[MOC] LEGO 8062 Update

[Thirdwigg]

One of my current building trends over the last couple of years is to take a older Technic set, and update it with additional features and a modern build style (Thanks TC22). I've done 8440, 8854, 8850, 9393, and 8386. I even did 42126. The next update for me is the Helicopter from Set 8062. Set 8062 came out in 1994 and included instructions for 6 different builds, and a slick little carrying case. I decided to build the helicopter. I stared this project about 3 years ago, gave up and then took it back up again this past spring.

The helicopter was one of the options available and featured working counterrotating rotors with a HOG crank. The helicopter also included a loading ramp on the rear, with a HOG on the body to control the ramp.

I tried to keep the size a shape generally similar, but changed the front windscreen as the propellors needed to be a little further apart due to the swashplate room needed.

In the end, the size is pretty close (original is Light Trans Blue).

The helicopter includes the following features:

• Counterrotating rotors with side crank
• Rear loading door
• Retracting landing gear
• Opening side door
• Front and rear rotor collective control

The collective control is linked for both rotors.

Opening door is on the side, with the opening rear ramp. Below you can see the bionicle tooth used to control the collective pitch.

Finally, the landing gear fully retracts. All three wheels are linked, and fold forward into the hull.

You may find a short video with the functions below.

 

Finally, instructions have been made available which you may find at Rebrickable. I hope you all enjoy, and let me know what other older sets I should update.