DLuders Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 On his Flickr photoset, BricksOnWheels posted these 6 pictures of his Lego Optimus Prime 1:16-scale model. He wrote, "I have been asked by countless people when I was going to build 'Optimus Prime', the star from the Transformers movies. After watching the third episode with my kids I decided to go for it. It is PF driven, but it can't transform :-) ... well it probably will in time in about 3000 bricks... hope you like it!" "Optimus Prime happens to be a Peterbilt in real life, so that suited me :-) The flames were tough. I made them in Coreldraw! myself with the CMYK values of the Lego colors. They're definitely not an exact match, but I am pleased with the result anyway." "There is a lot of chrome on the real Optimus Prime, so that was a chance I had to take, being a chrome freak :-) A lot of retro-chromed Lego bricks have gone in here. The tower at the back on the chassis. I have not seen much on trucks before, but the original has it, so it is on this one too." "The IR sensor is in the roof of the bunker": "Two Power Functions motors -- one for the rear axles, and one for the steering system. It has a detailed engine too.... and a lot of blue lights :-) " Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Wow just it it is in real life, what a great truck. Quote
grohl Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 I am usually not a friend of stickers, but they really suit your truck. Great. Quote
timslegos Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Wow that's phenomenal. Does it cost a lot of money to chrome pieces? i like how he always uses SNOT techniques on the cabs. Is there a video? tim Quote
Concept Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Sweet ride! I think it looks fantastic and I am loving the chrome as it is not something that usually features prominently in Lego. Quote
Paul Boratko Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 This is hands down one of the best SNOT models that I have ever seen... Major props to BricksOnWheels.... Quote
Bricksonwheels Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Thnx all, those are some big compliments This was a nice one to build. In the Dutch Lego community there are some very big Transformer freaks and i have been asked often to give Optimus Prime a go. Now basically there is the Prime from the series (a cabover) and the Prime of the movies, a longnose Peterbilt. I watched the movies with my kids and liked the 379 Peterbilt best. The actual truck is darker blue, and i also found out that the stacks should be a bit lower. With some minor updates this is as close as i can get now, i asume. Normally i dont keep my moc's that long, but this one will be a nice one to bring along to shows. The truck in Dluders header (thanks for posting ) is not actual the Optimus Prime from the movies, but a very nice replica. It comes very close but the sleeper is a different type. Here is the actual truck: Quote
Bricksonwheels Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Updated the truck a bit, after some usefull tips from Transformers freaks Smokestacks lowered, added split window and updated rear fenders. Edited October 30, 2011 by Bricksonwheels Quote
DLuders Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 @ Bricksonwheels: Your "Autobot" model will be feared by the "Decepticons"! The truck's proportions are very close to the original's: Quote
timslegos Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 Please show a video of the truck moving! Or some detail photos of the motors attachment to the axles? tim Quote
Bricksonwheels Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Tim, I plan to shoot a video within two weeks.It drives quitte well. You can check one of its brother here driving with trailer. It shares the same mechanics: Quote
timslegos Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Tim, I plan to shoot a video within two weeks.It drives quitte well. Sounds good. Dont forget to post the link here on the forum. tim Quote
technicmad Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Please please please tell me it transforms :) Quote
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