[TC12] Formula De Vil

[Superkoala]

Hello Eurobrick,

I wasn’t sure to participate to the TC 12 contest, but i had some idea that i could work on, so, here’s my WIP.

I present you the Formula De Vil.

 

In theory:

• Design: will be a mix between a rat-rod and a dragster. With big engine.

• Color: “I work only in black, and sometime very very dark grey” – Batman. Kidding, I would like to have a super hype black/red vehicle, but 100% chance I will not have enough part. I will do my best and try not to spend a fortune in spare part to have the right color.

• Propulsion : Rear wheel drive through PF-XL

• Steering : front wheel through PF-Servo

• Wacky function : lateral punch (to be confirmed) actuated by PF-L .

Work is still on the draft phase, and still a lot of issue to be solved, but it’s fun.

 

I will post update later, bye.

 

[Aventador2004]

Looking good , keep going.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Very nice. I can see that it's going to be a dragster type vehicle as you described. Tell me, what inspired the name? Was it the "De Vil" put together is "devil"?

[Superkoala]

2 minutes ago, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Very nice. I can see that it's going to be a dragster type vehicle as you described. Tell me, what inspired the name? Was it the "De Vil" put together is "devil"?

Yep, it's a combination between Formula "Devil" and the Disney's character Cruella De Vil whose car is one source of inspiration for the final design

Spoiler

 

[mocbuild101]

I was expecting someone to make a hot-rod type vehicle, and it turned out to be you, so good work, and good luck!

4 hours ago, Superkoala said:

“I work only in black, and sometime very very dark grey” – Batman.

 My favourite thing ever said in a movie!

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

I like the chassis of Cruella De Vil, the 6 cylinders in line are amazing!

[offroadcreations]

Nice progress so far, I like that front end. I'm really excited to see how this turns out.

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Excellent start! It already looks imposing. I see a V-12 engine in the background... Will that take the place of the straight-6?

[Superkoala]

16 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said:

Excellent start! It already looks imposing. I see a V-12 engine in the background... Will that take the place of the straight-6?

The only thing i can say is "half rat-rod, half dragster"

You should see that in the next update 

[Superkoala]

Sorry for the Double post.

 

So, I have been out of home for a few days, so the work have not really evolved. Some little improvment, however: the chassis is it final dimension (need some reinforcement to avoid bending) and all the electrical part is now installed:

• 1 rechageable battery box
• 1 PF XL for propulsion
• 1 PF-Servo for steering
• 2 PF-L for the side punch (1 on each side)
• 2 PF-LED

Until the week-end I will try to finish the steering and engine aspect so i can start the body work . I am still not sure of what will be the final design*, so i may make more than one test.

To be continued.

Spoiler

* probably a mix of this

and this

and this

 

[ThatOneBuilder]

Mixing those 3 will look really funky! Good luck!

[Superkoala]

Some work yesterday. Sorry for the shitty picture, my phone isn't great for that.

First impression matters, so the De Vil is now fitted with its headlight.

It has also been completed with all its wheels and engines

and is wacky function -sidepunch-

that has been succesfully tested

 

The issue now is the final design. I made a test of what could be a rat-rod look before disassebled my model to have the right part in the right color,

but its not what i expected. Not aggessive enough it just look like a big box on wheel. I may change the design to something more curved and dynamic.

 

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Seems like the wacky functions is a little useless considering the wheels extend farther sideways than the push-thing. Might wanna change that?

[Superkoala]

On 03/09/2017 at 0:09 AM, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Seems like the wacky functions is a little useless considering the wheels extend farther sideways than the push-thing. Might wanna change that?

I'm not sure to keep the doubled wheels, maybe not.

 

Some work last week. And some improvement still to be made. Sorry, again, for the bad quality of the photos, my reflex will be available for the final shooting.

 

[1gor]

It looks cool.

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

It's looking beautiful. I say no to the double wheels.

[Aventador2004]

I love it so much, double wheels ftw!

[mocbuild101]

Looking good! I really like the lights!

As for the double wheels, I would say no, at least for those wheels anyway...

[Jim]

Dude, you made my day. Your wacky function is awesome! Nice work. Glad you joined the contest.

On 3-9-2017 at 0:09 AM, BrickbyBrickTechnic said:

Seems like the wacky functions is a little useless considering the wheels extend farther sideways than the push-thing. Might wanna change that?

I do agree that the function seems a bit useless with the double wheels. Might want to reconsider.

[EvilEnderman]

That looks awesome! The colour scheme really suits it!

[Superkoala]

Thank you all for your feedback.

The DeVil is complete, and as I will be short of time until mid-october I don't think I will upgrade it. So the next step is to prepare real photos and videos for the entry topic.

[Aventador2004]

Wow! I love it, best so far!

[mocbuild101]

Nice work! And it looks much better without double wheels.

Edited October 22, 2017 by mocbuild101

[MangaNOID]

Looks exactly like a wacky racer 

[Carsten Svendsen]

That looks mean bro. I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't take 1st place