Well folks, as you can see, this isn't my BIG project that I told you about in my last MOC; I know I sound like a big fat liar :0 but I really have some troubles with that project, I didn't expect it would take that number of bricks, so I'm now very low in pieces that I need to finish it, but I promise... it'll be my next project, as my good friend Patrick Chambers saw, it's about 80% done right now. Any way hope you to enjoy my current MOC, it's my first Rod ever, and it's my entry for the BRICKSonWHEELS 5th challenge "Get Roding" by Ape Fight: http://www.mocpages.com/group.php/4181 Thanks for visiting my page.
About this creation
Volksrod:
 Volksrods are modified Volkswagen beetles. They are used as an alternative to traditional hot rods and are quickly growing in popularity. Classic Ford Model T's and Model A's are becoming more scarce and more valuable. Consequently, their expense has made obtaining and modifying one not feasible for the masses. Because of this, according to some, hot rods have lost that sense of rebellion and have become stale.
As an alternative, the Volkswagen community has turned to the volksrod. The volksrod starts out as a traditional Volkswagen beetle. They are cheaper, easier to find, and easier to find parts for.
One popular method of the conversion involves removing the front and rear fenders of the beetle, and then installing a classic Ford front axle to move the wheels forward and give the car a low, stretched look. After that it's finished off with a chopped top and a flat black paint job, often with pinstriping. Another popular customization is to move the stock Volkswagen axle beam forward or reverse the trailing/torsion arms and re-work the steering linkages. But as with all types of car customization, lots of different modifications are practiced in different combinations. The volksrod is also an extension of the ratrod customization style. usually built with little or no expensive machined aluminum or chrome plated parts, the VolksRod is mostly handmade by the owner with simple mechanical tools and welding equipment.The Volksrod/Ratrod usually eschewes an expensive paint job,utilising spray can paint applied in one's driveway. A common refrain, often heard, is "cut-weld-drive"
No, she isn't as cute or nice as she looks; she's just an aggressive naughty little girl which is always like to hang out with her bad friends and make troubles where ever she goes, you might have to take a look at the back and the inside to realize what I'm talking about; so go ahead and scroll down ;)
The overall view
Let's start with some front shots of this naughty beauty...
Look at her; isn't she so cute!?
Side shots
As you can see, I made some flaming work at the sides
It's the first time I make a two tones vehicle...
So don't go so hard on me :[
Side shot with the sunroof open...
Some rear shots of this faty girl:
She has a fat wheels at the back, not even enough to handle this cute monster!
Some bird looks at the beauty :)
The functional elements
Everything's open
Notice the way I used the hinges at the front
The interior
Welcome to the interior section:
Simple interior lines, with a cold color combo of white and blue, notice the minifig head as a shifter ;P
And some shots for the interior without the roof for better view:
The trunk, or hood or whatever: oh my! what a mess :0
The details
Here are some shots for the details this beauty has:
Oh yeah, this classy girl has a panoramic sunroof, so her seats could get some tan...
The engine
She have a massive aggressive engine, it doesn't even fit in her trunk, so I had to cut a bit of the back... (what a mess, why they even put the engine right here!!?) :0
And yes, she's a big fat cheater, she's hiding a NOS bottle around here, so no one could smoke her ;p
She even smoked an LP560 once! I told you; she's not as she seems ;)
Hope you liked my little cute beauty :) and stay tuned for my upcoming MOC, I worked too long on it, and I'm still working.
So, till then take care every one and keep building.
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November 6, 2011 |
This is soooo cool. Interior looks fantastic.
10/10. |
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July 8, 2011 |
I'm thinking of doing something like this...I just don't know when I'll do it... |
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January 16, 2011 |
Hey Firas,
It's an amazing build, but sorry it's not suitable fr my contest, because it is not a Bubblecar, nor a Microcar.
Because of that, I have to remove it... Sorry, Jonathan |
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December 15, 2010 |
Excellent car. This is the first VW-bug with a good nose. I would like to see yhat you build a original one.
