A complete rebuild of an old favourite.
About this creation
Regular visitors will be familiar with my 2CV models; it's a car I'm endlessly fascinated by and I decided, looking at my old red model, that I can do better.
Here's my inspiration - my own 1988 Charleston.

Bricklink was hit pretty hard for this one; dark red is surprisingly hard to come by. I make no apologies for the amount of money I spent, but I won't tell you how much...

The impetus to build this came from two aspects of the old model: I decided the rear wing design was weak and I'd figured out how to give it authentic suspension and steering geometry. A full explanation of this will follow; you have been warned.

Many opening doors - they latch closed as well. You can even slam the front ones shut. Don't try that with the rears... - To reveal many interior luxuries...

Or just the basics, as it happens, which is all you need. The custom steering wheel is linked to the steering, but it's best to operate it using the HOG device, cunningly disguised as an exhaust. The gearlever is linked to a 2 speed linear transmission (no room for anything fancier!), the black gear below it adjusts the headlights and the white handbrake lever does nowt. Sunvisors are nice, though...


The seats adjust by releasing the spring loaded lever and sliding, in the same way as a real one, or my Mini.

Bonnet open to reveal the 602cc tower of power!! 29.5 bhp is plenty. It really is. It helps that this car weighs under 600kg - the same as a Formula 1 car... this is all it has in common with an F1 car...

Mounted low and at the front, this all aluminium air-cooled flat twin engine lives to be revved, and that's how it should be driven - then you'll make good progress. It'll give reliable performance for 150000 miles as long as it's serviced regularly, no matter how much you thrash it. The engine in my old yellow 2CV had been round the clock twice! It's assembled so precisely that there are no gaskets.
You can hardly see it with everything going on above it, as on a real one... those tubes are warm air ducts to transmit heat from the exhaust to the cabin. Or noxious fumes if there's a leak in the heat exchangers... I said the 2CV is a great car, I didn't say it was a flawless one...

The vent flap opens, which is nice. It takes the wipers with it, which isn't... The real one doesn't do that.

In the boot, 2 spring loaded catches to release the easily removable rear seat...

Et Voila! You now have un petit camion...

For the carrying of any awkward loads. Versatile cars, these. The clock's not that heavy; the boot's full of stones to illustrate the generous suspension travel...
That clock might be useful for taking performance figures, though.*

* 72mph, 0-60 in 29 seconds. They race these, you know. Slowly.

THE TECHNICAL BIT
Odd looking camber on the front wheel. There's a very good reason for that. Settle in, I'm going to explain it.

This car has all-independent suspension, via leading arms on the front and trailing arms at the back. The springs are mounted horizontally and are interconnected, so the deflection of a front wheel stiffens the corresponding rear wheel and vice versa.
The spring visible in the picture below is a 'helper' - needed because of the frontward weight bias of the model. The back does without such assistance.
The kingpins on the front leading arms are inclined rearwards, and it's this that causes the wheels to change camber and lean in to the turn. It's why the steering's quite heavy (you're effectively jacking the car up slightly as you turn), and also why it grips like a limpet despite those skinny tyres. In fact, wide tyres would ruin it. Generous suspension travel keeps all four wheels on the ground at all times and allows this very light car to be softly suspended despite the very large range of operating weights.

Front wheel drive - the inner driveshafts are sliding cardan joints, as on the real one.
The outers are simple UJs. That's not quite correct. The 2CV has 'centre point' steering geometry, whereby the steering's pivot point is vertically in line with the centre of the tyre's contact patch. It's why the 190bhp Citroen SM had NO torquesteer, and why I'm unimpressed by the current fashion for mounting a hot hatch's struts a bit closer to the wheel at the bottom. They're still nowhere near where Citroen were 60 years ago!
Here, the pivot point is as close as I can get it using Lego parts and keeping front wheel drive, so it'll have to do.
Every aspect of the suspension is faithfully recreated in this model.
Ackerman steering geometry is quite pronounced in the picture below - it lessens as the suspension is compressed; so the greater the cornering force, the greater the outer wheel's angle of turn. No understeer here unless you really overcook it...

All that underfloor suspension gubbins is surprisingly slimline... the floor is flat from toeboard to rear seat.

Citroen offered a large cash prize to anyone who could tip a 2CV over. It was never claimed. This car passes the elk test! The driver knows the roll angles are no problem; the passengers may not...



