[MOC] Chevrolet El Camino SS 1970

[syzygy87]

Hey, this is my Chevrolet El Camino model in Creator Expert scale.

Features - working engine and steering wheel. You can open the trunk, doors and of course the hood, under which you can see the running engine.

Please watch the video :) I'd be grateful for feedback!

Photo gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzzBUW

Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-99324/syzygy87/chevrolet-el-camino-ss-1970-creator-expert-scale/#details

 

 

[Gray Gear]

Looks awesome! I like the color, and the body is nice and smooth. And I really like the way the bed was done 

My only big problem with this model is under the hood. The real car has a V8 engine with a massive carburator on top. The model has a V6, and the whole contraption behind it is a mystery to me. Like, can you explain what the idea was? Looks really weird imo.

[syzygy87]

Lack of space - I didn't manage to pack the V8. I also know that the engine is too much in front, but then there is the steering mechanism (very similar to that of the Ford Mustang) and I couldn't fit it together.

[gyenesvi]

Very nice, the exterior is really smooth. I agree that the engine is weird, but also see that space is limited. Wonder if the steering and the engine could be swapped; steering rack in front of the axle, and engine behind it?

[syzygy87]

10 hours ago, gyenesvi said:

Very nice, the exterior is really smooth.

Thanks! The main goal was the curved sides of the car :) The real car is very rounded, I wanted to replicate that well.

10 hours ago, gyenesvi said:

Wonder if the steering and the engine could be swapped; steering rack in front of the axle, and engine behind it?

I don't see it - then the wheels would go forward too :) But surely there is a solution (just need to find it). I am currently trying to improve this chassis for another car - I have an idea, maybe it will work.