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Hey guys, Long time no see I've started working on another supercar that fits the TC18 ruleset. I love the size constraints that are used here and keep going back to them as a starting point for my brainstorms. As of now, I have only started work digitally on this model. There's a couple reasons for this, and they also happen to be why I haven't built in almost two years First off, let me detail the features. - AWD system - Independent suspension on all corners - Flat-six engine - Steering on front axle (wish I could do all, but will not fit size constraints.) - Complete bodywork - 15W x 16H x 41L (actual dimensions should be 15W x 11H x 35L) You can find the Mecabricks file here: https://mecabricks.com/en/models/zOjoWDgoj6Z The rear suspension is based off the suspension from my F1: The shared driveshaft is what makes this suspension possible. Here, the front suspension is giving me grief. I'm stumped on how I will attach the swingarms. Right now, the configuration collides with the bevel gears. I'm thinking I might have to do two separate driveshafts. But it's a start! I'm hoping that posting here will help motivate me to finish this. I really want to see it on the shelf beside my F1. Also, I am well open to feedback. I already know I want to attach the rear suspension more securely, but I'll deal with that after the front suspension. Letsbuild

I prefer the second design, I feel like it breaks up the monotony of beam stacking on the rest of the hood. This model is coming along awesome! I don't build right now (dark ages) but I think this will be a good model to get me back into things after college!

I'm happy to hear that! Yeah, the front is kind of weak, and I had some time spent to fine-tune which rubber bands to use. Ideally, I would have the rear hubs 3D-printed as they are weak indeed. I tried out a few options, but nothing fit the width of the car *and* kept drive. I'm happy the looks were good enough for you heh

Yes, I agree that these aren't "instructions" as much as they're a guide. I don't think Mecabricks has a system for auto-generating instructions, but seeing as there's so little interest I didn't bother putting the effort into hand-making the instructions. How are you finding the suspension? Thank you! You may be disappointed to hear that this is the finished product..

Wow @Qukie that looks awesome! I can't wait to see it next to the Senna, I think it'll look pretty cool. I notice your creativity with the front splitter, looks good! How easy did you find the build process to be?

@Qukie, no worries man, I will wait patiently for any updates! Are you planning on building it in any other colours?

@Qukie Did you ever end up building the car?

Thank you for your patience, I took longer than I was expecting. Please take pictures of the model once you build it, I can't wait to see!

MOC has been approved! https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-48903/flyboy0115/mclaren-f1-gtr/#comments

Thank you all for your patience, it's been over two months since I last touched this project (holy moly time flies. so much has changed in my life). I've finally finished the 3D model: https://mecabricks.com/en/models/PkaJ6z0gaxM The MOC is currently waiting to be approved on Rebrickable, so I'll post a link once that's set. Thank you everyone for your support, I hope you enjoy the model. if you have any questions, ask them here or on rebrickable and I'll do my best to respond.

I remember someone made a review of this. I forget his name, but he's a pretty prolific builder. It's on youtube, shouldn't be hard to find.

I can't see it either. Not in your comment nor in his quote.

The Defender fenders are coming in white!

I've thought of it before, but thanks to the fact it has a different gear ratio when being wound up versus when released, it would be quite tricky to counter the ratio difference for something like a winch

Though your time on this forum barely overlapped mine, the information you left behind was immense and useful. I'm so glad you're back... guess you can't escape your destiny

Congratulations to all participants! Just getting to the point where you can submit your model is impressive! Personally, I think doing top-ten voting (instead of top-six) for the first round would be much better for a contest with so many entries. Hopefully we can find something that everybody's happy with for the next contest. Thank you Jim and the EB team for hosting this contest. I had so much fun making a model for it. I work best with restrictions and this TC had the perfect ones for me.

I haven't seen anyone point out the red ball-joint pins that can be seen in this picture:\ Are they new?

I brought that up earlier:

Awesome! Thank you for putting in the time to update the instructions!

28th Way lower than expected, but then again the competition is very stiff. Good luck to the top ten!

9: 10 53: 6 33: 4 29: 3 59: 2 41: 1

I thought about it, but the pin hole on "top" prevents it from getting too close to the top of the wheel :/ Otherwise it would work great there. I've been thinking of 3D-printing some parts that would do the job now the contest is over. We'll see how far that idea goes. Well, good news for you, I've started progress on the virtual model. You can follow the progress as I do by clicking this link: https://mecabricks.com/en/models/PkaJ6z0gaxM It'll update as I build. Here's where I'm at right now: Glad to hear you enjoy the model!

This car is a technical marvel. The amount of functions and different systems going on under the body are just mind blowing. I think that most of the members here will skip past this post as soon as they see the poor formatting and square body, but those who bother to read the whole post will be blown away like me. This is an awesome build. Good job!

Is there any interest in building instructions for this model? I could make a 3D model if enough people express interest.

The system I'm thinking of is one where the air is entirely contained within the system but the compressor is powered by an external battery. Not perpetual motion. I know that is impossible