If you read through the technical bit, I owe you a drink. Thanks for visiting!
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April 24, 2018 |
Awesome car! This base was very hard to build, i guess... The details are awesome, I love it's look! |
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March 22, 2018 |
ah well..the technical stuff is going to be hard. |
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March 20, 2018 |
Quoting Roel best
This detailed build of yours is so good i am sure this question has been here a thousand times but still i want to ask.
Is there any way of you sharing some insight in how to build this ?. My aunt got married in a real life 2cv in the colors dark and grey. I showed her your build and she went crazy XD. I'd love to build this car for her whatever the costs. So yea it would be generous of you if you could share something i can build on.
Greetings from the Netherlands
Hi Roel. Great story, although there are no digital files of my builds feel free to garner whatever tips you can from these pics. |
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March 18, 2018 |
This detailed build of yours is so good i am sure this question has been here a thousand times but still i want to ask.
Is there any way of you sharing some insight in how to build this ?. My aunt got married in a real life 2cv in the colors dark and grey. I showed her your build and she went crazy XD. I'd love to build this car for her whatever the costs. So yea it would be generous of you if you could share something i can build on.
Greetings from the Netherlands |
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August 11, 2017 |
Wow. The car itself isn't my bag, but this model is phenomenal. Great work getting the suspension setup in this model, along with authentic details. Outstanding work! |
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August 11, 2017 |
Quoting Bert-Jan Bonhof
What a great design! I wonder how long it must have taken to gather all the right stones, which is my biggest hurdle for copying it. Ever considered trying to get it as an official Lego design? I think you would get enough 'likes' for it. Everytime I visit a Lego shop I try to spot it, but seems the Mini and VW Campervan are the ones closest to this. So: as a 2cv lover: not for me :-)
Thanks Bert-Jan. I would imagine a Creator Expert 2CV can't be far away, along with a Fiat 500 to complete the set of European peoples' cars. You and I know that there is only one winner in that fight! |
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August 8, 2017 |
What a great design! I wonder how long it must have taken to gather all the right stones, which is my biggest hurdle for copying it. Ever considered trying to get it as an official Lego design? I think you would get enough 'likes' for it. Everytime I visit a Lego shop I try to spot it, but seems the Mini and VW Campervan are the ones closest to this. So: as a 2cv lover: not for me :-) |
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If you know your 2cV history , it's the grandfather clock that is the cherry on this cake .Citroen produced a Brochure in the 60's of studio photos showing the flexibility of the 2cV and how you can move house with one.. It is used to teach in art schools all over the world |
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June 9, 2017 |
Now this is an amazing car! So much detail, even at such a large scale, is impressive. I love how you included even the smallest things, such as the spring loaded seat adjusters. Epic work! |
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November 4, 2016 |
This is just perfection! I love it!
And I know, rebuilding your own car in LEGO is soooo much fun! |
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August 13, 2016 |
Hey Nick! Congratulations on MOTD! This Beauty deserves a permanent place of honor on the front page! |
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August 11, 2016 |
A very worthy MOTD, well done Nick! |
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August 11, 2016 |
Really good. |
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August 11, 2016 |
Happy MocOfTheDay Nick! So great to see this fantastic 2CV again. |
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August 11, 2016 |
Congrats on a well deserved MOTD! |
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August 11, 2016 |
You deserve it Nick. Congrats on this absolutely beautiful MOTD :) |
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August 11, 2016 |
Thanks guys, happy days! |
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August 11, 2016 |
Congratulations on MOTD! Well deserved! |
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August 11, 2016 |
congrats on MOTD! |
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August 11, 2016 |
Congrats on MOTD! |
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August 11, 2016 |
MOTD Yes! Congrats!
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August 11, 2016 |
This is ridiculously awesome! Congrats on MOTD! |
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August 11, 2016 |
Very well deserved MOTD! Congrats :-) |
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August 11, 2016 |
MOTD! And over 200 'Likes'! 10/10 of course |
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August 11, 2016 |
Congrats on MOTD |
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August 2, 2016 |
Well done. |
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July 2, 2016 |
Quoting Martin Ripley
Firstly,i want a model!
Secondly, there are two more things it shares with a Formula one car; Williams took one to bits to study the unique interlinked suspension and Renault used a 'Frotteur' from an early car in the nose of their cars to damp it down.
I love stuff like this - thankyou Martin, I had no idea of either of those. |
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July 2, 2016 |
Firstly,i want a model!
Secondly, there are two more things it shares with a Formula one car; Williams took one to bits to study the unique interlinked suspension and Renault used a 'Frotteur' from an early car in the nose of their cars to damp it down. |
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June 29, 2016 |
