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Here is my take on the Venator Midi!

I designed this in between the release of the official Acclamator Midi (75404) and the official Venator Midi (75441), so I drew some inspiration from those models.  Also several of the many others posted on Rebrickable that I built.

This is scaled perfectly to the 75404, where the official model is still a little small.  This model is very sturdy, with the exception of the command spires and smaller details.  I built this many times over with real parts during prototyping.  

The model has a 16l axle with full length technic bricks as a backbone.  The upper superstructure plates are connected securely with the #7 axle and pin connector (4450), and the lower with hinge bricks.   You could replace the trans-light blue tiles with grey (to make it more like the official midi sets, or modify the exterior color scheme to your liking as well.  I played around with that a lot and think I found a good balance.   I really like how it turned out. 

Here is my take on the Venator Midi!

I designed this in between the release of the official Acclamator Midi (75404) and the official Venator Midi (75441), so I drew some inspiration from those models.  Also several of the many others posted on Rebrickable that I built.

This is scaled perfectly to the 75404, where the official model is still a little small.  This model is very sturdy, with the exception of the command spires and smaller details.  I built this many times over with real parts during prototyping.  

The model has a 16l axle with full length technic bricks as a backbone.  The upper superstructure plates are connected securely with the #7 axle and pin connector (4450), and the lower with hinge bricks.   You could replace the trans-light blue tiles with grey (to make it more like the official midi sets, or modify the exterior color scheme to your liking as well.  I played around with that a lot and think I found a good balance.   I really like how it turned out. 

Here is my take on the Venator Midi!

I designed this in between the release of the official Acclamator Midi (75404) and the official Venator Midi (75441), so I drew some inspiration from those models.  Also several of the many others posted on Rebrickable that I built.

This is scaled perfectly to the 75404, where the official model is still a little small.  This model is very sturdy, with the exception of the command spires and smaller details.  I built this many times over with real parts during prototyping.  

The model has a 16l axle with full length technic bricks as a backbone.  The upper superstructure plates are connected securely with the #7 axle and pin connector (4450), and the lower with hinge bricks.   You could replace the trans-light blue tiles with grey (to make it more like the official midi sets, or modify the exterior color scheme to your liking as well.  I played around with that a lot and think I found a good balance.   I really like how it turned out. 

Very solid stand for the McLaren P1 (24172).  NO modification of the car is required.

There are 8 guide axle pins, and 12 push-pegs holding the car the mounting plate.  Maybe a bit overkill.

At the height pictured the center of gravity is well over the base, made with four technic tires for surface grip.  The supports and mounting are very secure, with some give and twisting allowed in the legs when moved.  When all pins are secured to the car you can even lift the whole assembly by the base.

The height can be adjusted lower if needed (but not much higher than shown). Just use the proper size beams for the 4 legs and trusses.

The top plate can be modified to fit any model, but the size is about right for the 1:8 supercar line.

Very solid stand for the McLaren P1 (24172).  NO modification of the car is required.

There are 8 guide axle pins, and 12 push-pegs holding the car the mounting plate.  Maybe a bit overkill.

At the height pictured the center of gravity is well over the base, made with four technic tires for surface grip.  The supports and mounting are very secure, with some give and twisting allowed in the legs when moved.  When all pins are secured to the car you can even lift the whole assembly by the base.

The height can be adjusted lower if needed (but not much higher than shown). Just use the proper size beams for the 4 legs and trusses.

The top plate can be modified to fit any model, but the size is about right for the 1:8 supercar line.