Car Tutorial Part 9 –Side Scoop

Ed Ferguson, CascadiaDesignStudio.com

Side Scoops:
There are multiple ways to make a scoop like this (blends, n-sided, lofts). After experimenting with a few techniques I decided to use the following:

In side view draw a closed curve for the side scoop. Notice all three corners have a radius to enable a good sized fillet later. Also, keep the corners away from the body seams, as doing so will help insure a good fillet.



In side view draw a closed “D” shape closed curve slightly taller than the scoop. In top view draw an arc that is slightly longer than the scoop curve. Arrange as follows:



Sweep the “D” shape profile curve using the arc as a rail (with Cap Ends checked).
In top view Extrude the scoop profile curve (Both Sides = checked).



Perform Boolean > Isect using the two solids.

The result is the cutting object for our side scoop.

Select the curved face nearest the car body and Fillet 0.16 Circular.



Position the object so it intersects the car body far enough to insure we can fillet the outer edges.
Select the object and Mirror it to the opposite side of the car.

Select the car body and Boolean > Difference using the side scope as the cutting object. Select the outer edges of the side scoop and Fillet 0.22” with Shape = Const Dist. Repeat for the scoop on the opposite side.

Let’s add a simple chrome piece to the scoop. In side view, draw an ellipse and size it as desired.



Draw a straight line through the two “quad” points and Trim it in half lengthwise. Revolve the resulting curve into a solid. Move and rotate the solid into place so it intersects the car body. Mirror the object to the opposite side scoop.