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Re: LEGO AFVs
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lugnet.build.military
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Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:19:28 GMT
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In lugnet.build.military, Don Cox wrote:
> Cross-posted from LEGO Military:
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> I recently attended Brick World and I was really impressed with the
> city battle. There were many Mechs and AFV's. For some time I have
> been interested in doing AFV's. The cost of buying mass amounts of
> separate links is not appealling. However, I see that there are a
> couple of new sets that are coming out with track links which will
> help. For now, I will start with wheeled and complete track AFV's.
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> I need help in getting started. To me, there are 3 types of AFV's:
> wheeled, tracked with individual links such as #3711, and complete
> tracks such as #x203.
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> For both versions, what wheel is used for the wheeled version as well
> as the tracked version?
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> I have seen many photos of LEGO AFV's, but none show how the wheels
> are placed. Are they placed below the bottom plate as with part
> #2444 or used with other parts and located within the construction
> of the side underframe.
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> What I think we nubees need is a set of instructions for beginners
> walking us through a 'standard' tank using the different track
> segments, and then sample variations for building chassis and turrets.
> Once we learn the basics of making AFV's, then we will be able to create
> AFV's based on our own designs or likes.
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> Comments?? Is there anyone willing to get new AFOL's into this part
> of the hobby? I suppose the files section on this newsgroup could be
> used as Brickshelf is shutting down.
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> Help... Don
You can try this for inspiration...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/legozilla/sets/72157594163776428/
-Duane
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| Cross-posted from LEGO Military: I recently attended Brick World and I was really impressed with the city battle. There were many Mechs and AFV's. For some time I have been interested in doing AFV's. The cost of buying mass amounts of separate links (...) (17 years ago, 19-Jul-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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