[WIP] [MOC] The Thing

[Pat-Ard]

Hi folks,

I did it again, but hey, it's no Unimog :)

In the USA the car has a nice nickname "The Thing", it's a Volkswagen 181. Sadly it's rarely seen nowadays. But I really like the car...

As allways first I try to build the cab to know, that I'm albe to build it... Check :)

The next step is to design a chassis which fits...

Have fun watching the pics and stay tuned...

So far...

Pat

[Jeroen Ottens]

So good...

[alvarol11]

It looks like a meari

[Pat-Ard]

It's a Volkswagen:

Edited March 19, 2015 by Pat-Ard

[Epic Technic]

Wow, that's not a Mog' ;) the body looks really streamlined, good job!

[Lakop]

I like how you build the body first. Interesting.

H

[Pat-Ard]

No, it's not a Unimog :D

Thanks for your praise...

[erix]

This is beautiful! Can't wait to see what you do with the rest.

[Rishab N]

The body looks good so far. Looking forward to more progress

[Graydingo]

Cool "the thing" you nailed the body.

[Pat-Ard]

Thanks again for all your positive comments!!!

[dr_spock]

Yeah, VW Thing. You can still find them at VDub car shows I think. Thing has all flat body panels if I recall.

[Jurss]

You start from right position. I start form chassis, and theres allways problem, to create cab.

[Pat-Ard]

Yes, The Thing ist mostly flat, so suitable for Lego :D

I don't know, if it's the right way. It's easier for me... And if I can build the cab I keep motivated to build the chassis...

[Jim]

I guess a reference picture comes in handy:

[Pat-Ard]

Isn't the picture in post #4 visible?

[Jim]

Isn't the picture in post #4 visible?

Nope

[thomol]

The next step is to design a chassis which fits...

You can always make it bigger scale and use Sheepo's VW type 1 chassis :-). I believe The Thing and the Beetle shared chassis in real life.

[Pat-Ard]

No, bigger scale isn't an option. The Thing would fit the rest of my cars ;)

Fixed the link...

Edited March 19, 2015 by Pat-Ard

[Edwin Korstanje]

Great work so far Pat-Ard and hope the chassis is just as good as the bodywork

[Pat-Ard]

Thanks Edwin, regarding your MOCs your praise is a real honor for me!

[5imon]

Very recognizeable! Looking forward to seeing a chassis with a nice boxer engine.

[tripletschiee]

In Germany that "thing" was called "Kübelwagen" - "bucket wagon".

Nice MOC!

[Pat-Ard]

Yes, the good old Kübel... ;)

Thanks!

[Pat-Ard]

Hi folks,

a little progress... But since the motors are still out of stock at Lego I have to wait...

The tires fit extremely well, was unsure, but the look is OK...

Pat