REMODELLING THE QUASHQAI

Remodelling the Quashqai

Project:	Remodelling the Quashqai
Client:	Nissan
Date:	16 September 2009
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Ogle Models and Prototypes Ltd worked with Nissan, a world leading automotive manufaturer, to help with remodelling of it Quashqai model. A variety of rapid prototyping processes were used on the project. What we did: • Creation of an exterior fit for purpose • Turning the a right hand drive into a left hand drive • Reducing the weight, but making it more robust • Cutting hole recesses in the correct light positions Replacing, creating and updating: • The front fenders • The front grill • The Bonnet – milled from model board • Headlamps – CNC machined in solid perspex • The bumper – moulded from GRP fibreglass skins • Tail lights – tinted red • Tail gate lighter – produced by SLA and vaccum metalilized • The sunroof – machine moulded • Road wheels – Produced new wheels using fibre glass panels • All interior parts were CNC milled or produced as SLAs • Finishing on interior parts, including paint, soft touch or PVC