Quoting Johan van der Pluijm
Then I would like to have a drink :-P Nice build!
Got to finish my 1960 Phantom this week or the next...
I really like the way you managed to create the suspension. I am also impressed by your knowledge of the car and the 'why' of the many odd things on this car. On top of that, you managed to write it in a manner that I could understand it. Well done! ( I like my meat that way)
Thanks Johan. Beer's on me :-) |
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June 29, 2016 |
Then I would like to have a drink :-P Nice build!
Got to finish my 1960 Phantom this week or the next...
I really like the way you managed to create the suspension. I am also impressed by your knowledge of the car and the 'why' of the many odd things on this car. On top of that, you managed to write it in a manner that I could understand it. Well done! ( I like my meat that way) |
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June 29, 2016 |
Quoting Thierry La Grange
Great work ! Where can you buy this package please or is it a own creation ?
thanks for your reply.
regards, Thierry
It's an own creation, not for sale. Thanks for your interest. |
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June 29, 2016 |
Great work ! Where can you buy this package please or is it a own creation ?
thanks for your reply.
regards, Thierry
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May 29, 2016 |
Quoting jeroen hendrix
it's an extraordinary model of the beloved 2cv. i would love you to do a burton which is a kitcar based on the 2cv, a bit leaner, a bit lighter, a bit like an old jaguar xk 120. i think you'd make an excellent model off that.
tip of the hat to you
Thanks Jeroen. A Burton's not a bad idea... or a Lomax maybe ? :-) |
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May 28, 2016 |
it's an extraordinary model of the beloved 2cv. i would love you to do a burton which is a kitcar based on the 2cv, a bit leaner, a bit lighter, a bit like an old jaguar xk 120. i think you'd make an excellent model off that.
tip of the hat to you
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December 30, 2015 |
Phenomenal build. |
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June 22, 2015 |
What I see is what you love! You know your 2CV inside out, and your famous rebuild shows your enthusiasm in every detail! Now I wish again I would never have sold my '69 beetle convertible after study... Sweeeet melancholy! |
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June 5, 2015 |
Another great work of Lego "Citroen" creationism! I will repeat one of the best comments on MOCpages "Ravishingly beautiful"! Malte's comment says it all! And congrats on over 200 likes!
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Top job on 200! Just to let you know, I've sent you a Flickrmail. |
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April 9, 2015 |
Quoting Mate Paton
200!
:-) Thanks Mate. |
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April 9, 2015 |
200! |
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April 9, 2015 |
Quoting Aaron Pierce
Wow, just wow. I am nuts about the 2CV and this just made my day. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Aaron. I hope you have one to enjoy, they're great cars! |
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April 7, 2015 |
Wow, just wow. I am nuts about the 2CV and this just made my day. Thanks for sharing! |
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April 3, 2015 |
Great recreation. Very well done!! |
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January 27, 2015 |
Stunning build! |
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January 7, 2015 |
:o aaaaawesome |
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October 29, 2014 |
Great model and great job! Why Lego company is not adding it to the catalog as well as the beetle? |
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August 18, 2014 |
Quoting Peter Norrish
Great model! Have you ever thought about making the twin engined Sahara 2CV?
That would certainly be an interesting one... I'll probably revisit a large DS or SM first. Thanks Peter. |
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August 18, 2014 |
Great model! Have you ever thought about making the twin engined Sahara 2CV? |
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May 7, 2014 |
Quoting Jean-Philippe CHARLES
Hello,
I am a fan of 2CV.
Do you sell it and at what price ?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Regards.
Jean-Philippe CHARLES
Hi Jean-Philippe. Thanks for your interest, but this model is not for sale.
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May 3, 2014 |
Hello,
I am a fan of 2CV.
Do you sell it and at what price ?
Thank you in advance for your reply.
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Jean-Philippe CHARLES |
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Matt Bace April 1, 2014 |
It's great to see one of your fantastic automobiles getting recognition as the MotD. Congratulations! |
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April 1, 2014 |
nice job!:D |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulations on MOTD.
-LB Jr. |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congrats man! Well deserved! Here is another like ;) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Thankyou everyone for the kind comments. I'm very happy that the moc I always thought of as my best is now my most popular :-) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Great to see this as an MOTD! Well deserved! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulations and thanks :D |
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Nick..absolutely stunning. Incredible workmanship! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulations for MOTD! Excellent work! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Great to see this as MOTD! Well deserved, Nick :) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Noice! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congrats on MOTD! It's always fun to look through the technical bits on this. |
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April 1, 2014 |
