This is the McLaren F1, the ultimate supercar of the 20th century. I have tried this car several times before but without too much progress. In fact, while building this version, I gave up several times but finally managed to find solutions for the sloping, angled sides. While the back is not quite what I wanted (the engine cover doesn't lift, it is attached to the roof, and the rear diffuser area also doesn't seem quite right) overall I am pretty happy with this car, among the more difficult to recreate with Lego that I have dealt with. Feel free to view; any comments or suggestions, as always, are appreciated!
About this creation
Despite this being a busy time of year, I managed to fit in time to build the McLaren F1. This is one of the ultimate supercars of the 20th century. Designed by McLaren Automotive, this car was the world's fastest car of its time, reaching top speeds around 240 mph. To this day, it remains the worlds fastest road car propelled without the use of turbochargers or superchargers, the icon for a generation of supercars.
First some all around views of the car:
Open doors - The McLaren has butterfly style doors (like the Enzo Ferrari) however, on this model I opted to build doors that pull out then swing up, which gives a similar effect.
The back engine cover open:
Front cargo space open:
Due to the lack of cargo space in the front, The McLaren also has side compartments:
All opened up:
The interior:
The driver's seat is centered between two smaller passenger's seats, an unusual configuration:
The massive engine, a BMW V12:
With the main pieces removed to show interior:
Some close up shots:
The blade on the side of the door proved tricky to attach as it is at an angle; I finally realized that a skeleton arm would work perfectly, you can see it sticking out here:
The windshield wipers attach under the dashboard:
Enormous headlights illuminate the way:
Driving away!
Thanks for viewing!
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September 15, 2012 |
You are one of the best super car builders of all time, can you give me some tips? if yes Thanks! if no, well Thanks for putting these amazing cars on mocpages
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Sad that you killed it, it was a masterpiece, why do you don´t collect your cars ? |
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September 4, 2012 |
Why only 73 likes, this deserves much more attention,this is a perfect made car!!! |
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June 12, 2012 |
The use of the skeleton arm is ingenious, this an amazing build, and I love it even more because the F1 is my favourite car:) |
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Mmmhhhhh,great car this car looks so awesome |
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Can you put this on lego cuusoo. I would like to see this as a lego set. I would support and buy it!
Can you put the file for the lego design on this creation? Please. |
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April 2, 2012 |
Quoting Claudarrish Wallace
awesome. natural aspiration FTW! Yeah the McLaren F1 has the middle-driver configuration, like the HTT Plethore (look it up)). Btw, Did u custom make that steering wheel?
Thanks! I did not custom make the steering wheel, it is here:
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=x279 |
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April 2, 2012 |
awesome. natural aspiration FTW! Yeah the McLaren F1 has the middle-driver configuration, like the HTT Plethore (look it up)). Btw, Did u custom make that steering wheel? |
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March 15, 2012 |
Well done! |
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March 7, 2012 |
this is very good- 5/5 |
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February 21, 2012 |
Amazing!! I have to admit, from the main picture, I didn't think it would be very accurate, but as I went through the detailed pics I LOVE it! Great job. |
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January 16, 2012 |
It is the best Lego McLaren F1 ever!!! |
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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 January 8, 2012 |
This is probably the best Mclaren F1 ive ever seen, nice job |
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January 4, 2012 |
Hi Ryan. Thanks for your feedback - remember not all of us are as skilled as you ;). I can’t believe that I haven’t commented on this excellent moc. The detail and bodywork is absolutely stunning. My favourite bits are the; front, sides, back, the interior and the shiny stuffs on the engine. Um I think that is most of the car hahaha. As Tomaso says - It would be great to see another moc from you soon. Something for the Classic Race Teams would be amazing. |
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December 31, 2011 |
Amazing and mindblowing! When i saw the thumbnail,I instantly recognised it was a McLaren F1! Congrats! |
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December 7, 2011 |
Ryan, I just wanted to let you know that the German cars contest has ended, so we need you to judge! :) If someone has 2+ entries, only judge the better one. |
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October 22, 2011 |
ravishingly beautiful! |
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August 17, 2011 |
Excellent work. The attention to detail is great. The viewer barely can see the flaws, and that's only because you took the time to point them out. Don't harp on yourself to much, it's a MOC to be proud of. |
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August 16, 2011 |
How's this for the next contest?
German (September-November)
American (December-January)
British (Febuary-April) |
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June 12, 2011 |
awesome car, good to see someone else has that steering wheel too. |
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May 21, 2011 |
You made a great collection of MOC cars, this one being my absolute favorite! Thanks for your comment on my MOC. It definitely encourages me to make more cars and hopefully they will be as nice as yours. |
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May 16, 2011 |
Did you know that "Lego" is actually both plural and singular form because "Lego" is actually a phrase-"Play well" (I think) in Danish and "I assemble" in Latin? Can you tell me how you set up your photobox thing? I want the pictures for my Enzo to be good. Thank you! |
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May 15, 2011 |
Wow ryan link a nother Great model your such a good builder Please build a bugatti veyron if thats not to hard :D |
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May 14, 2011 |
Hi Ryan Link,
I really like your creations. To honor you, I've decided to create a fan club for you, but It wouldn't be complete if you didn't join. So please accept my invite.
