jonwil Posted February 7, 2013 I am building a 6-wide aerial ladder truck and need advice on how I can build the outriggers so they will both look good and fit in the truck. Anyone got any advice (or any links to MOCs that are both 6-wide and have outriggers?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coghilla Posted February 8, 2013 what sort of outriggers are you thinking of doing? there could be swingout or expanding directly, or pivoting vertially? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rriggs Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) The LEGO fire truck 7239 from a couple of years ago had outriggers. They were made using Technic parts and folded vertically. Not the most elegant design but might be a reasonable starting point? Cheers Rog Edited February 8, 2013 by rriggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I made some motorized to stage one's they may be a bit too big, but they work great. But I guess you may like this idea more,where you use plant and tiles on there side to fit into brackets. Edited February 8, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted February 8, 2013 I think what I want is outriggers that extend out horizontally with a "vertical" foot coming off the end of the horizontal beam. Although, that said, the vertical outrigger idea might be easier to build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks for the advice, I ended up doing something much like the 7239 as that was the easiest option to build in the available space. (although finding all the dk bley click hinges I wanted was a lot of work :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coghilla Posted February 11, 2013 I like the horizontal option but is almost impossible on standard 6wide design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites