Bricktrix Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Happy New Year to all I thought this may warrant a new thread for this project / update. Some may remember last year I posted these first version models up here: http://www.eurobrick...929&hl=caterham To cut a long story short I got overwhelmed with requests at shows of how "can I get one?", "put it on ideas", etc so after many months I finally did 4 weeks ago, with a view to making them completely "set friendly" and legitimate builds. So, I'm showing these new versions which are completely legit build wise now as ideas to throw into the mix for the project. I hope you like them and if you do, please help support the project by voting and or spreading the word. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/87703 It is on its way to the half way stage after 4 weeks of being live and Caterham themselves are also "routing" for it to happen, so all good news so far R500 620R and R500 Both models feature a rolling chassis, positionable front steering, removable nose cone, bonnet / hood , tonneau cover and wheels to reveal more detail. The blue 620R version has a removable engine, whilst the white R500 has a working piston engine and linked steering. These are not the final versions, just more ideas to throw into "what could possibly be" and a variety of colour options are available. Links to full "break down" galleries: R500: https://www.flickr.c...57649494604928/ 620R: https://www.flickr.c...57649889984995/ Original models: https://www.flickr.c...57645005982832/ Full Flickr stream: https://www.flickr.c...otos/bricktrix/ Twitter feed for project updates: https://twitter.com/Bricktrix_Carl Quote
Zerobricks Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Wow, that is really photogenic! Awesome idea for seats and I just love all the details under the engine. Quote
P85 Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 This is so impressive. I´m at a loss for words. (signed up for Ideas, supported and followed) Quote
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Fantastic models Brixtrix! These are so realistic, I, too, would love to see them as an actual set. #4628 Edited January 3, 2015 by LEGO Guy Bri Quote
Captain Braunsfeld Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 These are excellent race cars. I am very impressed. Quote
Bricktrix Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks for the comments and support , its all very much appreciated and all helps too! Quote
Ondra Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) I like these model team sets, so I will instantly buy it!Can you please say scale of it? Edited January 5, 2015 by Ondra Quote
XAxles Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Oh, those super Caterhams. My idol cars. If these become sets...well...I hope I can buy it. Quote
Bricktrix Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 UPDATE: Project now hit half way point for required votes :) Huge thanks to all concerend to get it this far. Every single vote counts so please keep them coming in and lets see if we can make this a reality for all who want it. Quote
Infraredbrick Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Yes, people like me. Vote for this, folks! Quote
Zerobricks Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 You got my support! The way things looks now this is going to be a set! Quote
Bricktrix Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Thank you A pic update of another version on its way: Quote
Bricktrix Posted January 18, 2015 Author Posted January 18, 2015 Another update: You want a kit of a kit car, well here you are: Redesigned to be built in modular easily removable sections, I would recommend looking through the complete Flickr album to see all the possibilites: An example pic below: Quote
3797 Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I made an Ideas account just so that I could support this. I'd buy the white version in a heartbeat. Quote
will Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Love these, and supported it last week. Prefer the r500 version, but they all look great. Quote
paul3396 Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Happy New Year to all I thought this may warrant a new thread for this project / update. Some may remember last year I posted these first version models up here: http://www.eurobrick...929&hl=caterham To cut a long story short I got overwhelmed with requests at shows of how "can I get one?", "put it on ideas", etc so after many months I finally did 4 weeks ago, with a view to making them completely "set friendly" and legitimate builds. So, I'm showing these new versions which are completely legit build wise now as ideas to throw into the mix for the project. I hope you like them and if you do, please help support the project by voting and or spreading the word. https://ideas.lego.com/projects/87703 It is on its way to the half way stage after 4 weeks of being live and Caterham themselves are also "routing" for it to happen, so all good news so far R500 620R and R500 Both models feature a rolling chassis, positionable front steering, removable nose cone, bonnet / hood , tonneau cover and wheels to reveal more detail. The blue 620R version has a removable engine, whilst the white R500 has a working piston engine and linked steering. These are not the final versions, just more ideas to throw into "what could possibly be" and a variety of colour options are available. Links to full "break down" galleries: R500: https://www.flickr.c...57649494604928/ 620R: https://www.flickr.c...57649889984995/ Original models: https://www.flickr.c...57645005982832/ Full Flickr stream: https://www.flickr.c...otos/bricktrix/ Twitter feed for project updates: https://twitter.com/Bricktrix_Carl awesome!cool Quote
P85 Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 When this hits the S@H I´m hitting the store quantity limit. At least once. If I´m going to nitpick, I like the dark grey hood alignment doohickey on the blue one better than the light gray on the R500. But maybe the dark gray would just look weird on white/black car. What do I know. I could not come up with something this awesome to save my life. Quote
Bricktrix Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 I made an Ideas account just so that I could support this. I'd buy the white version in a heartbeat. Very cool, thank you for jumping through the required hoops they put in place Love these, and supported it last week. Prefer the r500 version, but they all look great. Again thank you very much, every single vote counts. I'm with you on the R500 fav, .....so far,..... I'm working on a couple more updates, so watch this space When this hits the S@H I´m hitting the store quantity limit. At least once. If I´m going to nitpick, I like the dark grey hood alignment doohickey on the blue one better than the light gray on the R500. But maybe the dark gray would just look weird on white/black car. What do I know. I could not come up with something this awesome to save my life. Thanks for the confidence You initially confused me as to what you were reffering to, but I think your talking about the bonnet catches (the thin minifig neck brackets). Yep, I'm also with you on the prefference, I'm just concepting design options into the mix, so some of the models will have different methods used to replicate the same thing, one may be stronger than the other, so trying to cover bases. Quote
Bricktrix Posted February 9, 2015 Author Posted February 9, 2015 As an update to these, I've just added another: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/87703/updates R300 lightweight racing spec, just to inspire ideas of what could be! Link to full album on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktrix/with/16475003122/ Thanks again for the support so far, it wouldnt be where it is without them Quote
P85 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 DUDE!! You are killing me! And not posting the above image here is just cruel. Quote
jimmynick Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Wow! These are all gorgeous; the Lotus Seven is one of my favourite silhouettes. And you've got such variety in the models, in that they all have the same basic shape but you've done each of them so professionally. Quote
Lego Spy Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Wow. That's all I can say. Building inward like that can be pretty difficult, and the whole model looks very smooth. Great work! Quote
Hoexbroe Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Wow, they are certainly drop-dead beautiful! Quote
P85 Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Congrats, Carl! https://ideas.lego.c.../1-blog/post/60 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.