It is definitely deserved this MOC has got today's place of honor. Congratulations Oldcarnut :-) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Quoting Alex B
Haha, yeah! Congrats on MOTD! :) I have a quick question for you. Did you ever have a Lego "dark age"? If so, what got you back into building?
Hi Alex, yes I did have a dark age - 20 years in fact. When my son was old enough to build with it, I rescued all my old '70s - '80s Technic from the attic. So you could say that my son got me back into building. His name is Alex :-) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Oh dude, congrats on receiveng an honor I never had :) congrats on MOTD, well-deserved! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Haha, yeah! Congrats on MOTD! :) I have a quick question for you. Did you ever have a Lego "dark age"? If so, what got you back into building? |
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April 1, 2014 |
It's great to have an excuse to comment on this magnificent creation again. Maybe my favourite of all your builds, it just has this lovely feel to it that perfectly matches the 2CV. Congrats on MOTD! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Oh yeah!! A great MOTD Nick, top work! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congrats on MOTD. Simply put, this is one of the best MOCs that I have ever seen. |
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April 1, 2014 |
Now that IS a real MOTD! Congratulations, Nick! :) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Now THAT is a proper way to start the day! Always brings a smile to my face. =D I can think of no better MOTD to showcase what the best of us can do with the best toy on the planet. Congrats Nick! |
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April 1, 2014 |
felicitation pour le motd Nick! bien merite! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Deserved MOTD + I see I never commented on this one! *slaps his own face* This model is a marvelous rendition of this fantastic car! Charleston really is the ultimate 2cv color scheme. And even if I didn't get everything in the technical part (you owe me a drink), your notes on the behavior of the car reminded me of nice rides on mountain roads in the late eighties... I'd like to add that this build is the perfect blend of system and technic. Congratulations! |
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April 1, 2014 |
A splendid MOTD! Congratulations Nick! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congrats on MOTD! This totally deserves it! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Wow. What in incredibly deserving MOTD. This is beautiful. One of the best cars on MOCpages! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congrats on MOTD! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulations Nick ! On MOTD! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Hey Nick, congrats on the MOTD, its nice to have technic mocs on the front page, and its nice to enjoy this MASTERPIECE again 8D |
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April 1, 2014 |
A wothy MotD! |
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April 1, 2014 |
Now, this is a more than well deserved MOTD. Congrats! ~Marc |
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April 1, 2014 |
One of (and perhaps *the*) best cars on MOCpages. Congrats on MOTD - onwards to 200 'Like's! |
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April 1, 2014 |
I still love this one so much. Well worth a second visit via MOTD. |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratz! |
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April 1, 2014 |
There's a nice surprise :-) Thanks guys. |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulations Nick!! |
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April 1, 2014 |
a well deserved MOTD!!! again - a great model ;-) |
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April 1, 2014 |
Congratulation on MOTD for this excellent build; one of the best cars here! Heures another rating ;-) 5/5 |
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April 1, 2014 |
congratulations for the Truly deserved MOC of the day |
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February 28, 2014 |
Quoting sm 01
Amazing! So many details... Wow! I like it a lot! You are really talented! Can you tell me please which tires did you used? They are excellent for this car.
They are the smooth motorcycle tyres from set 8455. Thanks sm! |
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Thank you for your reply! I have some ideas how I could use them... :) Hmmm, there will be some spending at BL :) |
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February 28, 2014 |
Quoting sm 01
Amazing! So many details... Wow! I like it a lot! You are really talented! Can you tell me please which tires did you used? They are excellent for this car.
Thanks sm. They are the smooth motorcycle tyres from set 8422 |
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February 28, 2014 |
Amazing! So many details... Wow! I like it a lot! You are really talented! Can you tell me please which tires did you used? They are excellent for this car. |
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January 18, 2014 |
Aw man, I got tire of reading on the last paragraph, I just turned 21 Thursday too! A great car, one I'm not familiar with living in the United States. An amazing amount of detail in this car, not just in how it looks, but in functionality as well. You must be quite the enginear to get this one working, and it looks so great from the outside too. Epic, Epic, Epic build! |
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December 5, 2013 |
Wow, now I am really impressed! You really have a style of your own and are an amazing builder. How you captured all of the real thing in this models is beyond words! Keep it up!!! :-) |
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October 25, 2013 |
Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Hey Nick, I just realised that this is one like away from overtaking the old version and taking it's spot as your third most popular, so I thought I'd help out ;)
Thanks Starscream :-) Good spot. |
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October 25, 2013 |
