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Re: Turnpike, Train MOC
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:21:54 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Nathan Bell 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!
> > Glen Bell(Legoman)
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> It looks great Glen!
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> Sponges with Legos.....never seen that done before- good idea! A telescoping
> piston would be good to see too, but it may not be possible for TLC to make...Do
> pneumatic telescoping pistons even exist?
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> Will this be at NW Brick Con this year? I might be there to see it but am not
> sure. I have been as busy as a 1-legged man in a butt kicking contest for the
> past few months and have not really built anything.
>
> Nathan Bell
Hey Nathan,
Glad you like it!. I would use the small pneumatic cylinder :
x189c01 Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Small (32mm)... Bricklink catalog
However, two cylinders per axle,(one wouldn't hold the weight) times 16 at
$17.00+/piece...!!!!!!!!! yiks!
If I had the cash!!!! however, sponges work good to, gives the same effect, even
though it's not a "lego" item...
I have done allot of snooping and haven't come across a pneumatic telescoping
piston... but is FORSURE on my wish list!!!! man the possibilities..wow!
Re:NW BrickCon... maybe... 30%chance right now that I'll go... not sure..
REALLY looking forward to getting the new dozer set coming out in August....
Already designing a trailer for it based on a lowboy with a detachable gooseneck
, 16wheels on the trailer, 16wheels on the jeep, and 8-16 wheels for the
booster...
If I can find you a photo, I'll send it to you...
Take Care ,
Glen
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| (...) It looks great Glen! Sponges with Legos.....never seen that done before- good idea! A telescoping piston would be good to see too, but it may not be possible for TLC to make...Do pneumatic telescoping pistons even exist? Will this be at NW (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jul-07, to lugnet.technic)
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