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Re: Turnpike, Train MOC
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:56:06 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Ross Crawford wrote:
> In lugnet.announce, Glen Bell wrote:
> > Hey everyone,
> >
> > So here is the latest MOC.
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2615180
> >
> > With a second link for a more detailed photo's:
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=264712
> >
> > This set up is very common in Western to Central Canada as it is the quickest
> > and most cost effective way to get product from the west to the central
> > Prairies.Bison Transport is one of the Canadian companies that utilizes this
> > set up allot. It consist of two 53foot vans hooked together with a converter
> > and is pulled by a day cab tractor.
> >
> > Those of you who attended Brickfest2007 in Portland will recognize this.
> >
> > Some spec's for this MOC:
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> > 1.From front of tractor to back of second trailer= 5.5feet
> > 2.Motorized dolly legs.
> > 3.Tilting fifth wheel on the converter as well as the tractor.
> > 4.Sliding boogies(trailer axles) for different weight distribution.
> > 5.Tractor steering(behind roof)
> > 6.Front drive axle has working drive axle.When the front drive axle rotates,
> > drive shaft turns
> > 7.Trailer doors open/close
> > 8.Air ride suspension(use sponges for that,works well).. come on lego! us
> > truck builders want lego air bags pleasssssssssssssssse!! plus, and this, and
> > that.. and oh! one of them!!!!!!!haha.
> >
> > Actually, the technic /pneumatic community would( I'm thinking) REALLY like to
> > see a 3-4 stage pneumatic cylinder, like you see on gravel trucks for the
> > hoist... THAT'S on my wish list..
> >
> > Anyways, enjoy the MOC!
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> Hi Glen, that's a really nice MOC. The tractor looks great, and I like all the
> mechanics. And as for pneumatics, I'd really like a cylinder that has attachment
> points at the front (where the rod comes out) as well as the back.
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> BTW, in Australia, we call them road trains, and on long hauls it isn't unusual
> to see them with 3 or 4 trailers. And of course some truckers take it to
> extremes... http://www.gouldtransport.com.au/world_records.html
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> ROSCO
Hi Rosco,
First off, thankyou for you kind comments.. I've actually modified the tractor
from one of my other MOC's(the tanker trailer)it was originally a mix of light
blue/grey and white, but wanted to get it all white.. That took time and
$$(don't we all know)especially the white train doors..Overall, I'm very pleased
with the outcome..
In regards to the road trains, I have seen them on T.V specials here.. one
word....BIG!and very cool....
Re:pneumatic cylinder.. I would love to see that too.. very useful..
Take Care and thanks again,
Glen
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