The car giant started by marrying the daughter of the king

Chapter 45 If You Don’t Come Back, I’ll Have to Come Here by Myself

In this era, there is still a big gap between China and the international level in terms of vehicle design process.

Strictly speaking, most of the vehicles produced by China are copied and developed based on some products such as Polar Bear or America, or are slightly improved based on other people's products.

No one understood the development process, which started with early market research, the production of various clay models, design evaluation at each stage, and finally mass production after multiple prototype trials, as in later generations.

But Jiang Hui understands!

In his previous life, he was a senior automotive engineer and had participated in the development of various types of vehicles.

He has visited and conducted on-site research at almost all mainstream domestic auto parts companies.

All the information and content he has come into contact with are still fresh in his mind.

In this case, the upgrade of BJ212 is not a big problem for him.

In terms of appearance, you can just take out the new generation BJ212 of BAIC.

This BJ212 still has a hint of the first-generation BJ212, but it has undergone a major upgrade, and its aesthetics has been improved many times over.

Jiang Hui felt that once this design plan was put forward, no one would deny it.

"I will arrange as much detailed design work as possible for the parts tomorrow, and then draw a sketch of the appearance first."

“Once the factory confirmed that there were no problems with the sketch, I immediately started making the clay model.”

"In this way, hopefully the general appearance will be finalized in September."

Clay models may be a little unfamiliar to people outside the automotive industry.

But when designing a car, normally there is absolutely no way to skip this step.

Of course, when the first generation of BJ212 was developed, it was completely copied from here and there, so clay models naturally did not exist.

Now that Jiang Hui, who has a professional background, is in charge of development work, the clay model becomes an indispensable link.

And when the model is produced, it can give everyone a more intuitive understanding.

After seeing the impact of the appearance of the new generation BJ212, everyone will have more confidence in the project.

"A clay model?"

"Only some skilled workers at FAW and Second Automobile Works can make this thing. I don't think we can find anyone who can do it here at Capital Automobile Works, right?"

As an automobile expert, Zhu Jiansheng naturally knows the importance of clay models.

But this thing is still relatively unfamiliar in China.

Even FAW did not start using this new material, clay, in automobile design until the 1970s, but the final results were not satisfactory.

"It's okay. I'll make a 1:5 clay model first. That will be much easier."

"I have all the car models in my mind. If I have two or three people to help me, I can finish it in less than half a month."

Jiang Hui's face was full of confidence.

A 1:1 clay model usually takes four people about three months to complete.

Of course, most of the time is spent on tinkering with the exterior and constantly improving it.

Otherwise, the main outline can be worked out in a month.

Now we are just making a 1:5 model. Jiang Hui has a very clear design plan in his mind, and it will be faster to implement it into a clay model.

If Jiang Hui hadn't been afraid that the time he said was too short and would make Zhu Jiansheng unbelievable, he would have directly said that he could finish it in a week.

"The academy is very interested in this cooperative project. After I go back, I will bring several associate professors and assistant professors in the department who are relatively good to the project team." "Although most of your junior colleagues are not good enough, you can find a few who can barely help."

"When the time comes, I will ask them to cooperate with you in the development of the next generation BJ212."

Zhu Jiansheng has put his entire reputation on the BJ212 upgrade project.

If you succeed, you will naturally become famous and become a big name in the Chinese automobile industry.

If it fails, the outcome will be completely different.

"Dad, I'm working with you to develop the next generation BJ212."

"All of my design plans were completed under your guidance."

Jiang Hui knew that with his current influence, he could not take on such a huge benefit.

Giving the biggest share to your father-in-law, taking advantage of his power and getting a few pieces of meat would be a very ideal result.

Zhu Jiansheng naturally understood this.

So he didn't hesitate too much, "Then I will be thick-skinned for a while and work with you to get this project started as soon as possible."

"When the project is finished, whether you go to the Design Department or the Technical Department as a liaison officer, you will definitely be able to get a position as a deputy section chief."

In state-owned enterprises, the position is too low and you cannot do many things.

Therefore, it naturally becomes very important to raise Jiang Hui's level as soon as possible.

Along the way, the father-in-law and son-in-law had a good discussion about the upgrade of BJ212, and before they knew it, they returned to the dormitory building of the clinic.

"Dad, Linlin didn't know you were coming over today, so I guess I didn't cook for you."

"Please wait here for a while. I'll go to the restaurant next door and buy two steamed buns."

It will take at least another hour for my father-in-law to get back to Capital Institute of Technology. He has already arrived at the dormitory building of the clinic, so I must invite him to go upstairs and have dinner first.

Zhu Jiansheng didn't hesitate to say so. He just waved his hand and said, "Okay. It's hard to have the chance to taste Lin Lin's cooking skills at home. I'm really benefiting from your cooking today."

Jiang Hui said he was going to buy a few steamed buns, but of course he wouldn't just buy two.

Ten minutes later, when he returned to the dormitory gate, there was a roast chicken and steamed buns wrapped in oil paper in the bicycle basket.

Zhu Jiansheng didn't say much. The two of them went into the yard together, parked their bicycles, and returned to their dormitory amid the curious gazes of some neighbors.

"Dad, why are you here?"

Zhu Lin came out after hearing the voice, she didn't expect that her father had come back with her husband.

"Why, you're not welcome?"

Zhu Jiansheng walked in with a smile, put down his briefcase, and found a stool to sit down.

"From what you said, I was just a little surprised."

Zhu Lin said something scolding, picked up a bowl, and poured a bowl of water from the thermos for Zhu Jiansheng.

"You've only come back once since you moved out."

"If you don't come back, I'll have to come here by myself."

Zhu Jiansheng is not that traditional, serious old scholar.

It's common to joke with your daughter occasionally.

(End of this chapter)