[MOC] Dino 246 RC (with photo instructions)

[JamesJT]

I built a white one and took 2 studs out of the wheelbase to make a Stratos. Chassis now has a Buwizz, 2 L motors and faster gearing,

Dino brothers by James Tillson, on Flickr

Dino brothers by James Tillson, on Flickr

Dino brothers by James Tillson, on Flickr

[ShannonL]

Hi! I'm new. Where can I buy the parts to this? I intend to build this for my father as his birthday is coming up.  Please advise. Thanks.

 

[MinusAndy]

You have really nailed the shape and wheel choice on this, great MOC. It’s nostalgic for me too as my dad had a yellow one when I was a kid.

[astyanax]

Funny to see this thread got bumped, as I just finished collecting the parts to build it in Red. I'll post pics when I'm done building. 

[astyanax]

A little update:

Not yet finished, but looking splendid already!

I realized the Ferrari Dino is built on (almost) the same chassis as the Lancia Stratos, which I still had assembled, so I stripped off its bodywork, and during the build of the Dino I'm just stealing parts from the Stratos where needed.

Except for part 18944 all parts are genuine Lego. I challenged myself to make the bodywork entirely red, which is difficult because the design uses a lot of part 15100 and 10197 which aren't available in red. I tried finding alternative connections using part 22961 , which went well so far, but I only have 18 from the Rough Terrain Crane and they've all run out already, while I still have to fit the doors...

Anyhow, they build has been very enjoyable so far!

[JamesJT]

It looks way better in red than white or black. I can't understand why lego don't make the arch panel in red. Dino and Stratos are related so it made sense to use that same chassis. Looking forward to seeing a complete red dino!

[astyanax]

Finished. It's gorgeous. Nothing else to say.

I made minor tweaks where I saw fit -- I guess only the designer will spot the differences.

It took some effort and creativity to keep the bodywork entirely Red. The only place where I couldn't find a satisfactory alternative connection was for the front blinkers. Oh well.

Bricksafe album here

[JamesJT]

 

On 8/14/2020 at 10:08 AM, astyanax said:

It took some effort and creativity to keep the bodywork entirely Red.

Maybe do this one in red too?

Dino 246 1:7 by James Tillson, on Flickr

Dino 246 1:7 by James Tillson, on Flickr

[astyanax]

On 9/10/2020 at 1:45 PM, JamesJT said:

Maybe do this one in red too?

Niiiiice

I was actually thinking of updating the PDF instructions with my Red mods. I know my way around LDCad and LPub3D (evidence here). Can I get the digital model from you or @Thorsten50?

[astyanax]

Finally got around to filming my red mod on the turntable...

 

[1gor]

Perhaps new 42125 set will be great parts donor for 246GT (a bit bigger but with more appropriate panels / mudguards)

[astyanax]

Free building instructions for the red version are now hosted on Rebrickable:

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-84257/astyanax/ferrari-dino-246/

Thanks @JamesJT and @Thorsten50 for supporting the effort!

[Scoar Sonander]

Nice! Are those orange Bionicle pieces on the front intentional? Although I am a car aficionado I haven't truly studied the dino yet...

[astyanax]

12 hours ago, Scoar Sonander said:

Nice! Are those orange Bionicle pieces on the front intentional? Although I am a car aficionado I haven't truly studied the dino yet...

Yes they represent the blinkers of course. Just do an image search for "Ferrari Dino" -- highly recommended because it's a beautiful car to see!

PS: I notice now in the photos that those blinkers are a different shade of orange... I just looked into my drawers and found 4 of , of which one is more 'neon' than the others. It seems TLG's color inconsistency problems manifest even in Trans-Neon Orange...

Edited August 10, 2021 by astyanax

[Scoar Sonander]

Very True! I just built a MOC of a Mazda RX-7 in orange, and umm some people have asked why I used red, yellow and orange all in one...