Auranapse Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Awesome work man! You should try other coloured wheelcaps as well. Also, could we have photos of the back? Or is it not finished yet? :P Quote
Jim Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I like the new bonnet! The wheel caps are cool too, but maybe you should try them in black. What keeps bugging me are the orange parts in the chairs. Can you try red....or full black? Keep up the good work, it's an awesome model! PS fully red chairs might be an option as well. Quote
cgg199 Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I was thinking that the wheel caps should be grey. Although they look good in white, I think they are just a bit too bright. I love the car though! Quote
Jim Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I was thinking that the wheel caps should be grey. Although they look good in white, I think they are just a bit too bright. I love the car though! Grey is definitely worth a try. I was considering grey as well. Quote
Lipko Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Don't listen to Jim. The orange seats are awesome. BTW your seat design is the best I've seen so far. Quote
Nazgarot Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I think the Orange seat design really makes them stand out. Please keep them. I also like the sharp contrast white makes on the wheel caps, and white as well as black is a color that masks contours, making the design look slicker. Gray will make everi bend and corner stand out... -ED- Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Hi, Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I have been busy this morning incorporating all (but one Jim ) suggestions. Looking better, but the door looks a bit weird. As if it is not a solid piece with all those angles. I have designed new doors (see the end of the post) Wow, what a moc! The new bonnet is definitely an improvement. The idea with the rims is nice, but the open ends bugs me a bit. What are the white pins in the white connectors for the flex axle over the rims? I woke up this morning thinking exactly the same thing. Somehow I must have been subconsciously been reading your post while I was sleeping : I tinkered a bit and came up with this: I'm still not sold on the white. Others suggested grey and black, that is probably better, but unfortunately those skeleton arms are only available in white. Awesome work man! You should try other coloured wheelcaps as well. Also, could we have photos of the back? Or is it not finished yet? :P A picture of the back: Apparently you can keep the orange seats Done Final pictures for today 3/4 view + topview: Quote
Edwin Korstanje Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Stunning design and looks amazing good whit last white rims covers Quote
LeocornoProductions Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Wow the rear of the car looks even more stunning than I imagined! Great view up top too. Those seats look really trendy with black and orange, I only noticed them now. Incredibly realistic, my eyes are drooling all over this car, like a toddler on a lollipop. Quote
Nazgarot Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I think this could be worth presenting as a Cuusoo/Lego Ideas project. I know it would get my vote at least, and it would be popular among car magazines if some promotions are done. Again, great work! And so different from most "supercars". -ED- Edited January 11, 2015 by Nazgarot Quote
Jim Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Your new rim design is awesome!! This car is getting better and better every day Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted January 17, 2015 Author Posted January 17, 2015 Hi, I have found a solution for the gearbox. Not only does it work with half empty batteries, it is also 100% reliable (as far as you can test a 100% reliability) and it allows for switching both up and down (my previous versions only switched up. I have made a video of it in action (it is hosted on flickr, so I think I can't embed the video, if anyone knows how link a video from flickr let me know): https://flic.kr/p/qQq3FW Bonus question: Which part is used to connect the knobwheels to the 6L links ? Quote
Paul Boratko Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Bonus question: Which part is used to connect the knobwheels to the 6L links ? Probably a micrphone... It's a pretty rare part.. I think it only came in one set about 10 years ago... Quote
Appie Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 I have been wondering if there was a part that could be used for that hole of the knob gears to link it to other stuff, that microphone seems to be it lol. Great find! I might have to get some of these microphones, because I am messing around with knob gears as well and this might save me some space/looks cleaner. Quote
timslegos Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Just looking at those recent pictures for the first time. I have to say, this might be one of the best looking Lego cars I have ever seen. Everything about it is perfection. I dont know if this has already been answered, but I would love instructions for the gearbox/shifter. tim Quote
Lipko Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 That shifting mechanism is the best I've seen so far. I would never be able to come up with anything like that. Quote
piterx Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 great car man! seems i will have to put a lot of effort in making a panda look better or at least perform better than your alfa :D good job! Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 That mechanism is really something. It's amazing what some of you masters come up with! Quote
DamonMM2000 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) The color scheme is absolutely amazing! The wheels are neat looking. Edited January 17, 2015 by DamonMM2000 Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted January 18, 2015 Author Posted January 18, 2015 Probably a micrphone... It's a pretty rare part.. I think it only came in one set about 10 years ago... You're fast and right... It has become a little less rare though. It is available in a couple of minifigure bags I think. Just looking at those recent pictures for the first time. I have to say, this might be one of the best looking Lego cars I have ever seen. Everything about it is perfection. I dont know if this has already been answered, but I would love instructions for the gearbox/shifter. tim I have uploaded a LDD file to bricksafe to show the mechanism. I use a slightly different setup, but the basic mechanism is the same. The two bionicle teeth that mesh with the knobgear must be pretensioned with some elastic bands. You can fiddle around with the strength to get optimal performance. Also I used these: inside the driving rings for a smoother operation. Here is the link to the file: http://www.bricksafe.com/files/JeroenOttens/gear_selector.lxf Have fun with it. Quote
Pluto_MkII Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Using this microphone to create a really compact 4-speed gearbox was a great idea! I would've never thought of that. I like it. With the smooth axle joint, isn't there a risk of failure when the torque in the gearbox is high? Quote
Appie Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 You're fast and right... It has become a little less rare though. It is available in a couple of minifigure bags I think. Going by that (and how the ball part shines in your video), I assume it is actually this part And not the one from the Belville set Paul Boratko linked which really only came in that set it seems. I ordered a bunch (and a few of the Belville as well for when I don't want stuff to shine ) Quote
Mickael Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Very exciting! Realism is bluffing. The finish is very neat, the curves are clean. Customized rims are sublime! Too bad we do not see the mechanics. This is a beautiful entrèe for this contest, congratulations Edited January 18, 2015 by Mickael Quote
darksheep Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Please make instructions , I would love to put this next to sheepo's mustang on my shelf . Quote
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