[TC18] Deora

[deehtha]

The Dodge Deora has fascinated me since I saw an original Hot Wheel one in my uncle's collection. My entry is loosely based on the Deora 1 and Deora 2.

 

Current functions:

• V6 (original had Slant-6, but that was too long)
• AWD without central diff
• Front independent suspension
• Live axle on rear with fake leaf springs to locate the axle
• 4 speed transmission

Planned functions:

• Opening tonneau cover
• Opening front "door"
• Functional steering in cabin and HOG
• Gear indicator in cabin and HOG shifter
• Easily removed body

I decided to do something different with the transmission. Because my nephew was disappointed in the speed changes of the traditional transmissions, I went with an automatic transmission layout, omitting reverse: Park, Neutral, 1, 2.

 

Underside. Light blue beam is for Park.

Rear axle

Front axle wheel hub.

Front wheel suspension travel. The front wheels are limited in travel to keep the frame from hitting the ground.

 

After I built the front axle, I realized the black pieces made it hard to see details. If I get some time, I will rebuild it in light grey, but I want to finish the car first.

[MinusAndy]

Wow, I had no idea about this vehicle until now. Love it.

[rm8]

looks like front suspenison concept is @Limga's entry

[brickless_kiwi]

2 hours ago, rm8 said:

looks like front suspenison concept is @Limga's entry

Very close to it. However give the a100 was the base for the deora your scale is well off. It will be interesting to see how this comes out.

[Lachouffe]

Cool concept car.  It took me almost a full minute to determine what was front and what was back when I first saw pictures of the Deora ;-)

[deehtha]

15 hours ago, rm8 said:

looks like front suspenison concept is @Limga's entry

Yes, I think it is. I made the mistake of looking at too many entries before I started mine. If it is a problem, I might have enough time to change it.

 

13 hours ago, brickless_kiwi said:

Very close to it. However give the a100 was the base for the deora your scale is well off. It will be interesting to see how this comes out.

Yes, my scale is way off, but I wanted to have the transmission, and I could not find any way to shrink the wheel base without getting tall.

 

I did manage to shrink the rear axle mounts by one stud:

 

I also have a rear bumper

[deehtha]

I made some progress. Got the side panels done, and changed the brake lights a little. Also started on the shift mechanism. Right now it's too big and blocks the HOG.