[WIP] Ford GTHO Phase 3

[Doc_Brown]

Here is the 1971 ford GTHO WIP. Hope you guys like it.

Any suggestions are welcome, particularly regarding the corners of the car, do you think its smooth enough, Cheers.

[bultech]

Looks great !!

[UniverseBoy]

looks amazing:) i like the mix of classic lego mixed wtih technic,

maybe you can replace the 2 black flat front plates (1x2) with the pieces 54200

keep up the good work!

[Doc_Brown]

looks amazing:) i like the mix of classic lego mixed wtih technic,

maybe you can replace the 2 black flat front plates (1x2) with the pieces 54200

keep up the good work!

Thats a good idea! Thanks, will have a look if I have any.

Looks great !!

Thank you very much.

[skppo]

Which wheels are you going to use? It looks good. Will the roof be orange too?

[jantjeuh]

Looking good! Love the orange colour.

[timslegos]

Wow that bodywork is superb! I cant wait to see the rest.

tim

[Rishab N]

Wow that looks spot on! Can't wait for more progress

[unimog123]

That is like an exact replica. It is utterly beautiful. Can't wait to see the chassis.

Oh, and how are you going to fit the tires in between the wheel well. Is it going to have raised suspension?

Edited February 22, 2014 by unimog123

[Meatman]

Wow. That looks very good.

[rm8]

Wow! Sweet:)

[Hrafn]

Amazing!

The only thing I might change is with the light gray parts. I would move the light gray 'cheese slopes' back 1 plate so they're flush with the trans-clear ones, and then maybe replace the gray plates that run along the top of the grill with 'plate, modified with door rail' if you have them. Right now the cheese slopes don't quite align with the plates.

That's a tiny detail, though - this is easily some of the best bodywork I've ever seen in Lego!

[HorcikDesigns]

Like it?

I love it, and I am looking forward to see the finished model (or at least next WIPs :D)

What about the chassis? ;)

[Junpei]

That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen built out of technic. o.o

I can't wait for more progress!! :D

TLH

[Kronos]

Awesome! Another masterpiece!!

[Doc_Brown]

Thank you very much guys for the kind words! Definitely giving me some more motivation! :thumbup:

Haven't started the chassis yet, been trying to solve the steering issues first. I want a nice "void" for the engine.

the front steering will hopefully have neg caster and camber using the new parts.

I will be using 62 mm wheels, and hopefully they will tuck inside the body work and wont look too bad, I think models of old cars can get away with this.

I've made a roof, but have no idea yet how to connect it. I'm guessing i will need U-joints, because LBG 45 degree connectors are very rare and pricey.

Amazing!

The only thing I might change is with the light gray parts. I would move the light gray 'cheese slopes' back 1 plate so they're flush with the trans-clear ones, and then maybe replace the gray plates that run along the top of the grill with 'plate, modified with door rail' if you have them. Right now the cheese slopes don't quite align with the plates.

That's a tiny detail, though - this is easily some of the best bodywork I've ever seen in Lego!

Thank you very much. I will do that! Dunno what I was thinking, lol.

[Paul Boratko]

Amazing that you have built such a beautiful body without a chassis... I don't think I could ever pull that off...

[piterx]

\m/

it rocks :D

[Polo-Freak]

Nice Color ;-)

[legomuppet9]

Really nice so far, great job!

[squizz]

Geez mate, this is really great.......really well done on the body so far.....congrats!! My son reckons "" this is the sickest tecknic car eva!!"" I have just emailed the link to a couple of my mates who are Ford men and they love it so far. Pls keep us updated w the buld, cheers Pete.

[Trawler Man]

This is beautiful Love everything about it, so far.

Great pick to base a build on, too. Can't wait for the end result.

[jonwil]

This is a VERY nice car. For a Ford that is :P

[Doc_Brown]

Thanks for the great feedback guys!

Geez mate, this is really great.......really well done on the body so far.....congrats!! My son reckons "" this is the sickest tecknic car eva!!"" I have just emailed the link to a couple of my mates who are Ford men and they love it so far. Pls keep us updated w the buld, cheers Pete.

HAHAHA, awesome, thanks! Are you in QLD?

[squizz]

Thats a big no Doc........stuck down in freezin Melbo town.