The story of Velkarja: Part 2 - Stability is only skin deep (REVIEWS PENDING!)

[MoteurMourmin]

While the Mod.22 served as a way to get at least the people of the major cities used to modern public rail transport and away from the era of the steam train, it had many flaws. First, it was severely underpowered. Constructed from a combination of wood and quite crude steel, it weighed almost 26 tons whilst having an engine only capable of producing 180HP, putting excess stress on the powertrain and reducing reliability on routes with steeper grades. Second, it lacked any form of air conditioning, leading to the trains being called ‘緑の冷蔵庫’, or the ‘Green Refrigerator’ while they were in service in the colder areas of Kawakami, and being even worse in the frigid land of Velkarja. Further, only consists of two cars were possible, massively hampering the ability to expand capacity on networks. As such, Uji Kogyo decided in 1954 that a replacement was needed.

INTRODUCING THE MOD.33 TETSUHADA - 540 SERIES

Sharing similar fundamental parts with the Mod.22, the Mod.33 is equipped with the upgraded version of the Mod.22’s powerplant, but now with more horsepower, torque, and doubled! This means that for each 21 tonne carriage, 408HP is available for drivers to use. Additionally, the carriages now each have their own air conditioning systems using roof mounted fans and a hot air circulation system fed by air heated using the engines. Further, cars can now be coupled at both ends, allowing the Velkarjan National Rail to make trains longer than two cars now! They can be two, four, six or even eight cars long, and thanks to Uji Kogyo’s innovative new electronic ‘FukusuuCarriageSeigyoSystem’, or ‘FCSS’, every single train in a consist can be controlled by a single driver. Further improvements have also been made. Seats are now slightly larger and use a slightly harder foam to prevent sagging and deformation over time, and the passenger windows have been increased in size for better views. Additionally, upgraded brakes have been added.

But for the future… diesel will not suffice. Electricity is the future, and by 1965, Kawakami hopes to have succesfully electrified most of its urban lines and eliminated DMU services. Whether Kawakami is satisfied with simply moving at around 100KPH is the question, or will they hope to move faster? Signficantly faster?

Their brothers off in mainland Japan have decided to move faster after all, so why not Kawakami? Why not Velkarja?

[Edsel]

1952 Aero Move
1952 Aero Creature

Maturation and diversification

About the Move

It was even to Aero’s surprise that the Move managed to be Velkarja’s bestselling automobile in 1946. Now in 1952, with Aero having more capital, it was able to invest a lot more time and effort into appealing to Velkarja specifically. But with many other companies having seen Aero’s success, would Aero be able to maintain its success despite the competition?

Well one of the more obvious changes with the second Move generation is that, while many other automakers targeted the size of the previous generation, the Move actually scaled up to take full advantage of the Class-C tax bracket. The new, boxy 2nd gen was larger, faster, and safer than the outgoing generation for only $20 more in base cost.

Although the base model did sacrifice a bit in fuel consumption, this was still very high thanks to its 27hp 787c engine, which was plenty enough to help it sustain highway cruising at over 100kph. The base model coupe was still a 4 seater, but this time 4 adults could actually use them comfortably.

The real improvements, however, came to the higher end of the model range. Previously the top of the line wagon, which had nicer features on the same bones, was a slow seller due to it’s high jump in cost and minimal utility. The 2nd gen followed the same formula, with the nicer interior and 1000cc engine, but the larger body boosted it’s max occupancy to 6 instead of 4, and it’s cargo capacity likewise.

Refinements to the design allowed it to be better than it’s predecessor in almost every way; more efficient, more reliable, better performing, and shockingly enough, cheaper than the equivalent would’ve been in 1946. The wagon was still a large step up over the base model in cost, but now offered a much stronger advantage in carrying capacity and comfort, all within the same tax bracket.

About the Creature

Aero knew that a big part of their success in Velkarja had come down simply to them being one of the cheapest automakers. Even as the economy stabilized somewhat, Velkarja was still not a wealthy market, and personal transport with a roof was still an unattainable luxury for many. So Aero continued striving to push the brand’s point of entry as low as possible, without sacrificing it’s commitment to quality.

At $6220, the all new Aero “Creature” undercut the Move’s starting price by over a thousand marks, owing mostly to its diminutive size, puny 360cc engine, and complete lack of features. The 2 seat cyclecar still, however, had good bones. Its galvanized monocoque chassis was sturdy, rust resistant, and surprisingly safe for a car of its size, and its 4-wheel independent suspension kept its handling composed.

