CharlieBravo Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Hi all, introducing my WIP for this contest. I'm still coming out of my dark ages, and recently bought a 42098 (of which I've built the car to learn some techniques, and promptly pulled it apart to build an entry - I haven't built the truck yet!). The colour scheme for that led me to try to build a mini-chiron. Functions I am aiming for are steering, 4wd, w16 engine (mid-engine), and a retracting spoiler (3 our of 4 are done). It will be around 15w x 35 long or so. it's taken me a few weeks to get my head around proper studless construction (I started here with an entry into TC5 a long time ago with a studded entry and haven't a lot studless since), but I managed to get a reasonable chassis going. Front steering took a while to figure out, I haven't done 4wd like this before. Here's a mock-up of the bodywork. You can see some similarities to the car from 42098 here, given that is my only source of dark azure pieces. The rear 3/4 panel needs to move back 1 stud, so the silver loop will be more elongated once repositioned. The goal is the build a shell that can be pulled off easily to see the insides, but easier said than done. Edited April 23, 2020 by CharlieBravo Quote
NoEXIST Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 I was waiting for someone to make a little chiron. What do you do with the rear arch? Quote
CharlieBravo Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) well after a bit of work I have a front that I am reasonably happy with. apologies for the poor photography, it isn't my strong suit. NoExist: I plan to use liftarms and a flex axle to create an arch around the rear wheel. If Jim is reading this, don't stress - I am aware of the chassis discussion in the information topic; the picture above is not going to be submitted, but just to show the underside. I'll need to pull it apart to fit in a few seats, hold in the steering axles and build a bulkhead to separate the engine from the cabin and will take a cutaway photo then. And yes, the side bodywork isn't complete on the side facing downward :) Here is the engine. Yes, I am well aware I am missing a few pistons - this is a WIP after all :). I moved the bent liftarm upward for viewing: it normally runs horizontal to the engine and connects to the L shaped thin liftarm connected to the rear axle mount. I think I will have to give up on the rear spoiler, as the engine is too bulky (needed to mount it over the rear diff) to have a spoiler over the top of it. No interior as yet. The first attempt at the rear is very boxy - it is a temporary frame to give a feel for dimensions. I plan to taper the rear inward 1 stud behind the rear wheel arch to make it a bit more fluid. Edited April 28, 2020 by CharlieBravo added a bit more text to explain photos Quote
Jurss Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 Maybe with frontlights added, it will look beter. Maybe on bottom black tile is needed. Or rise that grey littlebit up. Quote
CharlieBravo Posted May 5, 2020 Author Posted May 5, 2020 Well, after a bit of an update, I think I am finally done. Firstly, Jurss, thanks for your suggestions. I rose the grey tile up; headlights are bit trickier, so I added grey pins to appear as headlights. Not perfect, but it looks better. managed to add a simple white interior as well. Quote
Jurss Posted May 5, 2020 Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) On 5/5/2020 at 11:32 AM, CharlieBravo said: so I added grey pins to appear as headlights Expand Don't You have those square transparent 1x1 tiles as on official set? Edited May 5, 2020 by Jurss Quote
NoEXIST Posted May 19, 2020 Posted May 19, 2020 This is a very interestimg idea, it remains only improve this model and something very cool will come out of it. Quote
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