[MOC] Range Rover Classic

[paave]

Here's my replication of the classic Range Rover 3 door

Info:

Scale: 1:13
Size: L35, W15, H16, cm
Weight: 1069g
Parts: 1085.

Video:

Features:

- 4x4
- Dependent suspension
- Panhard rods on both axles
- Opening doors, bonnet, tailgate
- Adjustable seats
- Modular construction
- Remote control with PF: 2L, Servo, IR, LiPo.

Original truck:

Building Instruction can be found on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-79523/paave/range-rover-classic/#details

[Gray Gear]

Driving performance seems pretty good!

But I really dislike the use of the wheel arch panels on this car. You can't just take wheelarches that curve inwards and use them in a flat side! Of course it is going to look weird...

[nerdsforprez]

1 hour ago, Gray Gear said:

 

 You can't just take wheelarches that curve inwards and use them in a flat side! 

In my like what, nine years on this forum (this is a LEGO forum right?) this is probably the weirdest thing I have heard.......

[paave]

1 hour ago, Gray Gear said:

Driving performance seems pretty good!

Thanks!

1 hour ago, Gray Gear said:

But I really dislike the use of the wheel arch panels on this car. You can't just take wheelarches that curve inwards and use them in a flat side! Of course it is going to look weird...

These panels are used to replicate the deepenings in the body, same as the reverse ones put on doors. I find it the best solution.

[Gray Gear]

54 minutes ago, nerdsforprez said:

In my like what, nine years on this forum (this is a LEGO forum right?) this is probably the weirdest thing I have heard.......

I am not saying it isn't possible, I am saying you can't do it and expect it to look proper. It might be my perception or whatever, but imo the sunk in bodywork created by the curved wheel arched are not present on the real car. 

Yes, there is a set-back bodyline running across the side of the car, but it is very very shallow on the real car, and shaped nothing like this.

Sorry if this sounds very critical, but I just think it looks weird.

Edited June 15, 2021 by Gray Gear

[ukbajadave]

I rather like this. The clam shell bonnet and rear lights are instantly recognisable and I personally think the reversed panels and arches work well to recreate the original lines.

I prefer my 4x4s Japanese but my brother had a V8 one of these and it was a beast!

[Seasider]

Looks good but I’m bit sure it’s a Range Rover. You need to have a flatter bonnet by removing the pane pieces for your front wings. Also the front looks too short. But a great model nether the less

[syclone]

Generally reminiscent of the original, albeit will have to admit that imho the inversed panels and wheelarch elements... do not look good, with the latter being an eyesore. A "flat" look would´ve objectively been much better.

Nonetheless, considering that the PF elements are well integrated, it is a good looking model overall (ignoring the aforementioned issues). Great use of the 2x3 mini panel as well.

[romashkaman]

2 hours ago, nerdsforprez said:

In my like what, nine years on this forum (this is a LEGO forum right?) this is probably the weirdest thing I have heard.......

It was criticism strictly about replicating specific design (it's meant to be RR, not any random offroader, right?). Why does one has to hide his constructive criticism?

[nerdsforprez]

1 hour ago, romashkaman said:

Why does one has to hide his constructive criticism?

He doesn't.  Never said he had to.  Said that's odd word usage on a lego forum. That's all.