Bornin1980something Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 This is the first MOC I completed since coming out of my dark age. All parts are from my 90s Lego collection.The base is from a 1999 Shell promotional set, which used the 1996 style Formula One cars. A 2 x 2 plate above the rear bearing gives the car its aggressive slanted stance. That, and the long rear section, mark this car out as a mid-engined supercar. Like the exterior, the interior is all red, including the steering column. Access is via the traditional hinged roof. The leather jacketed driver is probably from a Town Jr set. I call him Quentin. The front-end was built as low as possible for aerodynamics. Styling is rather plain, but the wide racing wheels (also from the Shell promotional) make a bigger impression. The huge rear section is the car's powerhouse. Opening the rear hinged plate reveals the V8 engine (I usually assume two cylinders per stud). It too has a red colour scheme. The radio antenna and the lack of a spoiler mark this vehicle out as a roadgoing supercar, turning heads wherever it goes. At times, I have considered adding modern, specialised elements to make this car look more like a supercar, but I prefer it as it is, full of classic town atmosphere even though it was built in 2014! The only part I am unsure about is the radio antenna, a staple of classic town vehicles, but in this case it may spoil the vehicle's lines. What do other members think? The car was completed before I heard of the upcoming Speed Champions supercar line, which I am now really looking forward to. For a parting shot, here is the car with both hinges proudly open. The hinge is dead, long live the hinge! Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Yeah, that design screams early 1980's for sure......nice work there 'Bornin1980something' and Brick On Drive On ! Quote
Bornin1980something Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) ^ Thankyou, 'lightningtiger.' This is actually the first time I have ever posted a MOC in a pubic forum. More are on the way. Edited January 25, 2015 by Bornin1980something Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 ^ Thankyou, 'lightningtiger.' This is actually the first time I have ever posted a MOC in a pubic forum. More are on the way. You're welcome 'Bornin1980something', I look forward to seeing what you might have up your sleeve......more retro builds ? Brick On ! Quote
Eggyslav Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 A really nice car, but I would add 1x4 plates on the sides under chassis, so it would cover that gaping hole, through which you can see driver's legs.... Quote
Bornin1980something Posted February 1, 2015 Author Posted February 1, 2015 Thank you for the feedback, 'lightningtiger' and 'Eggyslav.' I been working on the car. It now has two 1 x 6 plates to cover the gaping holes in the chassis. I think these improve the car's aggressive stance. It's amazing what just one plate can do in this scale. I also added another plate to the front, taking the opportunity to add some style at the same time. You're welcome 'Bornin1980something', I look forward to seeing what you might have up your sleeve......more retro builds ? Brick On ! Yes, I suppose most of my Lego vehicles would now count as retro-builds. In fact, I first built in consciously retro-style in the late 90s. I always has a longing for the 80s sets that I missed. I built several private cars, the simple reason that, in the mid to late 90s, TLG seemed to shy away from them (yes, that's an old problem). Another retro-build coming right up, if all goes well. Quote
fireball77 Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 OKAY, there are SO many things wrong with this! I could probably make a whole PARAGRAPH on it! Yet I digress, the front is fairly good, and at least you tried. Quote
Henchmen4Hire Posted August 13, 2017 Posted August 13, 2017 6 hours ago, fireball77 said: OKAY, there are SO many things wrong with this! I could probably make a whole PARAGRAPH on it! Yet I digress, the front is fairly good, and at least you tried. Please share your paragraph, I enjoy seeing crazy people rant about 2 year old MOCs that are tributes to 20 year old aesthetics lol Quote
fireball77 Posted August 14, 2017 Posted August 14, 2017 You do have a VERY good idea you just didn't execute it properly Quote
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