IvanStorm Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I have to say that I hated the original DeLorean set - blocky, ugly, awkward, Marty and Doc can't sit inside together, etc. Even before I bought it I knew it will have to be heavily modified. 1 by ivanstorm2, on Flickr I love the movies, but my main priority was to make the model look good. Which explains the curvy hood and licence plates - not very authentic, but they look good. 2 The doors took the longest time, because I really wanted them to be connected on both sides, and the front connection required a rather elaborate construction, since it's angled both horizontally and vertically. 4 I also wanted the doors to be closer to the real-life gull-wing doors, but I had to make some sacrifices to ensure they are sturdy enough (that's why the rear part is so thick). 5 Marty and Doc can sit side by side - that was the easiest part, done using jumper plates. 3 I copied the rear from someone else's MOD, looking so much better than the original. 6 Marty and Doc seem pretty happy with their new car. Edited October 22, 2014 by IvanStorm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arc Posted October 22, 2014 I liked the official set, but I have to say this is a major improvement. Nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PromocjaLego Posted October 22, 2014 Very nice car . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mugbearer Posted October 22, 2014 This modification is a great improvement to the set! Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Rick Posted October 22, 2014 Good job. Way better than the original. I know I just have to have this set but still haven't because of it's uglyness... H thing just HAS to be modded... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapper-D2 Posted October 22, 2014 I really like your improvements, but one major flaw you've created with them is the roundness to the body which is not a characteristic of the Delorean. For that reason I have to say I like the official model better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borador Posted October 22, 2014 Excellent. Might I ask what pieces you used on the hood? I don't recognize them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deraven Posted October 22, 2014 Definitely an improvement overall- I always thought the hood on the official set in particular was terrible! You're right that this looks better in general, but I have to agree that it does lose a lot of the DeLorean vibe with the curves. I'd maybe go with a flat slope for the hood and keep the rest of your mods as-is. That would keep your great doors and other mods, but still make it "feel" a lot more like a DeLorean. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IvanStorm Posted October 22, 2014 Excellent. Might I ask what pieces you used on the hood? I don't recognize them. This and this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floundie Posted October 22, 2014 Nice work on the hood, it looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IvanStorm Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Definitely an improvement overall- I always thought the hood on the official set in particular was terrible! You're right that this looks better in general, but I have to agree that it does lose a lot of the DeLorean vibe with the curves. I'd maybe go with a flat slope for the hood and keep the rest of your mods as-is. That would keep your great doors and other mods, but still make it "feel" a lot more like a DeLorean. :) Yes, as a "DeLorean", it's pretty bad, I guess. This MOD (not mine) does a better job at that. I just wanted a cool-looking car, vaguely resembling the one from Back To The Future, so I ended up with curves :) Edited October 22, 2014 by IvanStorm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cullmancreations Posted October 26, 2014 Nice upgrade and when I thought nothing could make the official set look better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jared Posted October 28, 2014 Wow. Wish this would've been the official set! ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites