Mods to Lego 8653 Enzo Ferrari & 8145 Ferrari Sets

[DLuders]

On his Flickr photosream, "Njarzzz" posted images of his black MOC "Inspired by LEGO 8653 Ferrari Enzo, comes with modified Technic Panels and Independent Spring."

He also posted a Flickr photostream containing images of his modifications to the "LEGO set 8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano".

This Flickr photostream shows both of them together:

For more images, see his Brickshelf gallery of his "Black Enzo, based on LEGO 8653 Ferrari Enzo", and the Brickshelf gallery of his "LEGO 8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with modification".

When his Ferraris are in the stable, his "Sport Truck" is his "daily driver". He wrote, "Using parts from LEGO 8258 Crane Truck, this D-Cab Sport Truck was inspired by Pontiac G8 Sport Truck." There are 33 pictures of it on Brickshelf:

[TechnicJuan]

Meh.... Sometimes people think that they are improving something when in fact they actually are not. I like to see more original designs rather than modifying a already great design.

[Blakbird]

Meh.... Sometimes people think that they are improving something when in fact they actually are not. I like to see more original designs rather than modifying a already great design.

I'd certainly call the addition of a working suspension an improvement, but I'm afraid a Ferrari (especially an Enzo) needs to be red.

I like the sport truck.

[voltio]

Meh.... Sometimes people think that they are improving something when in fact they actually are not. I like to see more original designs rather than modifying a already great design.

I agree to some extent--adding too many fairings or plates to a model can clutter the design unnecessarily. It is a case of "too much of a good thing," and the Fiorano in these photos provides a prime example, IMO.

That said, I always love when users post their re-colors and tasteful modifications of famous sets. MOCs are great, too, but most are too complex for me to duplicate successfully (unless instructions are posted--thank you Sariel and others!) On the other hand, I have been directly inspired by several MODs posted to this forum.

Returning to the topic, adding a rear suspension to the Enzo is no mean feat: I, being the underskilled Technic MOCer that I am, was only able to add a front suspension to my Enzo before giving up. I am guessing that the builder here had to change the location of the differential and shift many of the liftarms in the chassis to make the rear suspension fit in such a tight space. For instance, the rear suspension in these photos does not seem as compact as the one in the njarzzz Enzo. I also love the new color scheme, especially the tan interior, and the clever use of a telescope as a decorative gearshift.

[jantjeuh]

I actually like the black Enzo

[fff]

Quite interesting the black Enzo...

[TechnicJuan]

I agree to some extent--adding too many fairings or plates to a model can clutter the design unnecessarily. It is a case of "too much of a good thing," and the Fiorano in these photos provides a prime example, IMO.

That said, I always love when users post their re-colors and tasteful modifications of famous sets. MOCs are great, too, but most are too complex for me to duplicate successfully (unless instructions are posted--thank you Sariel and others!) On the other hand, I have been directly inspired by several MODs posted to this forum.

Returning to the topic, adding a rear suspension to the Enzo is no mean feat: I, being the underskilled Technic MOCer that I am, was only able to add a front suspension to my Enzo before giving up. I am guessing that the builder here had to change the location of the differential and shift many of the liftarms in the chassis to make the rear suspension fit in such a tight space. For instance, the rear suspension in these photos does not seem as compact as the one in the njarzzz Enzo. I also love the new color scheme, especially the tan interior, and the clever use of a telescope as a decorative gearshift.

That was primarily what I was talking about. The overkill with the panels.

[greumel]

On his Flickr photosream, "Njarzzz" posted images of his black MOC "Inspired by LEGO 8653 Ferrari Enzo, comes with modified Technic Panels and Independent Spring."

He also posted a Flickr photostream containing images of his modifications to the "LEGO set 8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano".

This Flickr photostream shows both of them together:

For more images, see his Brickshelf gallery of his "Black Enzo, based on LEGO 8653 Ferrari Enzo", and the Brickshelf gallery of his "LEGO 8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with modification".

When his Ferraris are in the stable, his "Sport Truck" is his "daily driver". He wrote, "Using parts from LEGO 8258 Crane Truck, this D-Cab Sport Truck was inspired by Pontiac G8 Sport Truck." There are 33 pictures of it on Brickshelf:

First of all these are great cars. I wonder if you have some kind of instructions and if you are willing to share them?

Cheers Raoul