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Truck Cab
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Tue, 4 Apr 2006 13:58:28 GMT
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I wanted to try to use the new fender elements that come with many of the little
racers sets on a truck cab.  I was also feeling that my trucks with 4 wide cabs
were looking a little wimpy.  I wanted to beef them up a little.

This is what I was able to come up with:
<http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=176677>

I am pretty happy with it.  I don't think it is fantastic, by any means, but I
think it looks OK.

Thoughts?  Ideas?  Suggestions?

Any or all would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jonathan



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  Re: Truck Cab
 
(...) I like it, except the windshield seems too blocky. I'm not sure what to do about that using existing technology[1]. In my experience, the windshields on semi tractors are usually quite small and come in two pieces (left and right hand sides). (...) (19 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.town)
  Re: Truck Cab
 
(...) Hi Jonathan, I only just saw this today so it's a late response. I like the use of the fender parts and the overall design is quite sound but as Thomas said the windscreen looks a little blocky. My suggestion would be to go for a four-wide (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.town)
  Re: Truck Cab
 
(...) I like it, especially in situ:-) I'd say that the windshield looks too tall, and the nose isn't tall enough. Maybe raising the hood a full brick, which would have the effect of decreasing the windshield height as well. Actually, were it me, I (...) (19 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.town, FTX)

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