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Re: LEGO AFVs
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lugnet.build.military
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Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:37:09 GMT
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Don,
The wheels or tracks effectively add 2 to 6 studs of width, so starting anything
more than 8 wide is going to make for a unrealistically big tank. I'd start with
6 o 8 in width, and maybe two and a half times that in length.
I like to make sure there is space inside for figs, but this does make things
all the more challenging/interesting. If you want to build a replica in true
minfig scale, you should probably concentrate on the exterior and not worry
about fitting in the figs. If you're willing to sacrifice a bit of scale for
funcationality and playability, see if you can fit the figs inside.
Compare my vehicles to Bryce Rollins' - he tends to focus on getting the scale
just right, but as a result he doesn't really have space for the figs inside.
There isn't a right way or a wrong way, just different building styles, and we
all end up having to choose between scale and functionality.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=25480
Start building and see what works for you, I've built almost 20 tanks and AFVs
over the past 2 years and am still learning new tricks.
cheers
Magnus
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| Thanks to all who replied to my questions. I have ordered lots of LEGO to build with. It will probably be next week before these come in and I can build. In the meantime, I will study the info presented. I do have a couple of questions. As almost (...) (17 years ago, 22-Jul-07, to lugnet.build.military)
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