I need some help! I have been asked to create a 3-d grand prix race car (Formula 1 style) next weekend and I am needing a little guidance. I found a great image of a cake created by Lisas-Cakes and I sent her a PM hoping that she could provide some guidance, but I haven't received a reply and I have a feeling she may not reply in time, if at all. Has anyone made a grand prix race car and how should I begin? Fortunately the cake doesn't have to be huge; I just need some help achieving the 3-D effect.

If you want to take a look at the cake that Lisas-Cakes created here is the CC link. It is beautiful.

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_45571.html

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

this sketch may help.

based on 12x18

gray area becomes cake ball fodder.

other pieces color coded.

wheels are two circles of cake for extra umph! they stand on edge.

Wow, what a fantastic sketch! I'll be keeping this for future reference. I may have to make a race car in the next few months.... for a family member who races Formula Ford race cars for fun. Thanks Doug!