[MOC] Dodge Viper - 10265 c-model

[Marcin Majkowski]

Dodge Viper - 10265 c-model

I made my first attempt to the Viper before building the Hummer. I wanted to use the white stripes offered by the 10265 set. I must admit that the Viper is one of the most iconic cars that use these painting. The problem is that it has an extremely slim silhouette, and the Mustang parts are much more suitable for the construction of an angular body. The final model is the result of 5 approaches. On the fourth, I had the model almost finished and all I had to do was construct a rear diffuser out of the scraps. It was not without a slight remodeling of the rear bumper, which left me with a few additional parts, which I knew would be very useful in the front. This way I demolished half of the car and it was a good decision. Thanks to this, the model has definitely gained stability. There are a few delicate details, but there is no risk that any of them falling off when you grab onto any part of the vehicle. The fairly low profile of the whole and the desire to reproduce the engine dummy in a decent way, eliminated the possibility of installing a torsion axle, which takes up so much space on this scale that it would have a negative impact on the appearance.

Technical info
Rebuild of the set 10265 Ford Mustang
Model: Dodge Viper
Parts: 984 - also used extra parts
Height:  10,5 studs (8 bricks and 2 plates)
Width: 16 studs (17.5 studs with mirrors)
Lenght: 38 studs
Functions: Opening doors and hood.
Instruction: 298 steps on 189 pages.

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Edited July 10, 2022 by Marcin Majkowski

[SirBlake]

Wow, very nice job on this. It’s a good set to adapt for that classic GTS color scheme. I’d try it myself, but I can’t bring myself to take my Mustang apart. :)

[noahtheb]

Phenomenal Model. I really like how you included that racing stripe.

[RustyLego]

Sweet looking alternate build. Now if only Lego could center their prints better, that slight "jump" at the nose, in the last picture, feels a bit odd