Formula 1 Race Car — Full CAD Assembly
A self-directed build to push my SolidWorks surfacing and large-assembly skills — a modern Formula 1 car modelled from a rough sketch through to a photorealistic render.
- Type
- Personal practice project
- Location
- Kampala, Uganda
- Year
- 2026
- Turnaround
- 28 days
From rough idea to production-ready
Before
AfterWhat needed to be designed
I picked this build to prove to myself I could handle a high-part-count assembly with complex Class-A bodywork — not just brackets and frames — and produce something that looks credible at part level under close inspection.
How DesignForge approached it
- 1
Built the monocoque and floor as master surfaces, then attached front/rear wings, side pods, halo, and engine cover as separate bodies.
- 2
Modeled suspension arms, uprights, wheels, tyres, and brake ducts as a fully-mated sub-assembly.
- 3
Applied paint, carbon-fibre, rubber, and chrome appearances and rendered the hero shot in SolidWorks Visualize.
What was produced
Final SolidWorks assembly with 40+ parts, photorealistic paintwork, and full aerodynamic package.
Software and capabilities used
- SolidWorks 3D Modeling
- Assembly Design
- Aerodynamic Bodywork
- Photorealistic Render
What this project put into practice
Class-A surfacing
Skill practised
40+
Parts in assembly
Full sub-assemblies
Mate management
SW Visualize
Render workflow
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