Dodge Viper GTS 1996-2002 Lego Project

[bps7772000]

Hello all,

I spent 13 weeks building this Viper out of LEGO's and I've just submitted it to LEGO DESIGN to hopefully become an official LEGO product on the shelves. I just need 10,000 votes for that to happen, it is free to register and "support" the project.

Here is the link to the Project:
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330

There is a link within to the Viper Alley forum where I basically made a thread about the build if you are interested, as a well as a link to my Flickr page for more pictures.

I hope you like this project, I'm currently working on two new prototypes. Let me know if you have any questions.

Ben

Ben143241432514326

[drewsss]

Wow...awesome work! You got my vote! Good luck!

[plumcrazy]

ben, you might wanna block my posts here as well......

[BlackSnake99]

Don't forget to build a black one, Ben!

[bps7772000]

Jack,

There happens to be a part (slope 53) the angle on the doors that I used in the design that is very rare in the color red. I am only able to source this part in black and I've ordered some of them.

Yes I am working on prototype versions 2 & 3 both of which will be black. The shell will remain the same, changes will only be made to enhance the frame and structure of the model.

[duffman04]

That is awesome. I hope they make it, I'll definitely buy it.

[bps7772000]

ben, you might wanna block my posts here as well......

you are growing on me....

[Sybil TF]

Blue white please. My 11 year old is in the Lego phase so I would let him build it.

[bps7772000]

Blue white please. My 11 year old is in the Lego phase so I would let him build it.

Thanks! With the current design, I won't be able to build in blue, I'm not saying it won't happen or I'll never do it, but there is a specific part(8 of them) in my design that will only allow me to build models in black or white-maybe gray currently.

Of course this could change if pieces become available or LEGO makes new parts. Who knows.

[Vprbite]

I made an account so I could vote for it. I loved Legos as a kid. My nephews are nuts about them. I would love to see this happen!

[BlackSnake99]

I have to brag that I helped Ben do a little 'project research' for this project....

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t362/ForTheAlley/F585B586-4494-462A-B908-F411D8A8D691_zps1nekddry.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/ForTheAlley/media/F585B586-4494-462A-B908-F411D8A8D691_zps1nekddry.jpg.html)

[plumcrazy]

lol

[V1P3R]

registered and supported!

[capevettes]

Nice job Ben. Very creative.

The thread in the other Forum, unfortunately, got predictably ugly.

[Stretch]

Nice! I love legos. Still have all the sets from when I was a kid plus some of the newer ones.

[ZZ SRT]

Nice job Ben. Very creative.

The thread in the other Forum, unfortunately, got predictably ugly.

Ironically by one of the VOA moderators :t1236:

[GBS]

Nice work but you must have too much time on you hands! ;)

[Brian GTS]

Love it...and the hood / hatch operation is the icing on the cake. The engine detail is phenomenal. Now all you have to do is provide us an inventory of blocks we need with instructions!!! :) :) :)

[PittsburghRT]

Nice job. You got my vote. My son and I enjoy building with Lego s.

[bps7772000]

Thanks everyone for the support, it means a lot to me! I've submitted my design to many Lego blogs and will keep you updated

Regarding model colors:

Black: Both prototypes version 2 & 3 being built currently will be all black. I expect them to be done in 3 - 5 weeks depending on parts arriving on time.

Red: Future red models I'm not sure. I got what appears to be the only rare 8 pieces I have been able to find in months (see door angle 53 degree piece).

White: Appears possible but I'm not sure stock gen2's were made in white??

Yellow: Appears possible, stand by.

Dark Gray: Appears possible, stand by.

Assembly line:
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[100]

Hello all,

I spent 13 weeks building this Viper out of LEGO's and I've just submitted it to LEGO DESIGN to hopefully become an official LEGO product on the shelves. I just need 10,000 votes for that to happen, it is free to register and "support" the project.

Here is the link to the Project:
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330

There is a link within to the Viper Alley forum where I basically made a thread about the build if you are interested, as a well as a link to my Flickr page for more pictures.

I hope you like this project, I'm currently working on two new prototypes. Let me know if you have any questions.

Ben

Ben143241432514326

Looks amazing -- YOU GOT THE ENGINE RIGHT!

14356

Please click on his link and vote for the project. Here is the link to the Project: Here is the link to the Project:
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330

[bps7772000]

Looks amazing -- YOU GOT THE ENGINE RIGHT!

14356

Please click on his link and vote for the project. Here is the link to the Project: Here is the link to the Project:
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/124330

Thanks so much for this enthusiastic post! I worked hard to get the engine right for the size of my model.

Ben

[Vprbite]

I have to brag that I helped Ben do a little 'project research' for this project....

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t362/ForTheAlley/F585B586-4494-462A-B908-F411D8A8D691_zps1nekddry.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/ForTheAlley/media/F585B586-4494-462A-B908-F411D8A8D691_zps1nekddry.jpg.html)

Well, blacksnake, you basically did half the work for him ; )

Seriously this dude has some intense Lego skills and I would love to be able to buy the Viper set for my nephews.

[Vprbite]

Hey BPS7772000....how much for an assembled Lego Viper engine like you have there?

[Herrsss]

Very cool! Just registered and voted . . . vote early and vote often!!!

[Gadukka]

Looks funny! Nice job! But it would be definitely better looking if you use a large scale

[bps7772000]

Looks funny! Nice job! But it would be definitely better looking if you use a large scale

Yes, there are limitations with bricks, especially when attempting to make round creations.

To have this potentially become a set I could not go any larger, it is already on the edge of being too large at 15.75" long. I'm recreating it in Lego Digital Designer and trying to cut the piece count down.

[dethred]

Registering and voting. I'll buy one for sure if they make it. Amazing work, man!

And did someone really manage to turn a thread about F&cking Legos sour on another forum??? Absolutely Pathetic.

[bps7772000]

Thanks for the support. Looking at other Lego projects that hit 10,000, it took the better part of a year most of the time.

[100]

Hey Ben, you officially made the headlines (Torque News)

http://www.torquenews.com/106/vote-see-lego-dodge-viper-become-reality

http://www.torquenews.com/106/vote-see-lego-dodge-viper-become-reality

[Vprbite]

Someone tried to build a Lego C7 but it kept overheating.


Seriously though, I am crazy I pressed. Especially considering this was done without any special pieces made just for the kit. Well done.

[BlackSnake99]

I'm lucky enough to have gotten a sneak peak at the black version and I have to say that, like a real Viper, it looks SO much better in black.

[Vprbite]

I'm lucky enough to have gotten a sneak peak at the black version and I have to say that, like a real Viper, it looks SO much better in black.

Not that you're biased or anything.