Subject:
|
Improvements I've Made
|
Newsgroups:
|
lugnet.technic
|
Date:
|
Sun, 2 Apr 2000 19:48:51 GMT
|
Highlighted:
|
(details)
|
Viewed:
|
1543 times
|
| |
|
|
One of the things I like doing with Technic sets is improving the way they
function without radically changing their design. It's my way of
"customizing" the sets, and I like customization in general. (Perhaps it's
because I'm a graphic designer, about which is said, "they don't design,
they re-design," but I digress.)
Here are two of my improvements:
On set #8248, the Forklift: This model is a bit front-heavy. I mounted a
small assembly on the rear cross-beam (the axle piece above and
behind the rear wheels) which lets me steer the forklift from the rear. The
added weight, and the fact that I'm holding the back of the model during
play, helps keep heavier loads from tipping the vehicle. I also added a
control stick so the Technic figure has something to hold onto.
On set #8414, the Mountain Rambler: I removed the gear from behind the
front-left tread wheel. This allows for better steering, because now the left
and right treads move independently. True, the engine's pistons are now
driven only from the right side, but I haven't found this to be a problem.
I'm sure many of you have made much more radical improvements to
your Technic vehicles: I'd love to hear about them.
Ari
Still Happily Afflicted with Lego Mania
|
|
Message has 1 Reply:
 | | Re: Improvements I've Made
|
| (...) Another very simple change: In the 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck (URL) two pairs of side stands are controlled independently. While in real life you would probably want to control every side stand individually, when playing with it at home it's (...) (25 years ago, 3-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
4 Messages in This Thread:
 
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
