jeffmcclain
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I assume this is because something has set a VERY WIDE FoV with a short zoom? At least that is my perspective, and something I had in POVRay a lot if you picked a bad zoom (50mm camera zoom in blender is the longest and I would say 30mm is shortest to avoid getting bad fish eye and things). You can see in your FIRST image that the front hood and the rear look like the actually are not "parallel"? -
P.S. I know the real Eleanor has a single solid tail light, but I can't resist being tempted to do the more classic 3 light sequential here... Eleanor Mustang Compare by Jeff McClain Mustang tail lights by Jeff McClain
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Just a little over half way through this build. Love the rear axle and suspension design. Pretty unique in today's fully independent suspension norms, but it is accurate to the '67 Mustang and I love it. There are a couple errors on photos early on that you have to be very careful on and check (pins that look like were later on in the design pulled out that you have to really pull a lot apart to get fixed, but nothing too major. Just look ahead in the photos and pay close attention. I've noticed 2 other locations where a pin placement didn't match the real location in later photos...again, nothing major. Really liking the build and the skinning on this is really nice. Of course, it was spendy getting all the parts and even more after deciding to just go all in with the chrome from Bubul's site, but it looks SOOO good...I'm very happy I did that. FB post on Lego Technic United
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Great detailed instructions. sexy lines and man, is that hood massive. Dodge Viper ACR Dodge Viper ACR
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Tried to do the Silberpfeil livery in the Black/White/Red AMG color scheme. I still need to replace two white panels with black on the backs and add the red bumpers. I used some custom AMG C63 DTM stickers from Attan #1601...though they are not as nice as the ones from Jaap.
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I did too. Wish I could take credit for it, but I just attempted to duplicate ones I saw from RaceMaenz video. I had to wing how to get the fog lights mounted, but it fell out pretty easily.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT3 by Jeff McClain, on Flickr Aston Martin Vantage GT3 by Jeff McClain, on Flickr
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Just wanted to say I'm done with this build, and if I could, I would give Dugald a standing ovation. This was a really great build, with great / intricate frame/mechanics design and just beautiful panel / body work. Everything fit together so nice. This is a beautiful car. Thanks for the design. Really love this.
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Just getting into this build. Great instructions, as usual from Thorsten. BTW, I also had concerns/binding on main step 10 with the 24 tooth gear being very close to the square frame. It rubs going one way. Even with the cutouts oriented up. Have to just ever so slightly file the sharp edge. Anyway, curious how tight the gears should be on step 27? They are pretty tight with the 12 and 20 tooth gears? enjoying so far!
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So, the mud guards used for rear bumper (61070 and 61071) seem pretty rare in black. I’ve never used them, so I’m wondering how close in size/shape they are to 24116 such that I could at least attempt some mod to use them, or no, they are quite different in size? The front steering hubs/arms (32495c01) also seem relatively scarce and I’m tempted to try to refit Porsche arms (23801) into it, but I think it won’t fit wheels? I have an original 8466 I could tear down, I guess...I need to just grab the instructions (pretty reasonable) but I’m trying to decide which livery. And damn if I don’t love the AMG stickers and color scheme, which won’t work with the curved black panels. decisions. Decisions. *edit* Near as I can tell from LDraw layout, I would need to have 2 studs more distance between top/bottom A-arms to make the newer one work. Also, just a quick check on size/match on the mudguards, and they are a bit "gapped". Might be able to fit with lift arms extending the "profile", especially a 2x3 lift arm for the long back part...hum...oh well, plans purchased (thanks Bruno!!)
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So, with the new Lego 42096 Porsche 911 RSR release and the black #18944 available, I guess the black top for the AMG color scheme is doable on the "Silberpfeil" designed livery? *edit* hum guess I didn’t realize that was already available in 41078 and 42083. Wow
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@DugaldIC, I just wanted to say how impressive this design is. Is there any way I can contribute to you or @Thorsten50the instruction maker? I just finished the last BrickLink order to fill out missing parts for this build without PF or pneumatics. Really looking forward to completing.
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Hello, I have not gotten any email (possibly diverted to SPAM). I just now see this message here. I think it cost me around $350 for all the parts from bricklink from scratch, counting plans cost. You can use rebrickable to find parts: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-1195/Aniomylone/ucs-invisible-hand/
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That's almost as beautiful as your McLaren MoC. :D BR, Jeff P.S. Wouldn't you know it that I *just happen* to own an original 8465 set for that air scoop you used as an exhaust (along with an 8466)...now I just need to find it in all my bins/boxes... :( I'm almost done with the bricklinking of parts...I'm purchasing plans now.
