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Re: Millenia Car
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Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:25:38 GMT
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On 21/12/05, chase2k <chase@codemaster.com.au> wrote:
> My ever first post here guys, so bear with me...

Don't worry about it - this is great stuff.

> 
> This is my first SERIOUS attempt at a MOC... built primarily out of parts from
> last year's plane set (can't remember the set no. - it's the one with tilting
> wings and popout landing gear).

I also had that set. I didn't think the plane was so bad- great for
part harvesting. I have already thrown the plane kit parts into my
general pool of Lego, but I have started considering set-bashing the
truck myself.

> 
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=158559
> 
> I bought the set, built it, and then quickly realised that I didn't like it.
> So... dismembered for parts it was.
> 
> The car has a V6 engine (which is tilted, pointing down to the front), a
> steering system working on the principal of the 8436 truck, opening
> bonnet/hood,
> opening boot/trunk, and doors that open upwards. The doors use suspension
> springs that both hold the door closed, and push it open.

Those delorian style doors are beautiful. With regards to the steering
- you mean the actual drivers wheel is not connected in? Its a shame
that many recent technic models have stopped doing that - I always
considered it a nice touch. Still the wheel looks somewhat more suited
than the flight yoke style used in the Menace or the Valve style on
the truck.

> You might notice the
> bionicle swords used for the side-steps - I think they look pretty nifty, but
> that's just one person's opinion.

The bionacle swords give it some good curves. Something about your
design makes it feel more tangible than the nitro-menace, which felt a
bit too much frame without flesh.

> 
> All the gears work smoothly, no crunching...
> 
> Anyway, would love to hear what you all think...
> 
> Cheers

Good stuff Chase,
I hope to see more!

Danny
--
Danny Staple MBCS
OrionRobots
http://orionrobots.co.uk
(Full contact details available through website)



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(...) Yeah, it's a shame about the driver's steering. Unfortunately, and I'm sure this is a common problem, it's a simple case of insufficient room. The block holding the dashboard side of the engine actually forms part of the dashboard, which (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.technic)

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My ever first post here guys, so bear with me... This is my first SERIOUS attempt at a MOC... built primarily out of parts from last year's plane set (can't remember the set no. - it's the one with tilting wings and popout landing gear). (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.technic)

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