Hey Nick, I just realised that this is one like away from overtaking the old version and taking it's spot as your third most popular, so I thought I'd help out ;) |
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William Everetts October 9, 2013 |
Very impressive I wish that I had the bricks to build it. The detail in your model is spectacular! |
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October 8, 2013 |
Quoting Andrew McDonald
Nick, would you consider building a copy as a contract build? If so, how much would you charge including parts? Would love to have one also to match my 1988 Charleston (right hand drive of course). Regards, Andrew
Hello Andrew. I would be glad to, but you might be surprised just how expensive it is... the dark red parts alone cost more than £100... anyway, all in, I think it would be around £750. This is around half the going rate for a one-off model of this size and complexity. |
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Nick, would you consider building a copy as a contract build? If so, how much would you charge including parts? Would love to have one also to match my 1988 Charleston (right hand drive of course). Regards, Andrew |
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August 24, 2013 |
Quoting Marin Stipkovic
When our paths cross we'll have that drink. I hope also to see this work of art in person.
I'd enjoy that :-) Thanks Marin. |
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August 24, 2013 |
When our paths cross we'll have that drink. I hope also to see this work of art in person. |
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August 21, 2013 |
Quoting jorrit harms
This is fantastic!! Altough the rear wheels seem a bit high..?
Thanks Jorrit, and you're quite right! |
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August 21, 2013 |
This is fantastic!! Altough the rear wheels seem a bit high..? |
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August 14, 2013 |
perfect detailed new version. Best 2CV of universe (world, moon and mars) !!! |
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August 11, 2013 |
As always .... Briljant work... À masterpiece again.... :-)
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July 16, 2013 |
Oh my goodness! Another creation that either inspires me or may make me quit! This is truly exceptional on all levels - the interior and exterior details and shaping combined with the technic functions - WOW! Truly wonderful work. |
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June 30, 2013 |
worth every penny invested, as I never tough your precedented model could have been improved a 100% like this...especially technic wise, incredible! |
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Dr. Monster June 24, 2013 |
This is a great model of a great car, and the level of functionality is outstanding. Fantastic job! |
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June 24, 2013 |
Nick, you've really outdone yourself here. Easily my favourite of your models, and quite possibly the best car I've ever seen. The colour scheme is gorgeous, you absolutely nailed it. I could stare at this all day and not get bored, a real chunk of eye candy. As for the build, you are a master of shaping. Brilliant techniques throughout, and flawless form. Of course, I was enjoying viewing these photos until you popped that front wheel off. My brain is still throbbing. How on earth you can achieve such a complex and functional design in such a small space I'll never know - you are truly a master of all things car related. Great write-up as well, I think I want a vintage Citroen now.
Oh, and I'll have an orange juice. No pulp. |
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June 23, 2013 |
Incredible!!! The looks, color scheme, details AND the technology underneath, like the suspension and adjustable head lights: Very very impressive.
You surpassed your selves. I thought I already commented on your 2CV, but that was the older MOC.
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June 23, 2013 |
I can't believe how beautiful this is. You nailed it! |
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June 21, 2013 |
Terrific as usual. I read through the tech parts, looked at the pictures and although I'm well up on the real car, your representation still leaves my "left in the 1970's" mind boggling. |
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June 19, 2013 |
Indeed an exellent build, i love them 2CVs, the functionality justifies the size. |
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June 18, 2013 |
This is EPIC. A true masterpiece by a true master builder. Congratulations,
you should be very proud. |
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June 18, 2013 |
#1 across the pages - very well deserved for this wonderful masterpiece. |
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June 18, 2013 |
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like Lego Builders said, the more i look at it the more i like it! which is amazing considering how much i liked it on the first look!
also, could you possibly add a video, i would love to see the functions in action! |
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June 17, 2013 |
Even better the 2nd time looking at it. -LB Jr. |
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June 17, 2013 |
Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Couldn't resist making it 100...
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June 17, 2013 |
Couldn't resist making it 100... |
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June 17, 2013 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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June 16, 2013 |
Brilliant ..... Very very good
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June 16, 2013 |
Yay, definitely a improvement! Looks and functions are just awesome. |
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June 15, 2013 |
This is so f... beautiful - SORRY i have to give you a second rate ;-) ! |
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June 15, 2013 |
Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Even more awesome homepage awesomness!
:-))) Thanks SS! You're very kind. |
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June 15, 2013 |
