[MOC] Model Team 1:17 Scale Ferrari SF-16H (F1)

[BrickMonkeyMOCs]

Inspired by the work of Noah_L on Flickr, I've been working on an LDraw design for a 1:17(ish) scale 2016 Formula 1 car. I've tried to capture as much detail as possible, based on photos from the SF-16H launch photos. Comparison shots below. Any feedback would be appreciated before I finalize the design and begin ordering parts.

UPDATE: I now have this built, so I've replaced the renders below with photographs. This came together really well, and I've only made a few minor tweaks from the original LDraw design. These included switching to a square air scoop above the cockpit, reversing the 1x3 wing angles above the sidepod air intakes, and adding a little more detail to the engine bay. As you can see below, the front and rear wings, engine cover, wheels, and even the V6 engine are all detachable. The front wheels also feature posable steering.

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Edited April 23, 2016 by SpaceMonkey

[syclone]

Looks very good,I think that you captured the look of the real one.

Can you post pictures of the motor?

Edited April 6, 2016 by LXF

[jorgeopesi]

I think it needs smaller wheels, is the scale correct or maybe I am wrong?. I know that some lego builders use bigger wheels than correct scale wheels but I preffer perfect scale MOCs.

[Sylvian]

Pretty damn accurate,.. i think the wheelsize is ok.

[jorgeopesi]

Ok, ok, the perspective can confuse me .

[franciscok]

I'm not sure if its the wheel size but the car seems a bit large IMO. I actually prefer your model as I don't like this narrow F1 cars...

Check this top view:

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/02/19/ferrari-sf16-h-first-pictures-revealed/ferrari-top/

Cheers

[BrickMonkeyMOCs]

Looks very good,I think that you captured the look of the real one.

Can you post pictures of the motor?

Sure. I've added a second engine shot to the OP.

I think it needs smaller wheels, is the scale correct or maybe I am wrong?. I know that some lego builders use bigger wheels than correct scale wheels but I preffer perfect scale MOCs.

Possibly, but not by much. I don't know of any closer wheel/tire match for this scale.

Excellent work. In my opinion, the wheel size is good.

Pretty damn accurate,.. i think the wheelsize is ok.

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm not sure if its the wheel size but the car seems a bit large IMO. I actually prefer your model as I don't like this narrow F1 cars...

Yes, you're right. I'm lengthening the model by one stud (between the cockpit and front wheels) which I think should improve the proportions. I've updated the OP pics to the longer version. It's still not quite as long and skinny as the real thing, but like you I find the real car a little too narrow.

Edited April 6, 2016 by SpaceMonkey

[bj51]

Excellent work. Do you plan on making other brands of current F1 cars ?

[Milan]

Love that old bricks and plates! Great model. As already said, it could be a bit longer, but great nevertheless!

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Nice build...!!!

[BrickMonkeyMOCs]

Excellent work. Do you plan on making other brands of current F1 cars ?

Not presently. I'm more likely to try something different next, though it wouldn't be hard to modify the above design for other teams.

Love that old bricks and plates! Great model. As already said, it could be a bit longer, but great nevertheless!

Nice build...!!!

Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered parts and will post more pics when it's built.

ETA: I see on TLCB that Noah_L just released his own SF-16H which is probably better than mine, but it will still be nice to have my own version rather than a direct copy of his one.

Edited April 12, 2016 by SpaceMonkey

[februar88]

Wonderful copy of Allison's masterpiece. Very good-looking details, especially rear wing side bars. As F1-fan I'm very glad to see f1-car copies :)

My dream is to make good copy of mp4/4. One day I'll do it!

[Patgeo]

The model looks great, and a lot accurate! I can't wait to see it builded!

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

I think you really captured the shapes including the color scheme extremely well...cool!!!

[BrickMonkeyMOCs]

OP updated with photos.

[BrickMonkeyMOCs]

Darn thing shrunk in the wash. Stupid Legos.

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

:laugh: Cool!

[nickbrick]

This is fantastic, I love it! Great work! It's a good looking model but the removable bodywork makes it even more impressive.

[Milan]

@nickbrick

Welcome to EB. Please don't bump older topics, unless you have something important to add to the conversation.

[Aventador2004]

That's why this appeared this morning!

Edited April 1, 2017 by Aventador2004