ford_Exodus_SUV.jpg
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Exodus at 2002 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Portfolio Review.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

Osprey_Side.jpg
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The Osprey utilizes the IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) and a lightweight 6061 aluminum/kevlar-graphite body to achieve 0-60 @ 5.1 sec and get 50 MPG!
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1.8_Honda_Osprey_Sport_Hybrid.jpg
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Osprey Evo.II Sport at 2002 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Portfolio Review.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1.12_Honda_Osprey_Hybrid.jpg
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Osprey Evolution I at 2002 Art Institute of Pittsburgh Portfolio Review.
(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1.8_Car_Display.jpg
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(Posted in: 3/D Concept Models)

1Greenfoam.jpg
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Carving the greenfoam for the body.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

2Frame.jpg
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The drawing for the car was blown up to scale, and a Plexiglas frame was built around it. Note clean construction.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

3Drying_the_epoxy.jpg
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The foam wedges are epoxied in between the bulkheads on the frame.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

4Sculpted_Foam.jpg
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The foam is sanded and carved down to the desired shape.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

5Sculpted_Foam_2.jpg
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This was accomplished using palm sanders, filecards, sanding blocks and penknives.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

6Wood_Glue.jpg
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Since fiberglass will eat through greenfoam, it is covered with three coats of wood glue to protect it.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

7Heat_Guns.jpg
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The wood glue drying under twin heat guns, set on low. Note distance of guns to avoid melting of the greenfoam.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

8Fiberglass.jpg
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The fiberglass weave in place. Not shown: Two gelcoats, second fiberglass layer.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

9Bondo_work.jpg
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Fiberglass resin and Bondo are then mixed together and applied liberally over the model. Once a thick coat is achieved, it can be sanded smooth.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

10Primer.jpg
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Primer is sprayed on and sanded off to determine where the low spots on the model are. Bondo can then be applied, or the trouble area sanded lower, depending on the issue.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

11Awaiting_Paint.jpg
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After countless man-hours of sanding with progressively finer grits (approx. 50-60 hrs.), the model is ready for it's final coat of primer.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

Osprey_Side_High.jpg
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The completed model. More images of the model are available under the "3/D Concept Models" section.
(Posted in: Constructing a 3/D Model)

Dragon.jpg
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The Valkerie dragon. Marker, pastel, canson.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

Windmill.jpg
653 hits | 35.17 KB | Posted: 6/30/03
The Windmill movie weapon. MS Paint, Photoshop, ballpoint pen.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

Valkerie_VSTOL.jpg
1246 hits | 66.74 KB | Posted: 6/30/03
V/STOL Aircraft. Airbrush, marker, pencils, pastels.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

LiebLula_1.jpg
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The Lieblula (Dragonfly) body sketches. Ballpoint pen, marker, pencil. Part of a team effort to build a lightweight recreational watercraft. 1 of 2.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

LiebLula_2.jpg
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The Lieblula (Dragonfly) body sketches. Ballpoint pen, marker, pencil. Part of a team effort to build a lightweight recreational watercraft. 2 of 2.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

Exodus_Rendering.jpg
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The Ford Exodus SUV concept sketch. Airbrush, marker, ballpoint pen, pastel, white-out pen, colored pencils, paint markers.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

DPR15_Ren.jpg
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DPR-15 (Dynamic Pedestrial Replacement) artificial foot. Marker, liquid marker, pastel, watercolor paper.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

Honor.jpg
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Honor. White pencil, fade paper, concentrated watercolor, acetate, enamel paint.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1Mantis_Evo_IV.jpg
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The Mantis Evolution IV ground attack craft. Airbrush, marker, pastel.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1House_Floor.jpg
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House footprint. Pencil.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1House_ortho.jpg
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House orthographic. Pencil.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1DPR.jpg
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DPR-15 sketch. Marker.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1Lieblula.jpg
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Lieblula ortho. Marker.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1Osprey_Sk.jpg
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Osprey sketch. Marker.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1Mech_Sk.jpg
616 hits | 43.05 KB | Posted: 6/30/03
Basic mechanical principals in applied studies. Marker, canson.
(Posted in: Flatwork)

1Overlook_on_Grandview_AvenueJPG.jpg
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Combination of 4 photographs to make a panoramic view of the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Adobe Photoshop.
(Posted in: Digital Work)

Before.After_Piece.jpg
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Studio quality Photoshop touch up. Thanks to the Delmonte family.
(Posted in: Digital Work)

Norwalk_copy.jpg
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Promotional flyer for the Taurus Car Club of America. Macromedia Freehand, Photoshop.
(Posted in: Digital Work)

1cover_sheet_maxjpg.jpg
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Cover sheet with various pieces of work. Sheet on the left contains photos while sheet on the right contains descriptors. Various elements.
(Posted in: Digital Work)

Prototype_ACAD.jpg
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Prototype diagnostic scanner created in AutoCAD 2000. Upper right-hand corner shows the complete model in isometric mode.
(Posted in: Digital Work)