Keep building. Peace. |
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October 2, 2010 |
this one is my fav |
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April 23, 2010 |
Simply stunning! Love the shape, the flames, THE DETAIL!! everything about it... |
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March 19, 2010 |
I liked yours so much I built my own, a convertible |
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November 1, 2009 |
This is done great!!!!! |
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November 1, 2009 |
Hey Firas, i was thinking of making on of too, like Petr. Could i link you volksrod on my page? to show where i got the inspiration from :) |
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October 30, 2009 |
i haven't commented on it yet? what a mess! i love it! really great! you know how to make great car Firas. my favourite volksrod so far!
and i liked this model so much i made a 6-wide version :-) check it out if you want ;-) |
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October 10, 2009 |
Nice flame job man. I like the engine and the colour. |
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October 3, 2009 |
stupendous creation well done! one billion out of five (if i could). im building a custom 32 ford pick up and was wondering if u had any tips? if so plz tell me. |
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August 19, 2009 |
nice! the interior is quite steezy. I saw a bug the other day on monster truck tires and with a purple flame job. |
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August 2, 2009 |
Another award to add to your trophy shelf, this is our current Rod of the Moment over at the Rod Club. Well done : ) |
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August 1, 2009 |
The VW type 1 is my favorite car, though I do like them better with fenders, but I still think it deserves a 10/5. |
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July 25, 2009 |
Hello, I'm back, when I saw your new lambo's in my mail I checked them out right away, I couldn't review them though but I wanted to know I like them very much, you did an amazing job again, when I think it's impossible to do better you still manage to make them more accurate, it's like your "perfect" knows no limits, fantastic job |
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July 25, 2009 |
Quoting Dohoon Kim
hey firas I've got a question why can't we comment on your newest lamborghinis?
You will understand soon.
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July 25, 2009 |
hey firas I've got a question why can't we comment on your newest lamborghinis? |
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July 23, 2009 |
I think that one was to ask what we thought Dax. If we like it he mught post more pics and let us post comments (this is a guess).
By the way amazing MOC Firas! |
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July 23, 2009 |
Hey man, how come we can't comment on your latest MOC? Did you purposely set it up like that? |
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July 22, 2009 |
Ha ha, I'm in your fan club! You rock! |
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July 21, 2009 |
Man this is impressive more than that actually more than that to be honest. I wish I could build something like this or as big. But you know what you have inspired me to do something big, thanks man! |
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July 19, 2009 |
Please have a look at my newest MOC when you have time. |
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July 10, 2009 |
Excellent job! It makes me wonder how I would do if I built cars instead of guns. |
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July 7, 2009 |
love the effects on the last picture! does the steering wheel work? |
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I got the 09 Gallardo LP560-4 |
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July 6, 2009 |
awesome work |
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July 6, 2009 |
A third Lamborghini, I just can't get the name if it. HA HA HA! :) |
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July 5, 2009 |
Firas, when will you make something that isn't good?... NEVER! Great flamey paint job! |
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July 5, 2009 |
nice job firas its really cool be good to see your new project when its finished keep up the great work |
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June 29, 2009 |
omg that's stunning. I love the flames and the interior the most but boy does everything just look fantastic. |
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June 28, 2009 |
Love the colors! And everything else! |
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June 24, 2009 |
first off; like the last dude said :)
second, I love this ! the engine poking out the back, and especially the way you made the front bonnet, are exceptional ! I did a drawing of one of these beetle rods sometime last year...
lol ":0 but I really have some troubles with that project, I didn't expect it would take that number of bricks"
Did you try to go for 1/3 aswell lmao ? *that* needs a lot of bricks... well at least you're getting there with your projects, we've hardly gotten anywhere in ages :)
Good luck, and can't wait to see what your big project is !
Dan |
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June 24, 2009 |
A master of lego car building. Man, this and your other creations are a hundred times greater than Legos official car sets. ~ Ghostman :) |
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June 24, 2009 |
This isn't bad at all. And exactly how did you make the panoramic sunroof the way it is? |
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Again you proved yourself to be a masterbuilder. |
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June 23, 2009 |
:) |
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June 23, 2009 |
Fantastic!! You say this is just a side project; It's still one of the best Moc's around.
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June 22, 2009 |
Hey, Firas! Your homepage says you've had an account here since June 2008. Congratz! You've survived a whole year at MOCpages! You deserve a medal or something. |
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June 21, 2009 |
I seriously and honestly thought this was a hotwheels car from the thumb. I had no doubt in my mind that is was. Boy was that a surprise! |
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June 21, 2009 |
It should be an official set!
So cool!
5/5. |
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June 21, 2009 |
COOL!!! |
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June 18, 2009 |
hey! this is an incredible piece of work, looks like a boyd covington´s rod. exellent job! |
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June 18, 2009 |
I wished that you made a popular one day and finally you've done it ! Very hot version of the VW, probably your funniest MOC and one of my favorite. Really awesome !!!
