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Re: New MOC: 10 wide Peterbilt Model 379 Truck with Trailer
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Date: 
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:52:41 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Bram Lambrecht writes:
I finally finished this truck after working on it for a couple hours almost
every day for a week and a half.  The truck is approximately the same scale as
my 8 wide cars.  Before you mention that it's all studs up, look closer at
parts of the front grill, the fuel tanks, the spare tire holder, and a few
other spots...IMO, the key to successful SNOT is subtlety :)  The front wheels
are steerable, but they're not geared to any steering mechanism.
Without any further ado,
http://lego.bldesign.org/models/?n=73
Enjoy!  Please rate the model.  I'm open to any comments, questions,
suggestions, etc.  If you would like any other views, or higher resolution
pictures, please let me know.
--Bram


Bram Lambrecht
bram@cwru.edu
http://bldesign.org/

As usual, an excellent piece of modeling.  Great attention to detail and some
really cool uses for elements I hadn't thought of - love the silver spears as
the posts supporting the rear view mirror hinges and the 1x2 rails you used for
headrests.  Are those light sabers on the front of the cab?

Excellent detail on the trailer, especially the rear door hinging.  Although I
think the trailer could be taller, its still a great model.



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(...) The Ultimate LEGO Book taught me to use chrome wherever possible :) I just wish there were more chrome parts. (...) The headrests aren't originally my idea, but I like them too. The spears were exactly the right length...took me a while to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build)

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I finally finished this truck after working on it for a couple hours almost every day for a week and a half. The truck is approximately the same scale as my 8 wide cars. Before you mention that it's all studs up, look closer at parts of the front (...) (23 years ago, 19-Aug-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.modelteam) !! 

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