This model is based on another of my all-time favorite DTM cars, the Cosworth Mercedes 190 Evo II.
This build uses a variation on my DTM sedan chassis previously seen on the Alfa 155. Unlike the Alfa, you’ll notice a one stud longer overhang in the rear as the Merc is known for. A very identifiable feature of this car is the rear wing which was a surprisingly major challenge. I built about 8 variations but none worked to my liking. They either looked good but were much taller than the roof, or ended up offset by half studs, etc. I ended up settling for this straight-forward version which creates the right feeling and the right silhouette even though it is far too thick at the sides for my liking.
I also wanted to experiment with headlight inserts to create the right look for the front of the car. Using bricks, tiles and plates alone the headlights were taking on the wrong character. The studs created too much symmetry inside the light and kept giving the feeling of two pairs of round lights versus the larger reflector beam unit that is a key visual for this car. I ended up creating a headlight graphic in Illustrator that I trimmed to fit the interior of a 1x2 trans clear tile. After folding the side corners to fit the interior of the tile, I slipped it in to the tile and snapped the tile to the plate behind it which sandwiches the headlight graphic perfectly in place. It’s a small touch that really brings the face together nicely while lending just a bit of scale detail. The Merc emblem sticker is trimmed from the front section of a Speed Champions AMG GT set, and for the iconic 190 grille, I used a tiny strip of “chrome” adhesive vinyl to create the vertical center line on a chrome Lego grille tile.
Custom white letters round out the wheel treatment helping to create just a little bit of that touring car track vibe.
Tags: MOC Speed Champions Lego Merc Mercedes 190 190E EVO EVO II DTM Touring Car Lee Schulz
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This model is based on another of my all-time favorite DTM cars, the Cosworth Mercedes 190 Evo II.
This build uses a variation on my DTM sedan chassis previously seen on the Alfa 155. Unlike the Alfa, you’ll notice a one stud longer overhang in the rear as the Merc is known for. A very identifiable feature of this car is the rear wing which was a surprisingly major challenge. I built about 8 variations but none worked to my liking. They either looked good but were much taller than the roof, or ended up offset by half studs, etc. I ended up settling for this straight-forward version which creates the right feeling and the right silhouette even though it is far too thick at the sides for my liking.
I also wanted to experiment with headlight inserts to create the right look for the front of the car. Using bricks, tiles and plates alone the headlights were taking on the wrong character. The studs created too much symmetry inside the light and kept giving the feeling of two pairs of round lights versus the larger reflector beam unit that is a key visual for this car. I ended up creating a headlight graphic in Illustrator that I trimmed to fit the interior of a 1x2 trans clear tile. After folding the side corners to fit the interior of the tile, I slipped it in to the tile and snapped the tile to the plate behind it which sandwiches the headlight graphic perfectly in place. It’s a small touch that really brings the face together nicely while lending just a bit of scale detail. The Merc emblem sticker is trimmed from the front section of a Speed Champions AMG GT set, and for the iconic 190 grille, I used a tiny strip of “chrome” adhesive vinyl to create the vertical center line on a chrome Lego grille tile.
Custom white letters round out the wheel treatment helping to create just a little bit of that touring car track vibe.
Tags: MOC Speed Champions Lego Merc Mercedes 190 190E EVO EVO II DTM Touring Car Lee Schulz
© All Rights Reserved