As referenced by its name, it certainly had odd looks. It sported roof-mounted headlights to make it more visible to other cars, a large hump on the back for the engine, and an attempt at a face on the front door (to distract from the Creature’s strange proportions). But those who enjoyed (or looked past) the looks would find a budget cyclecar that was just as durable and composed as a car twice its size.

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The Aero Company.
5-chōme-325 Komaki,
Aichi 485-0041, Japan
+81 568-XX-XXXX

[splendidsloth]

Registered myself on the form and have completed most design work, currently just waiting on some engineering collaboration/advice on techpool distribution from a fellow user via Discord given my relative unfamiliarity with Automation’s more granular details.

[missionsystem]

VICTORY ENTERS THE VELKARJAN MARKET

War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.

[HyperMud]

New for 1952 our full line up is sure to capture your imagination.
From our restyled Sisu now in 4WD to reach the deep country.

the newest V8 featuring Over Head Camshafts to deliver higher peak horse power in the Nurch and the Wyvern.
The Twin Crowns Nurch has class leading safety equipment with a suspension to absorb all bumps life throws at you!

[splendidsloth]

Update: .car files and techpool screenshot submitted, working on ad.

[Fishman501]

Brand new for the 1952 model year, Union brings you some refreshed models and a brand new offering, all made to be up to date for the latest in consumer expectations.

For those who simply need to get about, we have a refreshed version of the ever popular VAU Rabbit, now with updates including an improved interior, more efficient engine and headlights housed behind the grille to protect from stones and potential collisions. This extended headlight lifespan, economic engine and the nimble size which allows for a Class C tax exemption means that when you buy a Rabbit, you’re making an investment, leaving you with more money thanks to it costing much less to run than the competitors.

For those who need to carry more cargo than people, we have the brand new Donkey for 1952. The bed has been lengthened and rear suspension stiffened to carry all manner of goods from hay to furniture to vegetables to building supplies. Also available is a detachable covered frame to fit onto the bed which allows for the fitting of tarpaulins for goods that need extra weather protection.

And for those who want something more, we have the all new Union Lion. With cutting edge styling for those who want to impress, this is sure to blow the socks off your neighbours when they see you pull this into your driveway. The Lion comes with comfortable seats, plenty of leg and head room, and a powerful but economic engine along with a Class B tax classification, making it cheap to run. For extra safety, integrated fog lights come as standard along with light based indicators.

[Fishman501]

Brand new for Velkarja’s finest is the Union Lion Police specification. With an uprated 105hp engine and smooth, easily controllable driving characteristics, the criminals of Velkarja stand no chance. The Lion also comes fitted with an up to date electric bell in place of manually operated ones and the integrated fog lights help light up the road ahead during high speed pursuits.

(Unfortunately the latest BeamNG update means I can’t load levels anymore so I haven’t yet added the bell in game)

[abg7]

It may be launching into a lion’s den of competitors, but the Lion looks the part. And that shade of green could end up becoming Union’s signature color for decades to come.

[BababooeyGamington]

As Velkarja enters a new era, KMW introduces a family of motor cars built for every journey. This second generation builds upon the proven foundation of the original models with cleaner styling, greater comfort, improved road manners, and more capable powerplants. From the nimble Swift 100, to the dependable Wayfarer 160, and the hardworking Fieldrunner 160

Bonus entry

Introducing the KMW B600—a lightweight machine built for riders who value the freedom of the open road. Powered by a 600 cc boxer 4 engine and engineered for the demanding roads of Velkarja, the B600 delivers confident performance with the durability to accompany every adventure.

[Fishman501]

The Longhorn (which this car is supposed to be an evolution of) did fairly well so I’m hoping I can achieve a similar success. I’m mainly just happy that it looks nice (I’m quite proud with the headlights and fog lights) and I made a police version inspired by some Ealing films I’ve seen

[06DPA]

Weiss-Kiss 1952 Lineup

Many Velkarjans have the Weiss-Kiss SP involved in their first automotive experience. The second generation improves on many aspects of the first generation, mainly being on a bespoke platform instead of being refitted and license produced military vehicles. The new 2.5L engine received forged internals for better endurance and more torque. All of these improvements come without a major price increase.

The all-new Weiss-Kiss Pilgrim provides a compact, off-road capable vehicle for the masses. The Pilgrim 200 uses a slightly smaller 2.0L version of the SP’s engine. It is boring in every way, and honestly I don’t have much to say about it. It’s cheap for what it is, aye.

The 250R is a slightly more upmarket version of the Pilgrim. The higher quality vehicles get selected from the production line and get fitted with the 2.5L from the SP, along with some modifications to make it more fit for local rallying, hence the R in the name. It does cost more than the 200.

