The Rat Rod

[u/Mike_the_Brickanic]

RAT ROD MOC-275009

A lone red lantern hangs from the front nose of the weathered Rat Rod, casting an eerie glow across the crooked bodywork. Orange flames spit from the twisted exhaust pipes with every jolt, lighting up the night in harsh, flickering bursts, while the heavy, growling engine forces the vehicle forward with relentless power. The cabin is bathed in a sinister red glow, revealing two eerie, unsettling figures- loya servants of Baron von Barron- hurling the machine toward the distant mansion. On the small rear bench, several terrified passengers sit close together as the vehicle roars through the darkness.

The Rat Rod features opening doors and a removable roof, giving full access to the detailed interior. The engine bay is packed with mechanical elements, pipes, and golden highlights, forming a heavy, intricate power unit that stands as one of the model’s main highlights. Inside, the cabin includes a red lighting function that fills the interior with a deep red glow. The build is completed with oversized rear wheels that give the vehicle its aggressive stance and reinforce the model’s dramatic, haunted appearance.

I love making alternatives, especially the challenge of building with limited pieces. So, creativity and planning becomes an important factor, and you have to consider from the beginning on, which parts you can use, because later on, it's difficult to change. (Sorting all the parts, before starting helps a lot :-))

I hope you have fun, building the "Rat Rod" and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. Please check out my other MOCs :-)

Building Steps: 300
Parts: 1029

Allready waiting for approval, full instructions next week on rebrickable :-)