Hello all! This is my first serious MOC, a car of approximately 1:8 scale. The front is loosely based on / inspired by the Mercedes-Benz CLA, and the back on the BMW X6.

Some clips strung together: http://axi.x10.mx/Phantom_M/Test2_small.mp4

The base is basically the Porsche axles put into my own chassis. I replaced the coil springs on the rear suspension with pneumatic cylinders. It is RWD, powered by 2 XL motors in the rear and a Servo in front for steering; one IR reciever in the middle. I used rechargeable NiMH AA's in the big battery box, placed right underneath the motors. Originally there was a modified version of Sariel's "4-speed sequential transmission with stepper shifter", but it created too much friction so I eventually took it out.

I used some "LittleBits" for the headlights and the outer taillights, as I only had 1 PF led pair which I used for the inner taillights.

The hood, doors, and trunk are all openable.

There is a decorative interior with steering wheel, dashboard, air vents and cup holder.

Red contrasts well with both snow and grass.

I had trouble making the side and roof because I was running out of pieces.

A few more pictures and the LXF file are at http://axi.rf.gd/Phantom_M (warning: they are very large pictures!).

Edited January 20, 20205 yr by Agent X
Main website down, changed link to mirror

Cool combination of brick-built body over Technic base for a car model. You don't see this combo really often.