[TC9] Watercraft

[Erik Leppen]

Inspired by this year's small hydroplane set, I decided to go for watercraft for the [TC9] A + B model competition. After having done some calculations on sizes, I eventually came with a box of 41 x 21 x 11 = 9471, which fits the 10000 constraint.

So, the A model is a hydroplane, but bigger than the set. The green is the bright green from the 42039 Le-Mans car, a new color. I haven't yet seen any MOCs where the color is combined with yellow. Also, the new 3x13 bent panels I only own in that color, work very nicely as air spoilers.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/ErikLeppen/Vehicles/Watercraft/tc9hydroplane.png

First I thought about doing a hovercraft as the B, but in the end I chose to do a regular boat. Both models have the same functions. Small front wheels drive a V8 engine and a propellor at the same time, and there is a HOG wheel that rotates the rudders and a set of rear wheels, similar to the 42025B hovercraft.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/ErikLeppen/Vehicles/Watercraft/tc9boat.png

I know it's a bit light on functions, but I went for looks this time, at least for the A model. In any case, doing these models is an interesting deviation from my normal things, and a nice lesson in working with so many panels. :)

I hope I can find time this weekend to do a short video. (not very much to see though, just drive/engine/propellor and steering. Might just as well not have time for the video, as something else very important might take my weekend, but if I find some time than this will be my entry :)

Edited May 29, 2017 by Erik Leppen
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[ludov]

Very original, I like both models a lot I'm not sold on the yellow+green color combination; for me they don't contrast (but then again, I'm a bit colourblind, so probably you shouldn't listen to me ).

It would be nice if you can hide the small wheels inside somewhere; since you've states looks are the primary goal here, I think you should try to hide anything that doesn't belong.

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

These are very nice models, well done...