[MOC] Wedge car

[HorcikDesigns]

I've been thinking quite long, what to build for 40 years anniversary of LEGO Technic, that's why I am slightly late for the party with this model.
Then, suddenly an idea was born - build a car that looks like the wedge-shaped supercars from 70'. (mainly because I do not meet large amount of them re-created from Technic so often)

Features:

• full suspension,
• positive caster angle on front wheels
• inline 3 cylinder engine right behind seats,
• single headlamp that will pop out if you push the yellow lever,
• working HOG with working steering wheel,
• openable doors
• and openable engine bay cover with absurdly long exhaust pipes.

So, here is my attempt to build it. I hope to get back to this topic soon with proper supercar scale.


concept WEDGE by Horcik Designs

concept WEDGE 

concept WEDGE 

wedge chassis 

concept WEDGE

Hope you like it.

PS:
If you want to see another MOC soon, please start following my activity on Flickr. (after reaching 1000 threshold, I'll submit something special  )

Edited May 5, 2018 by HorcikDesigns

[Aventador2004]

Nice, reminds me of an MR2.

[HorcikDesigns]

1 hour ago, Aventador2004 said:

Nice, reminds me of an MR2.

I accidentally met on the street the first generation this week (it is rare in my country) for the first time in person, and I must admit, that these two are really similar. :D Thanks!

Edited May 5, 2018 by HorcikDesigns

[TechnicRCRacer]

Wow, I really like this building style! You don't see cars like this in Technic often! Awesome job!

[WvG_853]

I also like it! A worthy tribute. The funny thing is that it looks as if made with studded lego, while it isn’t! Cool ...

[Leonardo da Bricki]

I love the sharp edges and angles here! But what are the wrapped rubber bands visible under the chassis for?

[StudRobotics]

Really cool! I totally looks like a 1970s Bricklin SV-1.

[sirslayer]

cool shape, good job!!  

[Jurss]

Yes, I like it!

[HorcikDesigns]

Thank you all! I am glad you like it. :)
 

10 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said:

But what are the wrapped rubber bands visible under the chassis for?

There was no room for ordinary springs or torsion bars under the hood, so the RBs act like part of suspension.

10 hours ago, StudRobotics said:

Really cool! I totally looks like a 1970s Bricklin SV-1.

I did not know this car existed so far, but now I can not imagine better original model for 40 years anniversary MOC. :D (pun indeed)

[StudRobotics]

On 5/6/2018 at 3:45 AM, HorcikDesigns said:

I did not know this car existed so far, but now I can not imagine better original model for 40 years anniversary MOC. :D (pun indeed)

Here is a picture of a Bricklin SV-1. Malcolm Bricklin, the creator of the car, also founded Subaru of America.

[Maaboo the Witch]

The second image down on the first post looks like a great concept for a futuristic tow truck.