"That decomposing rattletrap…" – Lieutenant Columbo’s Peugeot Convertible in 1/32 scale

[Sven J]

Hi all,

"That decomposing rattletrap", "that oxidated relic" – this is how Oscar Finch (Patrick McGoohan), murderous lawyer in "Agenda for Murder", calls Lieutenant Columbo’s famous, if shabby, 1959 Peugeot 403 Convertible.
As a long-time admirer of the „Columbo“ TV series, I finally decided to build that car in LEGO® form, although (with its subtle curves) it is not very well-suited for being recreated in bricks, and thus I had to make some compromises.
So here it is in 1/32 scale (7w)– complete with Columbo minifigure and the almost mandatory cheap cigar:

Free pdf instructions for this model are available on Rebrickable, so if you like, you can build your own copy, modify and improve it.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kind regards,
Sven

Edited November 12, 2024 by Sven J

[Sven J]

Hi all,

with the "Slope, Curved 1 x 4 x 2/3 Double" (79756) finally available in dark gray, I was able to rework the model for greater accuracy.
The headlights are mounted a bit further up now and the radiator grille is more true to the original. And, most important, the hood and trunk lid are now more prominently sculpted and therefore (at least in my opinion) look considerably better. But judge for yourself:

The only drawback is that the new version is by far not as sturdy as the first one - by no means suitable for playing with. But as it's intended as a display model, that's ok.

Kind regards,
Sven

Edited November 12, 2024 by Sven J