I've recreated my car in Lego.

"Jim Spanfeller" (awesomeaustinv) 01/17/2020 at 19:09 • Filed to: Legolopnik

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So... A while ago I was bored, and I decided to make myself un-bored by checking something off that big list of random goals I keep lying around. I resolved to build a somewhat accurate model of my car out of Lego. Unfortunately, Phoebe the ‘66 Thunderbird’s styling consists of a whole lotta curves, creases, and general fiddly bits that make it not the easiest thing to recreate with plastic rectangles:

However, I did find this fantastic 1/22 scale model of the ‘66 Thunderbird convertible from “Thelma and Louise” made by Flickr user Mad Physicist:

So I decided to use that as a starting point, though I changed a few details here and there whenever I thought I could improve it or I didn’t have enough of the right parts (orange is not the easiest L ego color to work with). I also had to design a roof for it since, unlike Th elma and Louise’s car, mine is a hardtop. In the end I had to make a lot of compromises , but I think I managed to make it recognizable enough. So without further ado, here’s more photos of the finished model:

I’ve already decided that when/if I eventually decide to dismantle Lego Phoebe, I will send it off the top of the staircase. I t just feels right...

UserNotFound > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 19:23

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Neat!

Brickman > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 19:38

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awesome!

shop-teacher > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 20:04

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Dude! That's awesome!!

Jim Spanfeller > shop-teacher 01/17/2020 at 20:10

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Thanks! I’ve seen other people commission lego models of their cars, which is cool, but I decided it would be cheaper and more fun to make the thing myself ;)

fintail > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 20:13

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Very well done

shop-teacher > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 20:39

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Most definitely!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 21:43

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Wow! You have way more skill and patience than I do, haha! Looks EPIC!

arl > Jim Spanfeller 01/17/2020 at 21:53

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Excellent!

Also, never thought I’d say this...but looking at the Thelma & Louise set.....”Lego boobs”. 

Jim Spanfeller > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 01/17/2020 at 23:18

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It actually took longer to make than most of my usual projects due to o ther things going on and the fact that it used like 90% of all my orange parts, but it was totally worth it. It is now the crown jewel of my Lego car collection :)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jim Spanfeller 01/20/2020 at 09:37

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Fantastic!

Noodles > Jim Spanfeller 01/20/2020 at 17:53

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Looks nice. I guessed the car from the lead pic. So, good work