[Dog959]

HCA of Harvholm, Ránmark presents

The HCA Honeybee is HCA’s response to the Class C car. It is powered by a brand new 30hp 860cc boxer 4 driving the front wheels. It’s cheap to service, economical, easy to drive, and can tackle any major Velkarjan road, perfect for an up-and-coming family in or out of the major cities. The 7cwt van is perfect for a small business; expect to see bakers, plumbers and electricians at the forefront of modernisation arriving at doors around the country in them soon. Leaf springs and a split tailgate offer a deep and easily used loading space, and it shares almost all its components with the normal saloon, making parts easy to get for both.
Only 7000 VEM for the saloon and less for the van.

For a bit more excitement, the Gyrfalcon offers a sports car using the same basic engine coupled to the same gearbox but bored out to 1.2L and putting 48hp across the back axle from a position just behind the driver.

Unlike some imported sports cars, it’s still capable on a loose and/or slightly rough surface. It runs on regular 85 RON rather than needing 91, meaning you can drive it on any tour of Velkarja without running out of fuel in a provincial town or destroying your suspension on provincial roads.
Only 10,000 VEM.

Bonus submission: HCA Formula Junior

As motorsports began to become more popular, one of the sons of a leading engineer at HCA decided to get into racing; however, with the recent scares about the dangers of road racing, the leadership decided to work on creating a lower formula that would be substantially safer than the lightweight motorbike-powered cars of other countries.

A rollcage and lapbelt make all crashes, but especially rollovers, much safer than most others, but with fires being one of the risks most dreaded by drivers, HCA decided to take advantage of the new 2.5L supercharged I6 diesel to fuel the car with a less dangerous fuel. They were made to be road legal, so as a formula without pit stops, a driver could supposedly arrive and race without support.

With a limited-slip differential and radial all-terrain tyres, its performance was further blunted, but new tracks were easy to produce, and HCA supported the creation of new 1920s-style tracks to fill up a Formula Junior Championship and racing schools. Standing as the premier track, run by HCA themselves, and hosting the non-championship F2 spec Velkarja Grand Prix stands Karvholm Field, based around a concrete runway and the service roads for an airfield made redundant by its shorter length and the difficult terrains around it, it’s a winding technical track with a section of dramatic gradients going down and back up the embankment at the south end of the runway.

[Prium]

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Extra Lore

The succesful trade with Velkarja set a strong foothold of C.E.A.N. in the country. Both Pandani and Fitz got plenty of happy customers throughout the region. Soon after there were plans to increase export volumes by launching newer models and more variety of vehicles in the region.

While Pandani was fairly succesful with the Cardenal, the upcoming replacement would grow larger in size, which could turn down sales numbers against the competition, so it was decided to replace the Cardenal with the Colibri, a smaller but more refined car, and more or less equally capable.

Fitz, on the other hand, got a great market share of industrial sectors with the rugged but outdated C65, so it doubled down on the heavy truck market with its updated model, the C270, while also expanding the company’s range with the C130, an offroad capable light pickup.

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[VanZandt_Breda]

1952 - Velkarja faces up to another new year of self-reliance and self-determination. The revolution matures and the nation seeks to better itself. Breda delivers with the same mission. And this year: better than ever seen before in Velkarja.

Breda’s A90, the established choice automobile for travelers, families, and businesses seeking reliable comfort over long distances will now be known as the Az 90, a car more targeted to Velkarjan taste.

“Azienda!” - business is still in the name. And now you can get more done than ever: the engine has been tuned to be just as reliable as ever even with unleaded gas, and still a happy 35 horsepower! The radio is state-of-the-art - which happens to be more affordable than before! The seats are still top of the line, no fear for any downgrades. The entire car features an attractive facelift, a statement for the times. Get with it!

Breda’s Tur 240 might be welcome flavor for the Velkarjan who demands a cutting-edge driver-centered experience. This car astonishes with modern amenities and fashionably crafted engineering. Breda’s newest and largest engine yet is put to its use and delivers pure joy. When the journey is as important as the destination, take a tour - in the Tur 240!

[splendidsloth]

Some cars are big, some cars are small, and some of them are just the right size. Why not visit your local Sigurdsson dealer and see the latest models for Velkarja in 1952?

Let’s start with the M1200 cargo van. 1200KG of payload capacity, the robust construction of a full ladder frame, and the security of front wheel drive when the weather turns sour. Not to sound smug, but we think it’s rather brilliant: the seating area and powertrain are entirely contained in the vehicle structure from the B-pillar forward. That means better frontal visibility and much more efficient use of space, with more space both vertically & horizontally as well as a significantly lower lift-in/step-over height when you’ve got bulky cargo to transport. We work harder so you can rest easier.