Even more awesome homepage awesomness! |
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June 15, 2013 |
Very nice looks just like the original awesome job |
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June 15, 2013 |
Une Deuche (popular French for 2CV)!!!! A superb work on a complicated curvy model. Thank you for this accurate MOC of a car which was so popular in the 70's, along with the Renault 4L (in case you are seeking an idea for your next model...). |
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June 14, 2013 |
Aaaaah! A 2 CV. When I think my brother let his one taking dust in "an old grange". I love your sense of humor... But why on earth do you keep building with the steering wheel on the wrong side... hi hi! French joke. Anyway, there is one word I've never used for your moc: fascinating. Your will to add realistic details, to keep in mind the accuracy. Fascinating. For the design, the shape, the technic choices. It looks like a Burago model. You must have spent a pretty long time on this one. Send some pics to PSA inc. |
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June 13, 2013 |
Great model, amazing details. Love the grill! |
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June 11, 2013 |
Hi Nick, apologies for the late comment. What can I saw that has not already been said? It is fantastic especially the steering and suspension, you truly are a master at this game. Love the antiques road show photo with the grandfather clock sticking out – brilliant. |
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June 11, 2013 |
Wow, that's crazy, you really ARE a carnut! :-)) I thought there was no way to make a better 2CV than your last one, but you proved me wrong! I love all the functions and the many little details, but the front axle is my favourite, a real masterpiece! Great job, Nick! :-)) |
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June 10, 2013 |
Wow. You went plate-crazy with this thing. Superb work. Great job on the sculpting to get all the shapes that you wanted for the sake of accuracy. I love how you worked the plates to get the details on the sides. The grandfather clock is an excellent touch. Very well done. |
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June 10, 2013 |
Quoting Ryan Link
Forgot to mention this yesterday; the Citroen logo on the front is quite clever, a very simple solution.
Thanks Ryan. I was just about to do the grille the same again when I had a brainwave. |
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June 10, 2013 |
Quoting DeTomaso Pantera
Oh yes!! It's fantastic Nick! I can see how much you love this car in the incredible devotion and detail you've put into it. I'll have a cup of coffee when I come round to ogle over it and all of your other fine creations! :-)
The kettle's on :-) |
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Oh, and you owe me a drink as well, though I understood none of it. -LB Jr. |
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Forgot to mention this yesterday; the Citroen logo on the front is quite clever, a very simple solution. |
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June 10, 2013 |
Oh yes!! It's fantastic Nick! I can see how much you love this car in the incredible devotion and detail you've put into it. I'll have a cup of coffee when I come round to ogle over it and all of your other fine creations! :-) |
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June 10, 2013 |
Stunning! I didn't think you'd build another one after the red one. Perfection. -LB Jr. |
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June 10, 2013 |
Absolutely amazing! I showed this to my dad and he says this is a masterpiece! Great car! |
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June 10, 2013 |
Quoting Vibor Cavor
What a treat! I don't think it's wise to ever tear this one to pieces one day. I'd keep it for ever. This is so cute and accurate in all it's blockiness. It definitely bares your mark here.
This one's a keeper. Thanks Vibor! |
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June 10, 2013 |
Fabulous! |
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June 10, 2013 |
What a treat! I don't think it's wise to ever tear this one to pieces one day. I'd keep it for ever. This is so cute and accurate in all it's blockiness. It definitely bares your mark here. |
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Emerald Knight June 9, 2013 |
Great car, a fabulous lego model rebuild, IcoNick for sure !>.....well done |
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June 9, 2013 |
Dang it! I just skimmed through the technical crap and get to the end and realized I missed out on a drink. Bugger! |
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June 9, 2013 |
Very accurate, excellent work. |
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June 9, 2013 |
Great job, very good Details. |
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June 9, 2013 |
This is astounding, pure genius. Good to see it on the lego car blog. |
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June 9, 2013 |
I love it! It's beautiful! |
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June 9, 2013 |
Absolutely fantastic, Nick! A significant improvement on an already stellar design. I'm always very impressed by the technical stuff you manage to replicate in your models, and in this case, reading about the steering and suspension details is fascinating. |
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June 9, 2013 |
Wow! This is a very detailed! |
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June 9, 2013 |
An absolute masterpiece, well done! |
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June 9, 2013 |
This is perfect! I have a friend who owns one just like this, dark red and all. Cudos for the front suspension and pivoting sterring, I can't imagine how you thought of it, it's the most complex and beautiful of all your builds I've seen. Oh and I guess you owe me a drink ;) |
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P.S. because I'm the least technical builder on whole MOCpages I think it will be Red Bull again... |
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June 9, 2013 |
