Cao Weidong decided to take care of Pu Zhiming, his younger brother.
After all, he stole from others. If Pu Zhiming was determined, he could learn a lot from the process of making clay models.
Next, Pu Zhiming took Cao Weidong to his studio.
It's said to be a studio, but it's actually just a utility room.
There is a table in the middle with many drawings and manuscripts on it. There is a 1:5 wooden car frame near the door, and next to it are the sludge and baking equipment.
On the way here, Cao Weidong carefully studied the vehicle design.
I know that I need to produce conceptual drawings first, and then display them through a clay model for decision-makers to review.
Clay models usually come in two specifications: 1:1 or 1:5.
The former has a high degree of restoration. In order to highlight the reality, tires, lights, glass and spray paint are also installed, but it takes a long time.
The latter is much simpler.
A skilled car designer can basically complete it in one afternoon.
Cao Weidong picked up a manuscript from the table.
Pu Zhiming's sketching skills are pretty good, but limited by the age, the model cars he drew have an old-fashioned look.
For example, the manuscripts in front of me are all ship-shaped cars.
The so-called boat-shaped car, as the name suggests, has an overall shape like a shed boat.
The advantage of this model is that the engine is placed in the front, which moves the center of gravity of the car forward and avoids the problem of instability in cross winds.
However, the body is too long and is not suitable for the alley roads in Sijiu City.
Especially these model cars are all designed with three rows of seats.
Cao Weidong rejected it immediately.
He thought for a while.
In his previous life, the automotive field was booming, and beautiful and practical models abounded. He recalled it and finally selected a certain Bentley model, intending to recreate it based on it.
Asking for a piece of white paper, he took a pencil and scribbled on the paper.
Sketching skills are included in the vehicle design skill package.
Master-level sketching skills with full firepower.
With just a few strokes, the outline of the car appears on the paper.
Next he started working on the details.
Pu Zhiming did not disturb Cao Weidong's creation, but found all the raw materials and equipment for making clay models.
Everything was packed up, and Cao Weidong just stopped writing.
He couldn't help but said: "Comrade Cao Weidong, can you really make clay sculptures?"
Clay sculpture looks simple, but it actually requires a lot of attention.
For example, temperature.
The putty is dark orange in color and has a hard texture at room temperature, like a "brick". It will become softer when heated and can be shaped according to the instructions for plasticine.
However, if the sludge is heated to a temperature that is too low, the sludge will not soften enough, and if the temperature is too high, the performance of the sludge will be affected.
Therefore, an excellent car designer needs to be tempered thousands of times.
Pu Zhiming has the experience of studying abroad in Mao Xiong and interning at Mao Xiong Auto Repair Factory, so he has mastered the skills of clay carving.
Cao Weidong smiled and said: "It's very simple. By the way, the manuscript is ready. Take a look."
So fast?
Pu Zhiming glanced at Cao Weidong in surprise.
He reached out and took the manuscript.
Just one glance and you won’t be able to pull it out again.
This car designed by Cao Weidong completely breaks away from the concept of a boat-shaped car, and the overall appearance is tougher, simpler and more dynamic.
The side lines of the car body are full, and the through-type front lights extend all the way down, echoing the waistline of the Phoenix Flame taillights, which greatly enhances the overall temperament of the car.
At the rear of the car, the biggest highlight is the irregular-shaped phoenix flame taillights, which look like a phoenix reborn.
This...
Pu Zhiming was stunned and didn't know how to evaluate it for a while.
"How is it?" Cao Weidong asked.
"It's simply great. This is the best car exterior design I have ever seen. You have subverted my understanding of car appearance."
Pu Zhiming said excitedly.
Cao Weidong smiled.
In his previous life, he saw many good cars, and his master-level drawing skills gave him the ability to perfectly reproduce car models.
The new Red Star car is based on the appearance of the Bentley Continental GT model and has been adjusted for adaptability. It is equivalent to standing on the shoulders of giants and crushing this era for forty or fifty years.
Pu Zhiming was already conquered by this design draft. He pulled Cao Weidong to discuss the appearance details of the vehicle seriously.
During the discussion, Cao Weidong also gained a lot and further revised the design manuscript.
The next step is to make the clay model.
Pu Zhiming can’t get involved here.
He mainly delivers utensils and helps with chores.
Cao Weidong stacked the sludge layer by layer on the wooden frame, adjusted the outline of the entire vehicle, and then modified and applied it with a scraper smoothly.
At this moment, Pu Zhiming finally understood the meaning of Cao Weidong's words.
This is really taking yourself off.
Being able to participate in such a timeless clay model sculpture is a rare highlight moment in his life.
Thinking of this, he became even more serious and did not dare to breathe.
In fact, the process of fine withering sludge is quite boring.
But when the car model is presented bit by bit, the sense of accomplishment is beyond words.
I don’t know how much time has passed.
The clay model is finally completed.
There was a burst of warm applause.
Cao Weidong was stunned, turned around, and found Ao Sanyuan, Deng Dongming and other senior masters crowded into the small workshop, with hot fire in their eyes.
Instead, Pu Zhiming was squeezed out.
Cao Weidong was a little dumbfounded.
"What are you doing?"
Ao Sanyuan said: "Xiao Cao, you really gave me a surprise. This car is so beautiful."
Deng Dongming also sighed.
"I really regret it now. I wish I had known you earlier."
Other master chefs also nodded.
If Cao Weidong had been invited earlier, the Red Star car might have passed the review of the municipal party committee leaders by now.
Ao Sanyuan rolled his eyes at this moment.
"Xiao Cao, you wait here, I'll call the factory director."
Soon, Ao Sanyuan dragged the director of the machine repair shop forcefully over.
The factory director's surname was Tian, and he said impatiently: "Ao Gong, the Red Star car has failed. Why did you ask me to come here now?"
Ao Sanyuan said: "We made a new model, and there is absolutely no problem this time."
Factory Director Tian sighed: "I know you want to complete the task of trial production of the prototype car, but Ao Gong, with the capabilities of our Jinghong Auto Repair Factory, it is really difficult..."
At this time, Director Tian suddenly couldn't speak anymore.
He accidentally saw the clay model on the table, and his eyes immediately went straight: "This...is this your new prototype car?"
At the same time, a system prompt sounded in Cao Weidong's ears.
Cao Weidong looked happy.
Ao Sanyuan excitedly requested to build a prototype car.
But Director Tian’s answer gave everyone a wake-up call.