Formula one car body panels

I'm an engineering student and been working on the production of a formula one car.
The roll cage of the car is all but completed,and so now, i m looking forward to the body covers or panels.
Could anyone be of any help in this regard as to what materials should i consider, with the balance of cost and quality, and what designs should i look forward to ?

Thanks!

Basically it depends on scale.

Scale as in..?
What should i look forward to initially after thinking of making my panels?

Scale as in..?
What should i look forward to initially after thinking of making my panels?


I think Stratos means what scale is your car?
In your message it sounds as if you are talking about a real full-size 1/1 car, in which case I'd suggest GRP or aluminium sheet.
If you're building a scale model, then the scale makes a lot of difference.

Roy.

Actually i forget to mention it, i m working in a team to build a full scale formula one car for some competitions

Just wondering then....
How can a model car forum help, unless you want to build your car from plasticard and cover it in B.M.F.??? (LOL)...

Roy.

try the formula SAE forums, you'll find a lot of information there
if you're trying to make a full 1:1 scale 'working' car, then replica & car builder forums would be of best help IMHO, as large size molds for CF formation is different technique all together (and a lot more work, trust me!)

What F1 era are you aiming at replicating?