This 1:8 scale Back to the Future DeLorean partwork build-up is the most detailed model of its kind. It is based on scans of the incredibly ‘screen accurate’ full-size replica owned by Terry Matalas. Then, they enlisted the help of some of the best Back to the Future DeLorean experts (including Joe Walser) to further improve the model. And, for a model that costs upwards of $1500 USD you would think it would be perfect, but you would be wrong. There are definitely some shortcomings you will find as you build it and they may or may not drive you crazy.
Luckily, there are communities of fans who, like myself, are passionate about the movie and the car. Some of them have produced some amazing custom modifications (mods) you can add to your DeLorean model to give it more accuracy and detail.
Some mods are very affordable and others are quite expensive. It is totally up to you which ones to install. Every build is going to be slightly different no matter what, so do what you want!
On that note, here is a list of the mods I have chosen for my build. Details on and where to get each mod can be found on their individual pages.
My Custom Mods
Modification | In Issue(s) |
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Painting the Hubcaps | After 03, 09, 13, 15 Dedicated Page |
Tinting Mr. Fusion's clear parts | 04 |
Painting the frame | 05, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 27, 29, 31, 33 |
Painting the suspension | 05, 06, 07, 12, 14 |
Painting the engine | 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 |
Stiffening the fuel lines | 22 |
Adding hose clamps | 30 |
Blacking out the Time Display lighting | 42 |
Protecting the Button Panel from Shorting | 42 |
Painting the Button Panel Switches | 43 |
Painting the Dashboard | 44 |
Painting the Speedometer Cable/Vents | 45 |
Painting the Rowan Contactors | 46 |
Blacking out the Plutonium Gauge lighting | 46 |
Painting the Dashboard Terminal Block | 48 |
Adding the CAT ducting | 49, 52 |
Adding colored Wiring Bands | 52, 53 |
Weathering the Conduit | 53 |
Fixing the Cylinder Pipes | 54 |
Painting the Bulkhead Parts | 57 |
Improving the Hydroflow Hoses | 59, 82 |
Fixing the Door Marker Light Lens color | 67, 71 |
Fixing the Door Marker Light LED color | 68, 72 |
Using magnets for the Wing Mirrors | 69, 73 |
Painting the Door Interior Duct | 69, 73 |
Painting the Grille Element | 81 |
Painting the Silver Connectors (Pucks) | 82 |
Painting the Cylinder Meshes | 83 |
Painting the Cartridges | 83 |
Painting the Roof Panel | 86 |
Fixing the floppy Sun Visors | 87 |
Painting the Flux Cable screws | 100, 102, 109 |
Rear Under-Bumper Wiring | 106 |
Upgrading Hoses and Adding Colored Tape | 111, 112, 115, 117 |
Painting the Arrowhead duct | 111 |
Correct Reactor Platform wiring | 112 |
Add details to the Robinson gyroscope base | 112 |
Add paint to the T-195 vent | 118 |
Weathering the Reactor Exhaust Pipes/Vents | 120 |
Weathering the Rear Exhaust Cowls | 121, 122, 123, 124, 125 |
Tape wrapping the Reactor Cables | 125 |
Painting the Time Circuit (Hood Box) Components | 131, 134, 137, 140, 143, 147 |
Full-Size Plutonium Case | Dedicated Page |
From Mike Lane:
These are sorted by the order they were installedFrom Model Modz:
Direct Product Link | Used in Issue(s) |
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The Power Mod | 34 Dedicated Page |
The Dashboard Mod (a custom version of Mike Lane’s piece) | 44 |
The Wireless 1 to 6 Switch Mod | After 56 Dedicated Page |
The Flux Capacitor Mod | 58 |
The XMAS Tree Mod | 59 |
The EL Light Mod | 59, 87, 91, 98, 104, 105, 106, 113 Dedicated Page |
The Cannon Set | After 82 Dedicated Page |
Faraday Conduits | 101, 103 Dedicated Page |
From Darren Gurney:
Product Name | Used in Issue(s) |
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Radio Heat Sink | 42 |
Purple Cable Clamps | 49 |
From Bill Will Green:
Product Name | Used in Issue(s) |
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Seat Back Covers | 50, 51 |
Headliners | 70, 74 |
Spare Wheel Cover | 110 |
Other Mods:
Product Name | Used in Issue(s) |
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Wet Transfer Decals from Rail-Road Models UK | 18 |
TFC Switch Mod from Rallbart (Rafael Lin) | 43 |
Flux Band LED Caps from 3Dynamics (Adrian Dinca) | 98, 106 *Replaced by The EL Light Mod |