I came back after I got time and the pictures loaded fully: Wow. Nick, as the past Charleston was a beauty this is 20 times better. It's cool you could include dark red instead of normal red, because that's more realistic. And the technical bit, how could you ever get that steering like the real one? And it could carry grandpa's clock, haha. |
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June 9, 2013 |
perfect! |
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June 9, 2013 |
Thanks a lot LegoNoItAll - A good day! |
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June 9, 2013 |
Quoting Lucky Leprechaun
Absolutely perfect! Plus: A 2CV has even a less drag than a F1 car.
That's true - but it doesn't have the downforce... I don't think it needs it :-) |
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June 9, 2013 |
Quoting Ape Fight
Edited the first comment (as being drunk equals mistakes!) and it removed the 'I Like It' - so here's another : )
Ha! Thanks Ape. It's 8:00 on Sunday morning now. I trust your head's still on :-) |
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June 9, 2013 |
Absolutely perfect! Plus: A 2CV has even a less drag than a F1 car. |
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Cédric Picher June 8, 2013 |
I LOVE THIS! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS! MY FAVORITE CAR, IN LEGO! 8..D SELL IT TO ME! PLEASE! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Absolutely gorgeous!
I'm burgundy and noir with envy! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Incredible! Time, talent and treasure went into the building of this MOC and it shows! Loved the personal photo! And I love the red color you chose, I am partial to RED! I was amazed that you could by parts for this car in English grocery stores! It was amazing when I went shopping for the groceries I needed to make Lasagna, meatballs and sausage and an Italian tossed salad while with my friend LEONI! Who said sure you do not need a door, or a rear view mirror to go with your meal? Or maybe we should get some headlight protectors to use as plates?! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Absolutely gorgeous! Always loved those "Two Horses". Quirky and stylish. And you owe me a drink, I've learned more about this car from you rather than anything in the past. She's a keeper! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Edited the first comment (as being drunk equals mistakes!) and it removed the 'I Like It' - so here's another : ) |
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Holy..... I can't get my head around the brilliance of the drivetrain. I mean, it looks spot-on too, but that suspension system!! I didn't expect your 2CV could get any better - it was 10/10 before, so now, er... 11? You should be very *very* proud of this one : ) |
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June 8, 2013 |
You nailed this 100%! Most excellent use of brick and technic parts too. The color match is spot on. 5/5 MOC here! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Lovely job. My car is "Jaspice Green". I would not enjoy mapping that onto Lego colors. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Another great build! 5/5 |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting Deus "Big D." Otiosus
I normally hate cars, but I love this one! And your rendition is perfect! By the way, what kind of drink are we talking about here?
Thanks Deus. May I tempt sir with a nice glass of Cvicek ? |
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June 8, 2013 |
I normally hate cars, but I love this one! And your rendition is perfect! By the way, what kind of drink are we talking about here? |
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June 8, 2013 |
Absolutely incredible work! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting David Roberts
The money that you've spent on the dark red was well worth it. This car really does look like the sort of thing that I used to see around in my younger days. I never managed to overtake one on my Raleigh Boxer though... As someone who studied aero engineering, I found the explanation of how this car's steering works quite fascinating. I've learnt so much about car design in the last year on MOCpages! This MOC also looks sturdy enough for kids to actually play with too: great fun!
Thanks David. When you drop it, it bounces :-) |
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June 8, 2013 |
The money that you've spent on the dark red was well worth it. This car really does look like the sort of thing that I used to see around in my younger days. I never managed to overtake one on my Raleigh Boxer though... As someone who studied aero engineering, I found the explanation of how this car's steering works quite fascinating. I've learnt so much about car design in the last year on MOCpages! This MOC also looks sturdy enough for kids to actually play with too: great fun! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Some say the Stig doesn't like 2CV, Truth is... I don't care :-) , because I do like 'em. Especially this one... |
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June 8, 2013 |
I'm too tired and worn out to give this the comments I feel it deserves. Great! will have to suffice. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting Alex B
I did read the technical bit! That is so impressive! I really love the fact the you put in the camber that the real car has, it's little details like that that make something awesome! The brow red is really makes this model pop! Is you Maxi Mini DS and this all assembled?
Thanks Alex. Right now, the Mini, Jeep, MG, DS and this are all assembled. And the Ecurie Ecosse truck. And two Jaguars. I'm running out of room... |
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June 8, 2013 |
I cannot lie, I did not read the technical bit. I was too busy staring at this wonderful 2CV packed with functions! I think it looks even better than your previous version, that was already fantastic. The wheels at the rear just look so perfect, and the front is beautifully constructed. On another note, I actually have a relatively large collection of dark red, although I'm not totally sure where it came from. I've never really put it to much use though.. It could have been donated to you! ;) |
