MOC Black Cab

[Kivi]

This is my first try at building a 5-stud wide vehicle. As I was working on an English-themed project at the time, I built the black cab. The use of certain standard parts (most notably mudguards) compromised some of the design, so I couldn't quite stick to the proportions everywhere, hence the length of the car.

The cab is 17 studs long and 6 bricks tall. Its basic width is 5 studs, with upper parts being 4 studs wide. Among the details are driver seat in the front, passenger seat with some luggage space in the rear, opening doors on both sides (except rear right), rear view mirrors and taxi sign on the roof.

Side view. The rear door is fake as the position of the seats left no room to build the opening mechanism.

Top view. The roof is removed to reveal the interior. Being an English car, the driver seat is moved to the right side of the vehicle with the gear stick on the left. Luggage can be stored next to the passenger seat and there is some room for smaller items behind the seat. Here you can see how the doors open.

The taxi seats two minifigs. However, due to lack of space they feel slightly uncomfortable.

Front view. To re-create one the most recognizable features - the engine cover that widens towards the windscreen - I had to combine even and odd width at the same level. This left an opening between the grille and the headlights on both sides that were filled with tiles. Still a narrow slot remained but then it is not very discernible unless viewed directly from above.

The entire creation is quite sturdy, considering the combination of even and odd width and massive use of jumpers. Only removing of the roof requires some care, after all this is the easiest way to get the minifigs in and out of the car.

[LEGO Guy Bri]

Nice job Kivi! I like this larger cab design. I always thought the LEGO one was too cramped with two fig inside. I also like the design of the front end, very elegant

Edited April 8, 2013 by LEGO Guy Bri

[Redhead1982]

I had a chance to see the car ''driving'' around a city layout, and it really fits in well. The car has its simple and recognizable shape. My favourite detail it the door, or rather its four doors. Well done.

[Missing Brick]

Nice. Perhaps a trans-orange plate for the iconic "taxi" sign on the roof ?

[lightningtiger]

Nice work there 'Kivi', it does look a little like a British cab......Brick On Drive On !