new member says hi

[tamaran]

Hello all,

just want to introduce myself as a new member in this forum.

I have nothing to do with boats other than an absolute fascination for them since as long as I can remember. Professionally, I took a different path and became an automotive designer some 12 years ago. One cannot do all in life..., but I follow with passion the boat design world, and still doodle boats whenever I get a chance.

Although I live in Germany, I was born and grew up at the Canary Islands, Spain. This might explain my passion.

I look forward to some pleasant time at Boatdesign.net

[Bergalia]

Hi Tamaran. Welcome to the forum. Hope you can stand some well-meaning knocks.
Automotive designer eh? Dinosaurs. Fast growing a thing of the past - look to the future - design for sail....

[timgoz]

Welcome to the forum Tamaran.

TGoz

[tamaran]

Thanks Bergalia!

And about receiving some knocks, no worries...
I guess that at some point I should spice up some discussion related to car design, you will have some fun.

[marshmat]

Welcome aboard, tamaran. Your designs may have those abominable spinning rubber things on the corners, but you're welcome nonetheless.
Love the fish pic. (Where'd you catch that guy?)

[lazeyjack]

welcome,

[Ari]

wow..that Peking lion head have shark fin attach! welcome aboard!

[westlawn5554X]

Hop aboard me boy and see the ocean but tis wise to design a liferaft before hand...

[Poida]

Hi Tamaran

The only thing I have found automobiles good for is towing my boat down to the boat ramp.

[RANCHI OTTO]

[B]W E L C O M E [/b]

ON

BOARD!

[tamaran]

Thank you all for the welcome

I am glad you love cars too!

here is one car I like, you might say it looks like a boat.
Matt, the second picture is for you.

[RANCHI OTTO]

I think it's an Alfa Romeo designed by Pininfarina in 60'...isn't?

[Mychael]

I think it might be a Volante.

Mychael

[tamaran]

Ranchi, Mychael,
you both are right, it is the Alfa Romeo "Disco Volante"
This was an aerodynamic study done on a racing chasis with focus on side winds, it also has a completely closed underside. It was done by Touring in 1952, and I believe it is a one off.

[marshmat]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.... looking at that Alfa I recognize a few aero features also found in the latest generation of solar racers.
Love the Lamborghini... at least I think it is, hard to tell under all those girls