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June 18, 2009 |
that is hot!!!! |
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June 17, 2009 |
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, so I'll just add my 5 to this detail-packed moc. Good job! |
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June 17, 2009 |
Man, I stopped by to see what you have been making and this is a wonderful surprise! Wow, the front end is well done, rear engine is nice and the interior, very well done! Par Excellant. |
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June 17, 2009 |
Nice work! Love the improvements. Nice work on the interior too, the skull shifter is a nice touch. The suicide doors came out great too. I think by far, though, the best feature is the two-toe flame work; really, excellent! Nice work and good luck on your "Big Project".
Peace - Packie |
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June 17, 2009 |
Wow!! You did it again. It is wonderful and the lambo on the last page is wonderful and realy realistic. Keep up the magnificent work my friend. |
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June 17, 2009 |
Great JOB!
Preeminent for an engine expression.
It is wonderful work so that it may be usual.
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Darcy Guerin Hanlon June 16, 2009 |
my eyes are on fire its to EPIC |
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June 16, 2009 |
very nice man, same as always |
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June 16, 2009 |
i wish i could build like that. :( it's so amazing!
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June 16, 2009 |
GGRRRRR!!!!! |
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June 16, 2009 |
Let's see . . . great profile? Check
Fantastic paint job? check
Snazzy detailing? check
Superb interior? check
Innovative use of parts? check
Has anyone even mentioned the incredible engine on this MOC? Not sure, so I will. Firas, the way you built that engine is masterful. The parts are combined in such a manner than I can hear her fired up and ready to smoke anyone who challenges her.
Great presentation too. |
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June 16, 2009 |
Check out that girl, her curves are perfect and she's got a huge rear end. Feal free to interpret that however you want. =) ~T |
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June 16, 2009 |
That is just awesome. The color combination, the engine, the interior etc..its brilliant! |
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Michael Sloper June 15, 2009 |
I'm speechless. this is beyond words. The shape is amazing with the the back wheels on the back stand up for so that makes it more angled, the flame effects left me shocked, and all the details on the inside with the scull and the back window were great! I really like the last pic the most. |
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June 15, 2009 |
Another great moc! The curves are perfect and the colors are spectacular. |
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June 15, 2009 |
Very nice creation!! The interior looks amazing and very colorfull. The engine looks great as well as the sun roof and this is an overall awesome build. From the thumbnail i though the flames were stickers but no, they are they amazing talent of Firas. Great build and keep up the good work! |
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June 15, 2009 |
That is so awesome! Great car! Nice colors! Amazing interior! Great details! Good job! By the way, thanks for the comments! |
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June 15, 2009 |
Awesome! The hood and engine I like the best. |
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June 15, 2009 |
Another very nice car Firas, different than what we are used from you! Nice flames, no fenders. Saves you a headache, fenders are always hard to make;) Greetings, Fred. |
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June 15, 2009 |
One word, Mastery! |
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June 15, 2009 |
sick, i love it <3 5/5 |
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June 15, 2009 |
spectacularly awsome just wow |
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June 15, 2009 |
GREAT BUILD!!! Your choice of pieces make this unique and real. The tyres r hot!!! You've inspired me to finish my first large scale vehicle. KEEP 'EM BUILT. |
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June 15, 2009 |
Absolutely incredible! I don't know enough words to describe it. You did it again... you must be the world's best lego system car builder. Really, this is astonishing. Those details are amazing and I never thought it would ever see such a wonderful flame "vinyl" just made of lego. You outreached yourself. Respect for this! |
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June 15, 2009 |
AWESOME!!!
a 'rod with a difference...nicely done!
Superb details and lovely presentation. Talking of which, are you going to post that white LP560-4 in the last pic??
Keep it going...and good luck with the BIG project;-) |
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June 15, 2009 |
Wow! I love the flame effects and the ittle details just really make this pop! Keep it up! Can't wait to see your big project, and the other car in the last pic!
