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Re: Millenia Car
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lugnet.technic
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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.
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> 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.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=158559
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> I bought the set, built it, and then quickly realised that I didn't like it.
> So... dismembered for parts it was.
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> 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.
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> All the gears work smoothly, no crunching...
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> Anyway, would love to hear what you all think...
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> 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 (...) (19 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) (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.technic)
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