sm1995 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Great build so far. Just read through the whole WIP and a couple of things hit me; 1- You had the guts to tear it down and start over when you weren't happy (and do it publicly) 2- You are pursuing a realistic chassis, probably at the expense of extra grief. I don't see you taking the easy way out anywhere! Looking forward to seeing the rest as it develops. Thanks OzShan! Really appreciate the compliments I wanted to thank you but I didn't want to make an empty post either, but I don't have anything substantial to show you guys except for this door that I've been working on. I wanted nice clean lines and panels that fit together seamlessly. After a few attempt I came up with this and I think it looks okay. The downside is that it requires panels to be connected at really odd angles so the inside of the door looks busy.... I could cover it up by stacking liftarms but then the door will be too wide. I don't want to cover up the inside using a plate because the studs will stick out. And there aren't big enough tiles to the do the job Edited June 26, 2015 by sm1995 Quote
Milan Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 Panels are not meant to perfectly cover gaps, so with this door combo you achieved near perfect solution. At a price of a thicker door, but it looks gorgeous. Quote
piterx Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 such a great progress :) can't wait to see it finished Quote
Epic Technic Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 I was wondering if this project was still going on or not? Quote
sm1995 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 I was wondering if this project was still going on or not? Thanks for your interest! Well, yes and no. The project has evolved into a different car altogether, with the same principles of rear mounted gearbox, realistic chassis+body and gapless bodywork being applied. I decided not to the update the WIP because as a full time college student I rarely get any time to build. On my "free" weeks I could maybe squeeze in about an hour on Saturday and Sunday but that's about it. So the build is really moving at a snails pace :( But I'm still hoping to have something ready to present to you by the end of next summer! Quote
TheItalianBrick Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 this is going slow but so great so far!!! Really really looking to the final thing!!! Respect!! :thumbup: Quote
agrof Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks for sharing the WIP pictures - somehow I missed this topic yet... Interesting ideas, nice part useage, I do love the panel work on the door! Whatewer how long this will take, I am pretty sure we all will be pleased. Quote
jgw Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Woahh...! Nice! This is such an interesting way to build. Building the chassis before the suspension, and manage to do it all realistic! You inspired me a lot! Thanks! Quote
CollinsLegoTechnicDen Posted May 2, 2016 Posted May 2, 2016 I hope to see more pictures and progress dude although a 488 might be more fitting but who knows , you have my support ! Quote
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