BTW Can you check out my newest moc? I'm not sure if you have or haven't. |
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Very sharp car, Firas. I really like the color choice, and the body's shape is great! Wow! What a huge engine you have there! I feel honored to have my initials on one of your creations. Nice car! Can't wait to see your next project! Great work! Keep building my friend! -Tony |
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June 15, 2009 |
I love this build, Firas! The front is sick, and those flames are a nice touch, and those turning wheels are awesome. -Dylan |
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June 15, 2009 |
Firas! You are a very talented guy! Really impressive build of Volksrod!! |
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June 15, 2009 |
The minimized pic fooled me into thinking it wasn't LEGO! You sir, rock. |
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June 15, 2009 |
Nice, Firas! Love the way you handled the curvature of the hood. Some of the custom elements are pretty sweet, too. I'm diggin' the sunroof and the paint job. Herbie never looked so good! |
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June 15, 2009 |
Nice! Kind of looks like on of those go-carts. And you just had to add the skull. Good work man! Please check my mocs. |
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June 15, 2009 |
now you can finally say 'i have a huge rod' without lying |
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June 15, 2009 |
I love it! Cool details like the interior, the engine, the front... You really put your efforts into this one! |
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June 15, 2009 |
the coolest volksrod on mocpages.100000/10 |
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June 15, 2009 |
Now that is jaw-droppingly amazing. It reminds me of my days building model cars. Back then, I would have never imagined doing it with Lego. This is really cool. |
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Darcy Guerin Hanlon June 14, 2009 |
the paint job (i never knew you could do that with bricks!) the sucied doors blue interior great engine dude this is just awesome! |
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June 14, 2009 |
AHHGG, that's freakin' awesome!! I saw a bunch of these things at a car show recently, and thought they were awesome, but I never thought of doing a LEGO one. Now I don't know which one I like better, this bug, or your yellow Gallardo. Can't wait for your next one! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Clever. I am a Vdub enthusiast and this is one of most original and the best beetles ive seen made with lego. Keep up the good work |
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June 14, 2009 |
As usual, flippin' amazing! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Awesome job Firas! What stuck out as excellent detailing to me was how the hood curves down in the right form and the spazzy interior- nice color contrast too! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Dude, this is not simple! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Simply amazing! I love the look of how the steering mechanism shows, and the flame/stripes are perfect on her. Great job!!! |
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June 14, 2009 |
wow wow wow. this is amazing. Love all the great detail! :) |
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June 14, 2009 |
Nice car. I like the flames. My neighbor has an early 30's Coupe that he's been working on for a while. I'm not sure what the model is but it is that flat black. Not my favorite paint job. Your car is much snazzier. see ya. garth |
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June 14, 2009 |
That thing is just 14 shades of COOL! You are truly a master of your craft. ~ Chris. |
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June 14, 2009 |
This is superb!! I was expecting a traditional model T style Rod, but you've made something much more difficult! The shape and paint work are fantastic, and the fact it all opens up as well, and is still strong, shows some brilliant design. One of the most original and best Rods on MOCpages. 10/10 and welcome (finally) to the Rod Club! : ) |
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June 14, 2009 |
I'm not wary of cars, but I'm impressed!
PS: PHOOONG! ERIK'S CHAT NAO! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Pretty sweet man! Very nice flame effects! It's awesome. |
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June 14, 2009 |
nice as always and can't wait for your new lambo!! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Awesome, great shaping, nice use of teh skull for the shift, I love taht engine, great job. Ah, there it is, the new Gallardo, I can't wait, keep it up |
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June 14, 2009 |
Firas, this is truly mind blowing. Great work! |
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June 14, 2009 |
This is mind-blowing!!! Your building technique is SUPERB! (And your ability to make a good web-presentation is already legend...) |
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June 14, 2009 |
The curve of the front hood is immaculate ;) |
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This is some great work!! 10/10!!:) |
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June 14, 2009 |
I like it! I really like the interior too. I havent even started my entry yet |
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June 14, 2009 |
beautiful |
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June 14, 2009 |
Can I use one word to describe this? Nope!! It's indescribable!! Amazing, outstanding, stunning, Nope!! None of those words fit! If I think of a one that fits, I'll be back!! (So I guess this is goodbye forever!!) 5/5 |
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June 14, 2009 |
Wow Firas! I like the detail! And great first rod for you! The tires match it perfectly! Great work! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Grat work Firas! You know i love customs, this one is very nice.. like the interior too! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Fantastic work my friend.It looks very real.I have never seen a better trunk on a lego-Käfer(äh,Beetle)before.2 more words -
let´s rod..... |
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June 14, 2009 |
Cool, or should I say Hot?! What I like most about it is the contrast between interior and exterior. The exterior is flaming hot, contrary to the interior which gives me the chills. It looks so cold in there...
Keep it up, and I'm curious waiting for your next big project. |
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June 14, 2009 |
Wow, awsome! The front is just amazing! Keep building like that! |
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June 14, 2009 |
WOW nice!could you post the gallardo? |
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June 14, 2009 |
Awesome looking beetle. I like the no fender look and the flames. And not to forget the great detailing. great piece of work |
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June 14, 2009 |
AHMAZAING. CLASSIC. EPIC.
this is one amazing job.. i love the interior and the engine especially! GREAT JOB AGAIN!! |
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June 14, 2009 |
Now that is impressive! My favorite part is the smooth, perfectly sloped hood. |
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