mark m uk Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 OK, just for a bit of fun, In another thread, I posted a picture of a swim prop unit from a Schwimmwagen. Another forum member remarked that he thought it was a nice looking piece of kit. This was my reply "I really like the bonnets on Dodges, the way they are hinged and all the vents just look so good - I also like front wings on Jimmies, Radiator grill on an MB/GPW Split screen on a Diamond T I cant bear the front wings on White half tracks - yuk ! Most British built lorries look like they have already had an accident. Guy ant - ugliest truck ever invented. Kubel - looks like the designer couldn't draw freehand so just used a ruler. Ketten krad - most over-engineered motorcycle, and totally fantastic." -------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyhow, that got me to thinking it might be a bit of fun to ask you guys for your thoughts and random likes and dislikes as far as individual; componants or parts are concerned - from an aesthetic point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I know what you mean some parts of a vehicle just work from a design point of view...others make you want to gouge your eyes out I like The Radial and Cowling of the P47 Thunderbolt... P51 Mustang Alloy wheels mmmm... spokey! The armoured louvres on the Halftrack and scoutcar radiators The Sperry Ball Turret from the B17 and B24 an amazing peice of technology... The dashboard of a Sugga... dunno why, just like it!! T34 Roadwheels.. but i don't like the clunky track links On the other hand Champ bonnet, seems wildly over engineered and fussy The drivers and radio operators hatch on the sherman... too tight.. *ahem* Junkers 88 cockpit and nose (like a knackered greenhouse!) Oh and the lop sided Blenheim cockpit... looks like its melting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark m uk Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Good stuff Mr Deep, I almost agree - only one I don't agree on is the Sherman hatches, I love 'em. TBH, not much of a tramp that isn't over engineered. Its a clever piece of kit, but I really think they lost the plot, somone should have gone into the designers room and written on the blackboard 'SIMPLE' 'CHEAP' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Love and hate the spare wheel on a Dodge... It looks good but can be in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 MTLB hatches work for me. You're right about British lorries, the MJ is properly ugly. Also always thought Pinzgauers look a bit crosseyed, like a Pekinese :rofl: Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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