Thanks.
Lego Builder |
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May 10, 2011 |
Master!!!!! |
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May 6, 2011 |
I'm still amazed at how fast this can go...and that was more than 10 years ago! I made you a fan club! Please join! |
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April 23, 2011 |
Hard to find a half decent one of these on MOCpages, but this is brilliant, by far the best McLaren F1 there will ever be |
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April 16, 2011 |
I wanted to create another supercar to have a duell with my Bugatti. And i tought it would be cool to build the ML F1. But now i know it´s impossible to make a better one like you.
Great work at the sides. At the front, at the rear. I will say it in german....Sch...sieht der gut aus. |
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April 5, 2011 |
Excellent! The best recreation of the F1 i've seen, was considering making this myself but would want to make it in orange and don't have enough of that lol I've also just come out of a dark age so need to increase my collection and learn all of these new tecniques with the new pieces...might take some time to catch up to your standards. I've just put up a Caterham, your comments and feedback would be much appreciated. will definately look out for your future creations, one of the best car recreators on here for sure 5* |
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Nice car man!!! WOW ...so much detail everywhere. Nice use of those arms xDD
this is very cool. i started to build a Bugatti Veyron SS 16.4 but... failed xD it started out amazing but then when my friend came over to help me with it we noticed that it wasnt wide enough so I ended its short life as a 15% built veyron:P
Anyway VERY cool f1 ... haha i started laughing when i saw The BW V.12 X) nice
also im new here and joined today so please check out my page cause (i know i cant judge myself) im pretty good (jack streat gun on the way!!!!) ~Josh |
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March 28, 2011 |
This is awesome! |
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March 26, 2011 |
Great MOC, it's very deatailed. This reminds me of playing Need for Speed High Stakes, this was my favorate car in that game. Just when you think you've seen the best MOC there is you always find another that's even better. Your 5 times the builder I'll ever be. |
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March 24, 2011 |
Quoting Sebeus I
Very nice, those side compartiments are cool, great job ! btw, there are in total 3 seats in the mclaren ?
That's the way I understand it, pretty unusual, but unique. Thanks for the comment, glad you like it! |
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March 24, 2011 |
fantastic! the detail is great. love the sides! |
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March 24, 2011 |
Even if the back didn't turn out quite the way you wanted it to, it still looks fantastic! The side bays were also a very nice addition. Just a fine example of one of the best cars ever built! |
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March 23, 2011 |
Very nice, those side compartiments are cool, great job ! btw, there are in total 3 seats in the mclaren ? |
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March 23, 2011 |
Very nice and detailed work! This car is one of my favourites.In my opinion, the McLaren F1 is one of the most important, and most beautiful supercar of all times! |
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March 23, 2011 |
A super replica of a super car! Great to see a good looking LEGO version of one of thebest cars of all times; the F1. Great work my friend. |
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March 23, 2011 |
Awesome! very nice! I'm glad to see a very decent large-scale model of the F1. Great job! |
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March 23, 2011 |
genius!!! briliant!!! |
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March 23, 2011 |
Nigh-on perfect! This is very good-looking and detailed. Keep it up! |
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March 23, 2011 |
Awesome |
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March 23, 2011 |
Awesome F1! I love the back I think it's perfect. Great job |
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March 22, 2011 |
Awesome job. You really nailed the back of it and all the compartments |
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March 22, 2011 |
Awesome model. I've never seen a white McLaren before, and it's awesome, maybe somewhere sometime I saw one, maybe I forgot.
It's just like a legacy: 20 years later...there is a LEgo scale model! |
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March 22, 2011 |
EPIC!:D |
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March 22, 2011 |
WOAH! i looked at this, and thought it was a toy car! |
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March 22, 2011 |
Amazing! I like the overall look of this one a lot more than mine. It looks especially snazzy in white. However, I still beat you on the doors, mine are real butterfly doors.:P Definitely worthy of a 5/5. Or more! |
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March 22, 2011 |
Pure brilliance! I'm speechless.. |
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March 22, 2011 |
Absolutly excellent build! The shape and details of the car are VERY precise. A masterpiece! |
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March 22, 2011 |
Oh my God, what a McLaren!! I LoOOoooove this model!!!, you make a special style on your cars. I'm building a MclarenMP412C, obviously more simple and big, I think on change some stuff because this version is absolutely gorgeous... >> Fantastic car!!! << |
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March 22, 2011 |
ummm..... that is just..... just..... perfect, that is just amazing and great and awesome, i dont know how you are able to do that!!! |
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March 22, 2011 |
Awesome!! I allways loved the F1 Mclaren. And now available in Lego! Even better :-) |
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March 22, 2011 |
Stunning replica. 10/10 - nothing more to say! |
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March 22, 2011 |
Very good, I wish I had that type of skill! :) |
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March 22, 2011 |
Wow! This Moc is right on. Thanks for the info on the side compartment. |
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March 22, 2011 |
That must have been one hard car to build!! I tried it once but I didn't take pictures of it because it was pretty bad. The doors were constantly falling apart. :( |
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March 22, 2011 |
simply awesome!!! |
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March 22, 2011 |
just...amazing!! |
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