It's hard to find comparison photos\pictures, but I don't think the 544 is too small for GTL. It was definitely taller, by inches, than the 122s (Amazon), and appears to be as long - body-wise - as the 122s was\is. My first (and last) ride in a 544 was over 50 years ago, but my impression then was 'Wow, this car is narrow!'. All that appears to be the case with what pics I could find and the comparison screenshots you posted and I'm re-posting.
Seems a shame, really, that the car may have to be run virtually by itself. I'm hoping that won't be the case...and even if it will tax a computer to the maximum, I still want the car, as I suspect others here will, too.
ney.dias
Anzahl der Beiträge : 2386 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-23 Alter : 76 Ort : Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Well, Speed, in my humble opinion, I think the proportion you made is absolutelly perfectly done, and shows exactly the real difference between one and other. About the wheels, as a good option, you could have also, those amazing Minilites made by Zee/ Tincorna, used in Amazon, maybe the best Minilites done to GTL, ever! I wish you luck in this new job. Waiting anxiously for the release! Cheers! BTW: all options of wheels available in Amazon Mod would be perfect, but not this one you used to test,, with very low profile tyres, please! And you could use also, those various options of headlights (foglights), available in Amazon Mod.
Very sorry to be a real pain in the ass!!!!
Zee
Anzahl der Beiträge : 923 Anmeldedatum : 2010-07-12
I think the size between the two cars looks quite right in comparison with the photo's shown as the 544 does look to be a little bit smaller.
Vanaja Premium Member
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1195 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Alter : 50 Ort : Finland
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Thu 19 Dec 2013, 12:51 am
great work speedster we look forward to this
brulaap Premium Member
Anzahl der Beiträge : 142 Anmeldedatum : 2010-08-07 Alter : 75 Ort : The Hague, Netherlands
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Thu 19 Dec 2013, 9:43 am
I have in front of me a book published by the Royal Dutch Automobile Club (KNAC) in 1965 (the last year the 544 was manufactured). It gives the following info on the size of the two cars: PV 544: length 445 cm, width 159 cm, height 156 cm, weight 988 kg 121/122S: length 445 cm, width 162 cm, height 150 cm, weight 1071 kg.
I personally owned two 544's (one with a B16A engine, the other a Sport with a B18D engine) and a 122S (B18D engine) and as far as I can remember (this was early seventies ...) the 122S was wider and a lot lower. Length wise I really can't remember anymore.
Hope this helps, Cheers, Brulaap .
speedster1963
Anzahl der Beiträge : 160 Anmeldedatum : 2013-06-01 Alter : 61 Ort : Wettenberg/Hessen
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Thu 19 Dec 2013, 11:09 am
brulaap wrote:
I have in front of me a book published by the Royal Dutch Automobile Club (KNAC) in 1965 (the last year the 544 was manufactured). It gives the following info on the size of the two cars: PV 544: length 445 cm, width 159 cm, height 156 cm, weight 988 kg 121/122S: length 445 cm, width 162 cm, height 150 cm, weight 1071 kg.
I personally owned two 544's (one with a B16A engine, the other a Sport with a B18D engine) and a 122S (B18D engine) and as far as I can remember (this was early seventies ...) the 122S was wider and a lot lower. Length wise I really can't remember anymore.
Hope this helps, Cheers, Brulaap .
Thank you all for the information.
Brulaap's data is the same as my. I'll try the PV544 in size to be adjusted in.
And, thank Zee for Help with the parts of the Amazon
MOF
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1975 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Ort : Florida, USA
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Sun 02 Feb 2014, 5:54 pm
Any info on progress? I do realize there may be other mods 'in-the-making', and modders do\should have a life outside simming.
Thanks in advance...
McLowry
Anzahl der Beiträge : 65 Anmeldedatum : 2010-07-01 Alter : 79 Ort : Alaska , USA
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Wed 05 Feb 2014, 5:03 am
Thanks in advance...[/quote]
I 'm always looking forward to classic cars
Vanaja Premium Member
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1195 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Alter : 50 Ort : Finland
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Sat 15 Mar 2014, 10:24 pm
Any news this car?
speedster1963
Anzahl der Beiträge : 160 Anmeldedatum : 2013-06-01 Alter : 61 Ort : Wettenberg/Hessen
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Sun 16 Mar 2014, 10:26 am
Is not dead yet. But the data set is still too large. Have the Volvo to test inGame. (only the Car, no Cockpit) But GTLegends has problems represent him. The Frame rate is very bad.
Work because the amount of data to reduce. This takes Time and very important, DESIRE to continue working.
But he is not dead
MOF
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1975 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Ort : Florida, USA
Subject: Re: Volvo PV544 [W.I.P.] Sun 16 Mar 2014, 10:56 am
speedster1963 wrote:
DESIRE to continue working. But he is not dead
Good news...I'm still hopeful that one day, we'll see this jewel in GTL.
Thanks for the news!
Vanaja Premium Member
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1195 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Alter : 50 Ort : Finland
I TOTALLY agree with zoobear. You are doing great on this new addition. Speaking for myself, I very much appreciate your contributions to this Site. Maybe it is because of all the modders like yourself here sharing their work with others that we see over 5000 members!!!
MOF
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1975 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Ort : Florida, USA
Woo-hoo!!! And holy mackerel, even! I'm gob-smacked. I believe it's gonna make it into GTL...at last. Thank you ever so much. And yes, I can wait several more months if that's what it takes to finish it off to your satisfaction. Am tickled pink you didn't lose it your recent computer crash.
Vanaja Premium Member
Anzahl der Beiträge : 1195 Anmeldedatum : 2010-06-22 Alter : 50 Ort : Finland