MOD: 3177 Small Car - Rally Sport Edition

[UsernameMDM]

Hit the road and the trails in the new Small Car - Rally Sport Edition!

Like many of you, I knew I had to get the 3177 Small Car set when prelim pics were posted. I got it several months ago, built it, and set it on the shelf for a long time. The other day I was looking at it and just had an itch to turn it into something a bit different. So, here is my take on a Rally Sport Edition.

I tried to cram in every feasible car detail that I could think of:

• Side mirrors
  
• Windshield wipers
  
• Halogen rally style headlights
  
• Reverse lights
  
• Brake lights
  
• Fuel tank cap
  
• Antenna
  
• Solar panel pack
  
• Removable luggage rack
  
• Tow ball
  
• Towing cable & winch
  
• Spoiler
  
• Display/gauge panel
  
• Interior speakers
  

The interior also boasts increased storage to fit more luggage and gear. Not counting all the accessories & SNOT, it's only 1 stud longer. Ideally, I would have loved to add a black right hand side door to the rear for an actual open third door, but I don't have the part. I am pleased with the outcome but will most likely continue to tinker with the idea and model. Wish I had more parts or another set to do side-by-side shots.

Comments and Critiques are welcome. Enjoy!:

[amity498]

i really like the idea, makes the original look boring.

just to the 2 bars at the top make me think safari car for some reason

i love it

Edited August 25, 2010 by amity498

[The Yellow Brick]

This is one awesome MOD UsernameMDM,

[francismatteo]

wow! great MOD, I love it. :)

[prateek]

Great job! I love the roll barrs on the top, and the rear view mirrors are surprisingly well done

[Hey75]

That was cool.

[lightningtiger]

Great MOD's 'UsernameMDM' - looks tougher than the original 3177 eh ?

Just some numbers on the sides and you'll have a true rally car - oh yeah a light bar make be across the top for extra driving/fog lights ?

I'm a conformist! 'UsernameMDM' I'm a conformist! !

[UsernameMDM]

Thanks for the comments everyone!

lightningtiger - I can put two 1x1 round trans light blue plates on the piece connecting the side rails for the roll bars/luggage rack. I tired some other configurations for just extra lights on the front end, but haven't liked any results so far. If I think of anything, I will try to post it.

amity498 - I guess rally cars kind of do resemble safari cars since, well, they are off road vehicles.

prateek - Thanks. I like them in black (especially since I don't have clean white clips).