[MOC] 42154 Dodge Viper GTS (1996) - alternate build

[Timorzelorzworz]

Hello Eurobrickers,

let me allow to share a new creation with some insights made from LEGO Technic set 42154 Ford GT as an alternate build.

The idea behind

When the 42154 Ford GT came out with its inventory in March 2023, I was impressed by the earth blue colour and had immediately a Lamborghini Lanzador in mind to build with this pieces. 

I was sure that this model is doable with the given parts, but unfortunately this vehicle is an upcoming electronic car with no engine. Skip the engine and functionality only for design? Nope, not this time so I decided not to make this model and was working on some sketches for a Koenigsegg Gemera instead but that car did not convinced me at all so I decided to finally skip (pause) 42154. To be honest, I found the inventory of the set very special with many odd part numbers, but was impressed by the large amount of connectors used and blue axle pins and also red 2L axles. 

In February 2024, I stumbled over pictures of the Dodge Viper GTS in second generation, manufactured since 1996 and directly felt in love with this car. To reuse the headlight parts and white parts for stripes seems to be a good option and I finally got keen with the inventory of the 42154 set to make first sketches. 

In the beginning of March 2024, the project for the Dodge Viper was official born and the finished model ends up with impressive 1430 parts used only from the set 42154 Ford GT.

 

Model features

• 1:11 scale
• HoG linkage-steering
• suspension in front and back
• engine with moving pistons
• openable doors on both sides
• realistic openable hood with lock
• detailed interior
• measures 41cm x 18cm x 11.5cm

 

Model impressions

Model details

Both doors of the model can be opened to see the interior. Pedals are made for the driver with existing parts.

The car is controlled from the back with a knob that is responsible for steering the front wheels with a linkage system. The hood opens up to 60 degrees and can be locked to safely stay in position while playing and displaying the model...

...and easily unlocked to close.

Opening the hood reveals the engine that is driven directly by the rear wheels through differential. As common for B-model compromises and limited parts, this Dodge Viper uses (only) a V6-engine under the hood instead a V10 - sorry folks. It was very hard to fit all the functionality (engine + steering + suspension) under the hood in tiny space, but everything works well as suspected.

Made with DieCast

For the first time I used a Diecast-model and also many pictures from it. Here are some pictures for comparison:

 

 

If you like what you see, feel free to support my work and to build your own Dodge Viper from your 42154 donor set. 

Instructions and more info can be found here

Happy building!