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This is *such* a beautiful MOC. And only pales in comparison to the Ferrari LaFerrari consigned build you did here that i've been pinning away over:
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GRRRR....I was *just* going to try to swap out the blue for light bley on my old 7181. But then I saw this and realized the dark grey probably would make it still look "wrong" without redoing it exactly like you have here. This looks so damn good, it is making me angry, because now I'm going to have to brick link the whole thing in light bley...LoL. Very nice! This actually *finally* delivers on the grey photo that was on the original box cover and instruction manual! Better even!
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Well, I finished this this morning. I must say, this is a SOLID built model. Nothing fragile about it. Lots of slope/block core. I still don't like the very top yellow/black/blue final stripes, and may go back and move them, but this is a beautiful MOC. *Much* easier build than the Venator (even for the scale). If it weren't for the fact that I already had the Venator built, and seeing how enormous it is, this would be a pretty impressive Lego capital ship build...grin. Kudos to Curtis and Anio on a wonderful design/build and the instructions are very good. -Jeff
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It's not on "pick-a-brick" on lego site...I looked. Only the 2x2 45' inverted slope is. :( Jeff
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I don't mind at all. In fact, I owe everyone some better photos of it all. But it is hard for me to take the tops off and lift the ship right now...maybe in a couple weeks. :( Cheers, Jeff
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Yup. Good eye. I'm trying to figure out which color I like better. I also did some small modifications to the frame for better support and eliminated a LOT of 2x16 plates to save some coin. Put venting bricks in the rear fuse. Mostly just some other small/minor structural lapping changes. Hard to improve this MOC too much. It is wonderful. On the Invisible Hand slopes, yeah, I had to go to EU for several orders to get those... Wish is was on scale with Venator just for presentation, but I'm not sure I would have spent what it would have required, just not as cool a ship design to me... -JM P.S. I'm also just finishing up a recreate from scratch in MLCAD of Wolf Leews' classic space 928 Galaxy Explorer and several moon base buildings. Those parts are enroute, but I have a lot of renders on my Flickr.
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I have pics on the flickr site, but basically, I put some 1x4 panels on the center bottom to support most of it, and then just needed the rear technic 1x6 blocks with axle into the back and ONE of the ball/technic lock downs. I changed it a little from what my pics had (didn't end up needing the elaborate support arms and pin/plate with the panels, but that is basically it). I'll try to get some more photos. -Jeff I think it isn't worth the pain to get the LBG levers. The black (with LBG base) look fine... Well, I *finally* finished my Venator! I have been out of action because I broke my neck in 5 places mountain biking (let's not focus on that...), but I finally had the strength to hunch over the table and finish the last top plate I needed to complete and get it all mounted up and snapped a couple photos today. I can not tell you how impressive this ship is in person. It is simply huge. Pics don't do it justice. I love it. https://www.flickr.c...157652308655664 -Jeff P.S. I just finished getting the last order in for "The Invisible Hand" too, so on to that...
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Just finished bricklinking this for USD $320 (full shipping - more than I expected, but I had to go to Europe for 3 orders). Looking forward to building this when they arrive in couple weeks. I'm worried it isn't going to look right next to Anio's Venator design I just about finished...but it is a nice looking build.
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I've found it quite easy to lift from the base supports. It is pretty big, but if you're careful, not hard to move. The magnet replacement solution I used and showed on the Flikr album is holding very nicely. I changed the connectors slightly from pictured to align/shift the bottom plates slightly. I'll try to get better pics and designation of exactly where I ran the mounts. I have to finish the last top left skin, but broke my neck mountain biking and can't work on it for a bit. Surgery next week, then maybe can finish it up. Loving this ship. Trying to decide if I build the invisible hand MOC next. Wish it was more to scale with this Venator. -JM
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Your Death Star room photo bucket just sucked an hour of my life away. Wow. I can't wait for the kids to move out so I can have a "Lego Room" too... Jeff
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They are Ray traced 3D model renders. Just to be clear. Great model and I highly encourage folks to pay the modest plans price. BR, Jeff