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I did read the technical bit! That is so impressive! I really love the fact the you put in the camber that the real car has, it's little details like that that make something awesome! The brow red is really makes this model pop! Is you Maxi Mini DS and this all assembled? |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting TheLegoNoitAll .
SC he says it's a complete rebuild at the top, so he either has 2 or he took apart the other :)
Glad you're paying attention :-) I took the other one apart halfway through this build to provide the black. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Wow, Nick! So much... Brown red... So much awesomeness... I'm out of words. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Lovely! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Excellent! The dark red looks great, and I bet it cost a pretty penny. But it's worth it! The engineering aspect is of course impressive. All the things I've noticed about that car, without really knowing what it was all about. Never ridden in one, but there is one I see around from time to time. Cool build, Dude! |
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June 8, 2013 |
wonderful ! you really toped yourself ! beautiful done in every way, the technic as the shape is amazing! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Elle est très jolie! :)
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June 8, 2013 |
There's no need to make any apologies for an expensive project when it's this good. I love the swoopy grey lines where the red borders the black, and the Citroen emblem in the grille is amazing! And of course, the suspension! We'll be seeing this on the LEGO car blog soon... |
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Oh.... I totally read that. (No like so I don't screw up the smily count too badly) |
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SC he says it's a complete rebuild at the top, so he either has 2 or he took apart the other :) |
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June 8, 2013 |
Wait a tic... is this a modded version of the red one or do you have 2 of these thing now? |
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June 8, 2013 |
You owe me some ice water, then. =P Fascinating car, and tons of details! Proper caster, drive, ackermann, independent suspension, and anti roll-gubbins all on 1 axle? Leaves me speechless... and then its all decked out in dark red with the right wheels. I didn't think it was possible to get better than the old red one! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting Henrik Hoexbroe
This is certainbly an excellent build! I had to go back to see the old one, because I actually thought it was dark red already.
Nice presentation and explanations. So, you owe me a beer!
Thanks Henrik! Have a Wadworth 6X. It's 50% better than Castlemaine... |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting geoffrey boulton
Nick this is excellent as all your models are just love the attention to detail that you put into your mocs i bow to you masterful building skills Sir 10/10 this should join your great big mining truck
Thanks Geoffrey, although this might make a very complicated, very expensive set! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Nick this is excellent as all your models are just love the attention to detail that you put into your mocs i bow to you masterful building skills Sir 10/10 this should join your great big mining truck |
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June 8, 2013 |
Great build. Keep it up. |
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June 8, 2013 |
This is certainbly an excellent build! I had to go back to see the old one, because I actually thought it was dark red already.
Nice presentation and explanations. So, you owe me a beer! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Wow, this is the best lego version of a 2CV i've ever seen!! You nailed it man. Absolute fantastic work in every detail. Love all the functions, the brilliant steering and suspension. :) I'm impressed. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting Hot Rod
Wow! What a big Surprise!!! the last one was already sooooo cool... this one is now... AWESOME!!!! :D
wow!
Build a bit bigger than the "old" one, right? ; )
The colours are fantastics too!!! 500000/5
The build was bigger certainly, but the model's the same size. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting TheLegoNoitAll .
just noticed that on the clock pic the grey circle part on the wheels were gone, is there a reason for that? ;)
Well spotted - they stick out too far to fit inside the wing, and I didn't want a narrow track. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Quoting TheLegoNoitAll .
Very cool! That suspension system is far more complicated then mine... You have some interesting facts in there too. Much better than your already nearly perfect older model! :D By the way, you owe me a drink ;)
Large G+T coming right up :-) |
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just noticed that on the clock pic the grey circle part on the wheels were gone, is there a reason for that? ;) |
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June 8, 2013 |
I can't believe how you managed to improve such an already amazing car! Well done |
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June 8, 2013 |
very nice! looks just like it! |
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June 8, 2013 |
Wow! What a big Surprise!!! the last one was already sooooo cool... this one is now... AWESOME!!!! :D
wow!
Build a bit bigger than the "old" one, right? ; )
The colours are fantastics too!!! 500000/5 |
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June 8, 2013 |
This is right up there with your mini. Love the authentic dark red bricks. |
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June 8, 2013 |
Very cool! That suspension system is far more complicated then mine... You have some interesting facts in there too. Much better than your already nearly perfect older model! :D By the way, you owe me a drink ;) |
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June 8, 2013 |
well done! |
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