[MOC] Racing Sidecar (42151 alternate build)

[JoKo]

Hi !

This is the first time I try to make a B-model and I liked the challenge.

I wanted to make a racing sidecar with virtual pivot point steering and a 4 cylinders fake engine in rear position. I was inspired by the LCR 1000cm3 sidecars from Switzerland.

Because of the general asymmetry of a sidecar some things look odd. the pilot side has a symmetric fairing, seat and handlebar but the wheels and the engine are offset to the right.

The dbg panel on the monkey side represent the fuel tank. compared to a real 1000cm3 it is way too short (or wide) because of pieces limitation but I think it looks pretty and fast!

 

[Zerobricks]

Very original. Well done!

[Jurss]

Really good, especially as alternate for some set.

All those new panels really help to make this specific shape.

[gyenesvi]

Really cool idea, and the shape looks so smooth with all those little panels. I like that you added some technicality also in the form of the virtual pivot steering. Well done!

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

I think it's the first time I see a racing side car on EB.
Well done, amigo, especially for an alternate!

[grum64]

Clever, interesting and completely original. Love it 🙂

[JoKo]

On 4/20/2023 at 12:19 AM, Zerobricks said:

Very original. Well done!

Thank you!

On 4/20/2023 at 6:10 AM, Jurss said:

Really good, especially as alternate for some set.

All those new panels really help to make this specific shape.

Yeah, the bugatti bolide is a great set for new pieces!

On 4/20/2023 at 9:20 AM, gyenesvi said:

Really cool idea, and the shape looks so smooth with all those little panels. I like that you added some technicality also in the form of the virtual pivot steering. Well done!

I liked to learn how to use these little panels, they are really useful to avoid big panel gaps

On 4/20/2023 at 5:05 PM, 1980SomethingSpaceGuy said:

I think it's the first time I see a racing side car on EB.
Well done, amigo, especially for an alternate!

Yeah they are uncommon machines and I thought it was a good way to built a motocycle related B model out of a car.

On 4/20/2023 at 10:00 PM, grum64 said:

Clever, interesting and completely original. Love it 🙂

Thanks!