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Computer-controlled carving tools helped designers shape clay layered on top of a foam form. By now, in Autumn 2005, a near-final form for the Camaro concept car had been decided on.
Full-scale models can reveal details or subtle proportions that need more work. Clay is used because it can be quickly reshaped without having to rebuild the model.