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  What's wrong with this model?
 
On my way back from Thailand, I made a stop in Kuwait. (My ticket was a very cheap one, see?) Anyway, the transit area in Kuwait was an extremely boring one, but they did have the Micro Technic sets. So to pass the time, I played around with the (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: What's wrong with this model?
 
(...) you could put a smallconnector in the blue connector where the tank would be and add a flat piece to it. Also if you have some of the old technic coupler( not sure if this is the right description, but they are the ones that hold a shaft at (...) (25 years ago, 18-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: What's wrong with this model?
 
(...) Yes, I was thinking of the blue elements as a tank, but it seems to lack a bit of height. Putting a plate on the top may help to give the impression of a tank. But I'm worried that putting a plate on top of a half-pin will make the plate (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: What's wrong with this model?
 
Based on the comments, I tried to improve the model by making the tank and the seat more visible, and also make the engine a bit more realistic. What do you think about the model now? Does it look less odd? (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: What's wrong with this model?
 
I think it's now a very cute little minibike (given the tire size). Great detailing given the resolution you're working with. (...) (25 years ago, 20-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)

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