dr_spock Posted January 2, 2010 I did an impulse purchase of the 3177 Mini Car from the local toy store. I built it and it seemed kind of drab being black and white. To brighten it I added a splash of colour to it. I saw this colour scheme on a Volkswagen Golf a long time ago and thought it was interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted January 2, 2010 Simple yet effective modification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostein Posted January 2, 2010 Hello! It's nicely colourful! If you don't mind I'd recommend to always post a link to the original set which has been modified. This makes it easier for people who are not familiar with it, to spot the modifications. Cheers, ~ Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milan Posted January 2, 2010 I have seen some vw bugs with this color scheme, not exactly of course, but very similar. I like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted January 2, 2010 That's really good I was wondering whether to do the same with them as I have seen a lot of different Smart Cars with colourful/patterned panels (they are popular as company advertising cars in the local area). The basic design makes it a fun mod and you can populate your town with lots of small but different cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted January 2, 2010 Very cute ! Reminds me of the 80's Benetton racing team colours from F1 - very retro ! Good work 'Dr_Spock' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modulex Guy Posted January 2, 2010 Harlequin!!! Based off of the limited edition of 248 VW MKIII Golfs made called "Golf Harlequin"! Pic of the real car: I also like how the LEGO colors match the real car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks everyone. Here is what the original 3177 looks like: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesternOutlaw Posted January 3, 2010 Cute! Let's front-page this colorful mini. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RileyC Posted January 3, 2010 Very cute! though it reminds me more of a smart car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CommanderFox Posted January 3, 2010 Very cute! though it reminds me more of a smart car Same here! nice MOD dr_spock The colours are very accurate. Nice job! CommanderFox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noworries Posted January 3, 2010 There was also a Volkswagen Polo Harlequin (Harlekin in Germany). Always thought it was the cutest colorscheme on a car ever, so i really like this MOC. Sad thing is the block with the license plate, but yeah yeah, i know, its stickered ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wout Posted January 3, 2010 Very nice. I will try this when I get this set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBard Posted January 3, 2010 Nice job! Love how a bit of modifications here and there gives a set a wonderful new look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shackleton Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) I love the MOD, great job making this a more interesting set! I did not like the way the back was open and am not sure if anyone has thought of this , but I added a few pieces on the back instead of the piece originally called for. In one picture you have the car pieces spread out it includes the original piece as well as the added ones. The other shows what it looks like after the MOD. Hope you enjoy it. Edited January 4, 2010 by shackleton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted January 4, 2010 The lack of a back window is one of the things that bugs me a little about the car, so this is a nice MOD. Now go and add proper tail lights instead of only a big break light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shackleton Posted January 5, 2010 (edited) The lack of a back window is one of the things that bugs me a little about the car, so this is a nice MOD. Now go and add proper tail lights instead of only a big break light Not sure if this is what you had in mind, but let me know what you think. Edited January 9, 2010 by shackleton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 5, 2010 Good idea for a back window that sits flush with the sides, shackleton. For mine, I used a 2x2 transparent panel right behind the driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Posted January 5, 2010 Not sure if this is what you had in mind, but let me know what you think. Something like that yeah. I was thinking about doing something similar once I get my copy of the set... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jony Skywalker Posted January 5, 2010 Nice modification! A coulered Smart, looks real good. Maybe you could build more of these little cars and build something like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted January 5, 2010 Simple yet effective modification. I couldn't have said it better, I could see this car in numerous color schemes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllanSmith Posted January 5, 2010 Maybe you could build more of these little cars and build something like this? That was my idea too. I want to build this one, seen in Australia, as its smaller than the one in your link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Milan Posted January 5, 2010 Looking good with that back window modification! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shackleton Posted January 11, 2010 I couldn't have said it better, I could see this car in numerous color schemes. I tried to upload some pictures of this car in different colors, but had some trouble. If you checkout my MOCPages I have done several different body and color MOD's, let me know what you think. www.mocpages.com/home.php/15409 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
