Paul Boratko Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 As a kid who grew up in the 80's with all of the coolest toys including the awesome M.A.S.K. line, I had always wanted to do a legit M.A.S.K. style vehicle in Technic.. I did a car back in 2009, but it wasn't very good as I was still learning how to build... When Jim announced this new contest, I decided to try my hand at a similar sized scale car(I guess around 1:18 scale) to the original vintage M.A.S.K. vehicles.. I already had the style of car in my head to go along with the name.. This model is not for the contest, but instead to test myself with something new and possibly to inspire everyone still competing during this final week... I have been sitting on a dozen of these Technic parts for about 4 years trying to figure out what to do with them And I finally got the chance to use 4 of them in an interesting way.. I may use these as some type of air intakes in a future super car... Since the model was an Enforcer and would be primarily black, I knew that it would be tough to make a really interesting looking vehicle being limited with only a black and white color palette, luckily I got to absolutely abuse this part which worked out quite nicely.. The vehicle's 4 wheels fold down by turning a small knob in the rear and both of the doors also go up at the same time to act as wings while revealing 4 small Flick Fire missiles ready to blow up the nearest bad guy... The rear spoiler pulls outwards and upwards while dropping the rear valance at the same time to expose defensive dual smoke screen blasters to blind any pursuers... The front machine guns pop out by sliding a lever forward between the seats and retracts by sliding it back.. I made use of this part to lock the guns into and out of place... The car doesn't have any steering, suspension, gearbox, or fake engine(well it does have a fake engine style cover). The wheels roll, but that is about it as I wanted to actually build something just like what I used to play wiht back in the 80's.. Anyways, here it is, The Shuriken Brickshelf Link Quote
darsedz Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 like some future Bond car... incredible design Quote
KirTech LAB Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Very nice car! What do you think - is it possible to add here suspension, steering and transmission? Just curiosity :) Quote
JamesJT Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Crowkillers' quality but in miniature, its brilliant, just like a real MASK toy and the best use of 8435's wheels ever! Will you make instructions? I can't see any rare parts (except enzo rear lights) so I guess white and red versions can be done. Quote
Chade Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 This is a beautiful model, and I love the transformation! I hope you make instructions for it. Quote
Rishab N Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 That looks absolutely fantastic. Amazing work as always Quote
braker23 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Just WOW! Amazingly good-looking car, very cool transformation, great work Paul! Quote
Nalyd997 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Looks great! Some of the paneling is a little similar to the assassin but I guess that's your style. Recognisable as your work as well! Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Great looking model Paul. It's a pity that it doesn't steer, but given the complexity that would involve with the folding wheels it is understandable. What is the reason for not entering the competition? I'd say the division between A and B categories is especially made to entice builders like yourself to enter the competition... Quote
nerdsforprez Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Terrific work here. I'll bet you had a lot of fun creating it. Quote
jono rocky Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Absolutely outstanding. I love the simple idea of one winding mechanism to go between modes and have actual firing missiles. This would win the comp easily. Quote
JJ2 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Awesome work but it would be better with steering. Are you sure you couldn't do something like this? Quote
Appie Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 just like a real MASK toy Exactly what I was thinking! This really nailed the M.A.S.K. toys in Lego (even the no-steering ), yet... This model is not for the contest :angry: Like Jeroen said, the A category is perfectly suited for stuff like this and having this not enter would be a real pity, since it has winning potential for sure! I'd even ask Jim to force it in , can't have a perfect example of Lego MASK model not be in the contest. Quote
Rishab N Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Looking at this model more, it kinda looks like a mini vampire gt with the front area and gull wings Quote
Blakbird Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I never had M.A.S.K. toys as a kid, but if they were anything like this then I wish that I had. Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Superb, as others said - to bad you won't compete, such creation deserves to race (&win, most probably :-) I really wish you'll enter, to see how close we can get to the "big" boys, and it's about time for somebody to knock Jeroen of the throne (just playin') Quote
Block_Smarts Lego Technic Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Love the music! Could you give me a link? Also, I almost thought "Darn it! I lose!" Then I read "This model is not for the contest". YESS I CAN WINN! Quote
MaxSupercars Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) I like it too... I like the car curves, paneling and details... then easy to use mechanism for opening doors and folding wheels... It's like a toy from toy shop... :) Max... Edited August 10, 2015 by MaxSupercars Quote
Meatman Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Wait a sec, this is NOT for the contest??? I didn't catch that part on the first read through. To me this seems like the perfect example of what the contest is all about. Like others have said, you should most definitely reconsider and enter it. Quote
BusterHaus Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Very nice transformation! I like how quick it is. I'll join the chorus of voices suggesting you enter the contest. Quote
Nalyd997 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Great looking model Paul. It's a pity that it doesn't steer, but given the complexity that would involve with the folding wheels it is understandable. What is the reason for not entering the competition? I'd say the division between A and B categories is especially made to entice builders like yourself to enter the competition... It was done a couple of years ago for a comp on here, it was like ship to shore where you had to build an amphibious vehicle. I'll go an find it Quote
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