b4p Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) I would like to display my 10221 on a shelf that is close to the ceiling. Obviously I don't want to show off just the flat bottom of the model, so I am going to modify the existing stands, and maybe add additional stands if needed, in order to tilt one side of model more towards the ground. I think 35-45 degrees should be enough. Also, did anyone else notice that the bley technic axle that connects the back stand does not go completely into the model? Once the back stand is connected, 2 studs of axle are visible. The black axle on the front beam goes through completely, so I swapped the black/bley axles. I think it might've been a misprint in the instructions, but it's possible i screwed up somewhere building the model. finished! I ended up making one side of the stand 1 stud taller. Since they don't make studs in odd numbers, or longer that 15 (i think), i had to grab some of my old technic beams and throw something together. The sloping pieces hang over the edges now and I removed the 1x4 bricks. I have a bricklink order incoming with some black pieces of the correct length. Sorry about the blurry photo, I took it from across the room so you could see the correct angle which it will normally be seen. Edited March 3, 2012 by b4p Quote
mortesv Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 On 2/27/2012 at 2:59 PM, b4p said: I would like to diplay my 10221 on a shelf that is close to the ceiling. Obviously I don't want to show off just the flat bottom of the model, so I am going to modify the existing stands, and maybe add additional stands if needed, in order to tilt one side of model more towards the ground. I think 35-45 degrees should be enough. If anyone has the 10221 model, and some extra technic beams, can you please take a look? I'll probably order a bunch of different sized beams in the next few days, but I dont have many extra parts to experiment with; at least not yet. Also, did anyone else notice that the bley technic axle that connects the back stand does not go completely into the model? Once the back stand is connected, 2 studs of axle are visible. The black axle on the front beam goes through completely, so I swapped the black/bley axles. I think it might've been a misprint in the instructions, but it's possible i screwed up somewhere building the model. Yeah I have noticed the bley technic axle as well. I think the model would look cool tiltted - but you could aslo choose just to make a new bottom for the model - I have just posted a solution here Quote
b4p Posted February 28, 2012 Author Posted February 28, 2012 I could do both :) I don't have a lot of time/parts/money to re-engineer it myself, so it might not happen anytime soon. I think the worst part is coming up with a parts list. I created your small falcon in LDD and ordered the parts through bricklink a few weeks ago. It's still a work-in-progress: Quote
mortesv Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 On 2/28/2012 at 2:30 AM, b4p said: I could do both :) I don't have a lot of time/parts/money to re-engineer it myself, so it might not happen anytime soon. I think the worst part is coming up with a parts list. I created your small falcon in LDD and ordered the parts through bricklink a few weeks ago. It's still a work-in-progress: Wow that looks nice in LDD, good job! Regarding the hatches you can use these - they are used in lego's official mini falcon and has a great print (the official model does not look that great though ) Quote
filospinato Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Though it's a thread hijack, this is a nice looking Falcon. Edited February 28, 2012 by filospinato Quote
mortesv Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 On 2/28/2012 at 2:45 PM, filospinato said: Though it's a thread hijack, this is a nice looking Falcon. Well he hijacked his own thread By the way, the Falcon is based Rogue Bantha's design. Search flikr and you can see his instructions Quote
b4p Posted March 3, 2012 Author Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Finished! I updated my original post. I think this is my first MOD post or something :) Edited March 3, 2012 by b4p Quote
mortesv Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Good Job! and MUCH easier than building a new bottom Quote
b4p Posted March 4, 2012 Author Posted March 4, 2012 On 3/3/2012 at 10:55 PM, mortesv said: Good Job! and MUCH easier than building a new bottom Thanks! I dont have a lot of time to work on lego anymore, so this gets the krusty brand seal of approval Quote
Aeroeza Posted March 10, 2012 Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) On 3/4/2012 at 12:00 AM, b4p said: Thanks! I dont have a lot of time to work on lego anymore, so this gets the krusty brand seal of approval Nice touch b4p and well executed! This does a lot for displaying 10221 in its best light at that height and angle. Now with Mortesv great work I've got two cool MODs to consider... Gotta love the brick! ...and (if it's not inappropriate to ask) I'm truly up for that Falcon's part list if you have the time kind sir! That would be pretty cool but please disregard my request if it's too much trouble... Edited March 10, 2012 by Aeroeza Quote
b4p Posted March 10, 2012 Author Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) I hope this works. Find/Replace the WANTEDLISTID to whatever your wanted list ID is and then go here: http://www.bricklink.com/wantedXML.asp This is basically everything you will need. I actually changed out a few parts here and there. 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Aeroeza Posted March 11, 2012 Posted March 11, 2012 On 3/10/2012 at 3:48 PM, b4p said: I hope this works.... Aah! You are indeed a gentleman and scholar. I'll give that a try... Quote
b4p Posted March 12, 2012 Author Posted March 12, 2012 There's no way it will fall off; I've moved it several times and it hasn't come close to slipping. Also, each stand has a technic axle that helps keep it from slipping. Since the original post i've added longer beams to replace the yellow and light-grey ones for added support. My only remaining problem is that the bottom part of the mini Star Destroyer does not look very good from that angle (it's on a seperate stand). There are too many horizontal layers of plates on it, and I'm thinking about redesigning it Quote
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