[MOC] 854 Go-Kart Tribute

[Berthil]

It was over 40 years ago that LEGO created the 854 Go-Kart. It was part of my youth and for a LUG competition I have redesigned it. Meanwhile the model has been build and free instructions here:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-63623/BrickPolis/854-go-kart-tribute/

 

Edited January 23, 2021 by Berthil

[neonic]

Nice one  I had that one too, actually still have.
Looks nice, different but still recognizable right away. Nice and smooth 

[JintaiZ]

Fantastic! Much smoother but still instantly recognizable!

[Jurss]

Nice rebuild.

If today built, most probably, there won't be so much bricks used. Some panels instead.

[Berthil]

Still waiting for the TLG B&P delivery to build the remake with real bricks and publish free instructions. First B&P order got lost and meanwhile delivery is up to 8 weeks!
But I managed to source the original 854 go-kart with almost all new bricks including the light gray parts. I think that's amazing for a more then 40 year old set!

[Berthil]

Model has been build. First topic updated with link to free instructions on Rebrickable:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-63623/BrickPolis/854-go-kart-tribute/

[Berthil]

And a video of the Go-Kart:

 

[OneMoreRobot]

Thanks Berthil. Great passion recreating an icon and sharing instructions for another generation to enjoy.

[Thirdwigg]

Sorry I am a little late to this build. Very well done, and a great tribute to an early set. I love the side by side pictures. 

I am interested in these tributes builds, as I enjoy the nostalgia. As I build some of these myself, I am struck by how small and simple some of these early set are compared to what is released now.

Thanks for sharing the build.

[Berthil]

This probably would have been a good entry for [TC20] but I was too soon.