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Hi folks!
I just finished building the original "M" car, the BMW M1. Only 450 of the
real ones were built, and even less out of Lego bricks, I guess :-)
Unlike most people, who probably favor Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches or
whatever, I would prefer to own and drive this motorized jewel over ANY
other car in the world.
Again I decided to rebuild a model I already had built out of Lego bricks as
a child, just like it is the case with some other models at my website.
I took a different building approach this time, because I built the chassis
and bodywork of the car first and then checked which official Lego set
contains wheels in a size that that would fit to my model.
It turned out that the only matching tires were the 56x28 ZRs from the 8475
RC Race Buggy set. These are some really cool tires, too bad they are
available in only one rather expensive set right now.
Pictures, construction details ... the whole story can be found at my website:
http://www.el-caracho.de
Any comments are welcome.
Andreas Engel
aka "El Caracho"
P.S.: Only the pictures can also be found at brickshelf, after it's
moderated, of course:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=42721
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| (...) Part of what makes this model so amazing is the work you put into the sides of the body. I've noticed with my own designs that the sides of the car often look too flat...you've completely avoided that, and your doors still open! Well, I'm (...) (22 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| (...) <<snipp>> (...) the last gas cap and windshiled wiper! I can't believe the amount of detail you managed to get in there. I think I need to visit just to smack you and tell you it can't be done with LEGO, not at that scale and not at that (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| Andreas, Lovely. I always find your creations and their realistic style inspiring. You've perfectly modeled the shape of this car, and of course the details are as accurate as always! Really, it's a joy to view your vehicles! Seth. (...) (22 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| (...) Very cool. Awesome model! (...) It does have a look reminiscent of a Lamborghini or Ferrari. I'm not too familiar with cars, so I was surprised to see the look of this BMW. (...) Your attention to detail and function makes this a great model. (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| Andreas, This model is great! Absolutely an 'El-Caracho' creation! LEGO: contract the guy, because his creations are better than yours!! I can imagine you love this car very much. When I was a little boy (six of seven I guess) my parents gave me a (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| El Caracho! This is utterly fantastic. Whew, what a great creation. Boy o boy look at the details and the way you crafted the body. Really realy really nice. Really? Really. ;) Wow. I'm in love. e (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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