The Datsun 720 is one of my latest vehicle obsessions and I've built a few real model kits of it recently (and casually tried to track down a real one). In a fevered midnight fury I put one together in LDD, utilizing some new-to-me SNOT techniques for the sides and interior, and some crazy angle work to make the distinctive top of the bed with some kind of tie-down detail.

Most of my vehicle builds are off-road oriented and so far my Real Brick Builds relied on illegal connections to make articulating rear axles. This time, I've come up with a fully legal and actually pretty convincing, articulating rear axle with driveshaft and transfer case! I'm playing around with ideas for shocks and leaf springs but nothing useful yet. Front uses Mixel joint steering, as per my usual. You can also see a quick experiment with a snorkel here as well.

Not sure if I like the larger tires or not.

I ultimately inverted the front bumper to get the look I wanted.

 

How does it compare?

(Revell model kit)

 

I'm falling in love with this thing, so expect to see a Real Brick Build soon!

 

Edited January 23, 20178 yr by ThePlasticWerks

Dude, this thing looks great! You reminded me that I still want to make a Lamborghini LM002. I tried it once but it came out really bad :(