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by **trence5** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 1:39 pm

Hey folks, you know how most of us think that the closest thing to Rodimus's alt mode is an el camino with a trailer attached to it?
:grin:

Well this designer named Luigi Colani just might be on the way there to ol Roddy :lol:

by **Bluebullet** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:14 pm

That honestly looks nothing like Rodimus. That thing looks like a Weenie-mobile wannabe.

News Credits: 349 · by **Bed Bugs** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:39 pm

The last one looks the best. It feels like what he is aiming for is taking the aerodynamic look of the "Streamliner" locomotives and using the look to achieve better fuel mileage for 18 wheelers.

The top two are still ugly though.

by **Bluebullet** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:46 pm

I just figured out what it looks like in the second pic! :WHISTLE:

by **peagreenbot** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:46 pm

Oohno, that's not Rodimus!

I know he was basically a camper van with flames, but what self respecting Autobot leader would have any of those for an alt mode? Ugh!

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:07 pm

Wang-moblie.

News Credits: 2 · by **hyperconvoy69** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:08 pm

actually, rodimus' alt mode was based on a concept design by some company, winnebego ( i think thats how its spelled) I believe. I saw a few pics online, but i cannot recall what website it was from. Basically, there is a real version, sans pipes, out there somewhere.

by **E.P.Y.A.R.M.S.** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:18 pm

Interesting fact...these trucks are up to 20% more efficient that regular trucks. Colani is even working on a new version that is even crazier looking and increases efficiency by 50% percent without evne touching the engine.

by **Greed** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:16 pm

Fender Bender wrote:The last one looks the best. It feels like what he is aiming for is taking the aerodynamic look of the "Streamliner" locomotives and using the look to achieve better fuel mileage for 18 wheelers.

The top two are still ugly though.

The last two pics are of the same thing. :-B

News Credits: 3 · by **DISCHARGE** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:58 pm

BAD-ASS! I want one.

News Credits: 1 · by **Ninja Sixshot** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:21 pm

wierd shape.

News Credits: 1 · by **Fang Wolf** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 8:05 pm

Don't insult Roddy, he has enough problems

by **Nemesis_Apoc** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:04 am

I don't think calling him Roddy is going to help, though

News Credits: 3 · by **proximus** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:12 am

You know everything I've read on this subject always seems to refer to this car as the inspiration for the design, whether you buy it or not...up to you.

Citroen Penthouse CX: anyone care to photoshop?!! (please vomit in the sick bags)

News Credits: 3 · by **proximus** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:25 am

[quote="trence5"]Hey folks, you know how most of us think that the closest thing to Rodimus's alt mode is an el camino with a trailer attached to it?
:grin:

Well this designer named Luigi Colani just might be on the way there to ol Roddy :lol:

by the way...anyone remember "The Highwayman" ? hehe

by **Greed** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:39 pm

proximus wrote:You know everything I've read on this subject always seems to refer to this car as the inspiration for the design, whether you buy it or not...up to you.

Citroen Penthouse CX: anyone care to photoshop?!! (please vomit in the sick bags)

Look, the accordion hearse!

by **allisonaxe** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:33 am

this is a winnebago, which was more of an inspiration for Rodimus than... whatever the heck those things are.

News Credits: 3 · by **proximus** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:53 am

Yep, that's a winnibago alright, a very big photo of a Winny. lol

However, I was just saying that on the "literature" i've read on the subject, that Citroen keeps being mentioned. Besides, the Winny you posted is WAY newer than 1986.

It's all loosely based anyway...but regardless, Roddy has three axles, not two.

A 1986 C-class Winnie looks like a brick with an engine. Now, if you could combine the citroen with the Winnie....hmm

by **trence5** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:21 pm

proximus wrote:You know everything I've read on this subject always seems to refer to this car as the inspiration for the design, whether you buy it or not...up to you.

Citroen Penthouse CX: anyone care to photoshop?!! (please vomit in the sick bags)

Actually I can... Say folks don't get yer tails inna knot I was just messing with y'all :grin:

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:45 am

The Citroen penthouse kind of reminds me of Scamper (Metroplex's autonomous scout)

by **Shin Getter Robo** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 3:06 am

Penthouse is a completely inappropriate name for that car.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:40 am

High Command wrote:Penthouse is a completely inappropriate name for that car.

Yeah, outhouse is more like it.

News Credits: 1 · by **Redimus** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:59 am

Well I like those designs.

I think they'd make a very cool Rodimus.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:48 pm

My Grandfather has a pretty good Winnebago that seems to look like a dirt brown Rodimus. I keep telling him I'm going to take it on Pimp My Ride, then he looses it and throws cushions at me. I'm going to paint it all red one day, put nice long chrome stacks in both sides going allllll the way to the top and stick a nice big Rodimus Flame on the hood. Then the coupe de grace will be the license plate that says "Chosen 1" :lol:

by **GremlinGrimlock** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:49 pm

Intertesting,didn't know that rodimus was based off a winnie.
Those are nice shells. Last first or last would be nice for
the movie. Throw a new air pipe and filter,gas mileage on those
trucks are great,biodiesel is even nicer.