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In lugnet.build, Chris Pritchard writes:
> Hello,
>
> I am building a LEGO replica of a Caterpillar D7 that we have. I have done
> two models and I do not like the results.
>
> Could any of you Lego expert builders help me? I would like the model to be
> realistic as possable.
>
> If interested, please send me an E-mail to Puffie40@hotmail.com
>
> I can supply scans of the parts books, the service manual, and the actual
> machine itself if requested.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Chris Pritchard
Chris.
Do you have any pictures of your attempts so far? What scale are you trying
to work at and what parts are at your disposal (I mean are you building it
with technic parts or not)? How mush functionality are you trying to
replicate? Do you want it motorised or pneumatically powered?
I have posted this reply to .technic and .modelteam which is where the
builders of this sort hang out more often and maybe others there can help more.
My advice is that you should identify the most hard to replicate part (Which
I'll bet is the tracks) and then find the Lego equivalent. Its likely the
best fit will be the large technic chain link tread
http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=3873 then set the scale to this.
When I build replicas I like to set the scale, then photocopy the plans I am
working from up to that scale. Luckily I have some proper Lego graph paper
which I can overlay but you can download some which you may be able to print
or copy onto some fairly see through paper (Can anyone remember where this
is 'cos I've forgotten!)
You could also check out the MOCs by others available by surfing from the
.technic sidebar.
I'm sure we can help you but we need to know more about your intentions.
Psi
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