#16 Sparse bodywork progress at the beginning of April, so about four and a half months into the making.

To ensure progress on the technical side would not impede work on the bodywork later on, but also to break momentarily free from the 'tyranny of gears', I was regularly trying things out. Here are some of the early approaches to making sense of the bodywork, in no particular order.

I generally don't like the look of flex axles, but I explored them as the only mean to get some of the curves right.

 

None of these new panels exist in red! (still? yet?)

 

The first clean-ish line I got on the rear mudguard!

 

The best early exploration that probably won't fit in the end is this. Might it inspire someone else.

Two dishes back to back held together by a clear transparent Spiderman web (the only bar piece in this color) and a transparent blue round tile (I don't have a yellow one). Here's the effect with and without led lights.

So overall not much progress from these early attempts, but a stark discovery: This car has no 'anchor features'. It's not a Porsche that's immediately recognizable as soon as you see the lights, or a Ferrari Monza with its asymmetrical seat. You basically have to nail it all together as one.

 

On 7/26/2024 at 8:24 AM, NV Lego technic said:

The interior looks very nice! More complete than most 1:8 supercars. 

Thank you! 

 

Again, longer post than intended. Studio rant will have to wait.

Next up: probably the fight for the real axle.

Edited July 28, 2024Jul 28 by Divitis

Do you have plans to continue writing updates? 

I'd love to see how the build progressed!

On 9/4/2024 at 6:17 PM, 2GodBDGlory said:

Do you have plans to continue writing updates? 

I'd love to see how the build progressed!

Somehow I'm only seeing this now, sorry.

I think I got a little bored with myself, and also my second son got born, which sort of slowed down progress but now he's on a more decent sleeping routine so I hope I'll find time to make the proper reveal happen - funny how many seemingly basic pieces you realize you miss and have to order.

Anyway, bodywork process is boring, you just sort of go through every piece in the color you chose until you find something that matches a curve and then go through every piece that combines with it to complement it. And then repeat until all combinations have been vetted and you can sleep a good sleep.

The control base in nearly there too.

Edited October 17, 2024Oct 17 by Divitis
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Looks good! I'd agree, bodywork is really where models tend to bog down, but yours does seem to be looking good so far! I like how you're not afraid to use System parts in it.