GallardoLU Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) OK, continuing the current trend of building cars intended to give some competition to the up coming Speed Champion cars I've been hard at work on a 6-wide KTM X-Bow. this little speed machine was built to take on the most technical raceways and put out Ferrari level times for a fraction of the cost. Our resident Octane driver liked the car so much he has been begging me for one. so with out further ado here is my latest MOC. EDIT: LDD file added to mocpages entry: LDD KTM X-BOW The X-Bow uses a turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0 litre Audi engine which produces 237 hp, in a car weighing only 790kg! This beast can run 0-60mph in a short 3.9 seconds. the slot in the orange body panels is meant to resemble a Crossbow which to takes its name from. and here is our happy new owner! i bet he can't wait to start enjoying this little roadster! Comparison pic with the Endurance racer, which shares a wheel base and height, but overall length is shorter on the KTM (3 whole studs shorter) as always Comments and Critiques are welcomed, hope you liked it! Edited April 21, 2015 by GallardoLU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooootles Posted February 11, 2015 Pretty cool! It's a tough shape to do but I think you did it justice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 11, 2015 No way now. This is so damn slick. Any way to get a hardtop on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted February 11, 2015 COOL ride 'GallardoLU'......keep them coming and Brick On Race On 'GallardoLU' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Criga88 Posted February 11, 2015 Wow, that's instantly recognizable! Great work on all of the panels and shaping. How long did it take you to put this together? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 11, 2015 I think you used hinges for the shaping at the back, I just realized. Brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GallardoLU Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Wow, that's instantly recognizable! Great work on all of the panels and shaping. How long did it take you to put this together? From start to finish it took about 4 hours, most of that time was figuring out how to get the chassis shaped well enough that I could start the panel work. I also had to some rebuilding to get the front mudguards added in. No way now. This is so damn slick. Any way to get a hardtop on that? I hadn't even considered doing a hardtop, I’ll have to look into that. Edited February 11, 2015 by GallardoLU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 11, 2015 I hadn't even considered doing a hardtop, I’ll have to look into that. Clue: that soft-top X-Bow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GallardoLU Posted February 12, 2015 Any way to get a hardtop on that? well i said I'd look into getting a hard top on it and here is the result, I'm not overly thrilled with the final result but it is as low a roof line as i could create and still fit the driver in. also i did not have an orange roof piece available and instead of assaulting everyone's eyes with a neon green roof i jumped into LDD for this one. I'll be uploading the LDD files a bit later, and will update this thread when those are up with a link to where they can be found should anyone be interested in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Wait, now, man. Have a look at this one: Autoscribes like this one here on Jalopnik's Black Flag sub-blog, says this is the KTM X-Bow GTR, which will race in the GT4 race car category. Looks like it'd need the new windscreens if made in brick, but the back seems to be A-OK. Don't worry, because, as per usual, I'll get this one up on the Speed Champs theme as pertinent car news. Edited February 12, 2015 by XAxles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazumpty Posted February 12, 2015 Superb, you've captured the detail and look brilliantly. Tbh I think the hard top version almost spoils what you have achieved with the original design. Anyway, a windscreen on a X-Bow....how else would you melt your face off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Aragorn Posted February 12, 2015 Nicely done! You've done a superb work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Aragorn Posted February 12, 2015 Nicely done! You've done a superb work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GallardoLU Posted February 12, 2015 that KTM X-Bow GTR looks amazing, I am going to hold off modifying my X-Bow until the Speed champion canopy is available. could be just what I need (along with some design rework) to attempt a X-Bow GTR. @gazumpty, I agree completely, I’m not a fan of the real car with a roof and my attempt (which I’ll be honest was kind of a lazy one) isn’t any better. The original Model much like the original car was never intended to be covered. So, while I wait for the new theme to arrive, I think I’ll work on a completely different car; I’ve done 2 modern cars recently time for something from yesteryear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted February 12, 2015 So, while I wait for the new theme to arrive, I think I’ll work on a completely different car; I’ve done 2 modern cars recently time for something from yesteryear Meanwhile, the news. At least of me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj_UK Posted April 21, 2015 oooh any update on this please ... so I can build a model of what I have in my garage ;) :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GallardoLU Posted April 21, 2015 oh, yeah forgot about the LDD file I had promised. I'll add the file to my MOC pages account in a few hours. (around 6pm Eastern time) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GallardoLU Posted April 21, 2015 LDD file added to mocpages entry: LDD KTM X-BOW hope you enjoy having your own mini X-Bow (its a little fragile as I'm sure you will soon find out) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj_UK Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) thanks for the file ... just downing LDD for the first time now :) Edited April 21, 2015 by Raj_UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