Next up is the middle child, the T95 family sedan. This one’s even better: it’s front wheel drive and has its powertrain ahead of the front wheels, but in a traditional three-box saloon format with a hybrid chassis combining a lightweight, aviation-type monocoque central body with sturdy front & rear ladder subframes. That means interior space on par with a full-size car in an intermediate package as well as a completely flat interior floor: no awkward hump for the central rear seat passenger and more room to spread out. And we’ve gone above and beyond optimizing the T95 for Velkarjan roads. It’s equipped with the solid rear axle from the T95 estate for maximum cargo capacity & durability when the going gets tough, as well as lowered gearing for the ideal balance of flexibility and fuel economy. We’ve even raised the ride height and retuned the shock absorbers for comfort on rough roads; and though the 1602cc BL4 boxer engine might not be the biggest or brawniest motor on the market its butter-smooth 60hp will get you exactly where you need to be.

Let’s call it the $50,400 dollar question: a DCMW Al-Sheikh Superiority Sixteen, or six of our T82 city cars? On paper, it’s not a fair fight at all: objectively, the T82 loses. It’s not built by hand, it has half the driven wheels, a quarter of the cylinders, and it doesn’t come standard with a drinks cabinet or chimera-leather upholstery. We can’t believe we’re admitting this in ad copy, but it doesn’t even come with machine gun mounts. But multiply that by six and suddenly the math turns on its head. You’d get 24 wheels & tires, 24 cylinders, 24 gears, 24 seats, and 12 side view mirrors. You’d also get 216 miles per gallon of fuel and the knowledge that, if one of your T82s broke down, you could simply drive one of five others without having to threaten to send your mechanic to the gulag. And don’t even get us started on much easier it would be to parallel park.

Disclaimers:

Fuel economy and performance estimates may vary from manufacturer’s figures in real-world conditions.

T95 estate not yet available in the Velkarjan market, see dealer for more information. T95 saloon in ad imagery equipped with dealer-installed accessory hubcaps.

[Nebulon]

The 1952 MAG DT Series

The power is in your hands.

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— What is the DT Series? —

The MAG DT (Doppeltüren), named after the fact that each model contains a set of Double Doors, is a series of cars developed under the body framework created by the Austrian company MAG.

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The DT-542

The DT-542 is the workhorse family wagon of this series, sitting on the cheaper and more practical end of the model series.

This one is built on a Heavy Duty Ladder frame derived from their commercial vehicles, and features a small, but economical 1.6L I4 making 56 hp and 114 Nm of torque. Mated to a 3-speed manual and RWD, it can send you and 6 of your family members to 100 kph in under 20 seconds, all while getting a little under 12L/100km, running on the cheapest fuel available.

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The DT-348

The DT-348 is a sportier, more upscale coupe based on the same body architecture, although it does come with a few fundamental changes as compared to its workhorse sister car.

Unlike its sister, this red-hot coupe uses a welded unibody with independent front suspension, and uses a 3.5L V8 derived from one of MAG’s trucks, which boasts the power of 125 horses, with a pulling force of 240 Nm.

That’s not all, being more of a premium-focused coupe, it gets upgraded to a Premium Interior and Radio system, along with having just 4 comfortable seats.

Now, while you may not be able to bring your whole family along for the ride, the ones you do choose to take with you will be in for a much quicker ride, as the DT-348 hits 100 kph in 9.8 seconds, thanks to its Heavy Duty 4-speed manual transmission and RWD, all while still managing 15.2L/100km, also running on the cheapest fuels.

Its double doors serve a purpose too, as when you flip the boot open, you can unlatch 2 comfortable seats that pop out the bottom portion, meaning you have a mean to relax after even the longest trips.

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[AndiD]

Mara ad placeholder

From left to right: Konyk T, Kamrad 1.1 UK, Kamrad 1.3 SKE

Edit: And here is the corresponding ad, two weeks later:

(They wouldn’t advertise the Konyk, they would just sell off existing Archanan surplus stock)

[Knugcab]

OK, being busy yesterday I really didn’t have time for a 24h reminder. I hope this very late reminder is enough, a little bit over 5 h left.

Complete subs:
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@Edsel
@splendidsloth
@Fishman501
@missionsystem
@06DPA
@Prium
@VanZandt_Breda
@Nebulon
@AndiD

Car but no ad:
@karhgath
@Mikonp7

Ad but no car:
@BababooeyGamington

Please resend your cars IN THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE THREAD (this will be the last round I will issue reminders on this, for real. Next time anything not sent within the original thread will be ignored. Also, remember to screenshot TP.)
@Dog959
@HyperMud