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MOC: Octan One LMP Race Car

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I think it's time for me to start posting some finished LEGO work again, it's been a while :classic:

Here's my latest creation - an LMP-style race car. Inspired by both the 60053 (which I found too stubby) and the upcoming Speed Champions line. It can sit minifigs upright. Since I'll probably buy some of the Speed Champions stuff I am contemplating moving my future car MOCs to full 6-wide body, as well.

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Also, it started off in LDD. Here's my POV-Ray render (and my current wallpaper)

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Here's the whole album with the full-size images! https://www.flickr.c...57650317055727/

Thanks for looking! I am looking for other CITY/Friends cars to modify. I gotta get my feet warm again before I post some of my bigger stuff!

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Looks like something that'd fit in the 2007 season. Looks like what an LMP1 is if someone decided to go coupe and fight the open-top Audis.

Slick stuff.

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Thanks all! 'Appreciate the comments.

Looks like something that'd fit in the 2007 season. Looks like what an LMP1 is if someone decided to go coupe and fight the open-top Audis.

Slick stuff.

I do like the Peugeots and closed cockpit prototypes before they had the massive vertical stabilizers :sweet:

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Thanks guys, this was a fun build, too. I just want to create more competition for the Speed Champions, that's all :laugh:

Don't worry. After Le Mans 2015 is over, TLG might just drop some of the Le Mans sets... at least from the Volkswagen-Audi Group. That much is certain.

Makes me now think if all-new PF stuff like REAL WORKING RC KERS will show up if ever the prototypes get UCS versions.

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Awesome MOC wooootles! I was excited for the LEGO version, but this one is much better, love the rear diffuser. I would like to add a few more LMP cars to go with the set :classic:

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A good, more realistic update of 60053, adding much more detail without a notable increase in size. One change I would make, though; on an LMP (Le-Mans Prototype) car, the headlights should be white. Yellow headlights are used on the slower GT cars, allowing the drivers and officials to tell the difference during a race. The Speed Champions sportscars are all GTs, while 60053 itself appears to be a compromise, with both types of light!

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Thanks all!

A good, more realistic update of 60053, adding much more detail without a notable increase in size. One change I would make, though; on an LMP (Le-Mans Prototype) car, the headlights should be white. Yellow headlights are used on the slower GT cars, allowing the drivers and officials to tell the difference during a race. The Speed Champions sportscars are all GTs, while 60053 itself appears to be a compromise, with both types of light!

See, I did not know that. Thanks! :classic: 1x1 trans-clear tiles are scarce in my inventory at the moment, but when I find 'em I'll change them!

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Thanks for looking! As far as headlights, that's actually not connected to the flat 1x2 tile below; there's a 87087 1x1 snot brick to which it's connected to. (the only stud you see in the front hood of the car!) And of course, 1-2/3 brick height is equal to 2 studs in length, hence it sits flush.

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Awesome little build, if you still remember, did you need a lot of extra pieces on top of 60053? I might mod mine.

Aside from the few key elements like wheels, chassis, windshields etc... and the wing assembly it's pretty much a brand new build.

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