Ngoc Nguyen

So how zit goin

In general I don't show WIP designs but since I already posted this in the other thread, a mini 42209 Volvo L120 is in the work. I actually whipped this up before official photos are out, and I used the official blueprint insted.

I think this deformation is purely because the cabin has to accomodate the smart hub behind it. Otherwise there's no difficulty in raising the nose and shortening the cab.

The Bronco tire solves another problem that has been vexing me when I design my mini replicas. In the real construction machines, like Volvo's machines, the tyre is very thick, so there's a significant ratio in terms of tyre's thickness and rim's diameter. The ratio cannot be done with current rim and tyre options. Below is a WIP of the mini 42209 Volvo L120, with the regular 30mm rim and 49.5mm tyre. It looks quite stupid to me. Not only is the ratio of tyre/rim incorrect, the whole wheel is smaller than it should be, because the diameter of the whole tyre + rim combo is just 6.2 stud. 6.2 is a very awkward number to scale around, so most of the time I have to scale the model around a tyre diameter of 7, which means this tyre + rim combo is smaller than it should be. There are a couple of solutions for the tyre/rim ratio though, as I have managed to find out. The idea is to use a black Mustang rim (42716) to increase the thickness of the black part, and put something yellow inside to mimic the yellow rim part. However, it's rather unfortunate that a 3x3 Technic disk (2723) doesn't exist in yellow, so the only alternative is the yellow pulley wheel, which doesn't look good at all. The other solution is to use the 2994 rim, which manages to fit (thanks @Stereo for the check), but 2994 is an old part. Also, neither of those tricks can solve the problem of the awkward scaling factor. And that is where the Bronco tyre comes it. The part hasnt been released yet so I don't know its exact diameter, but based on @R0Sch's mockup the diameter should be as close to 7 stud, which not only makes the rim part thicker but also scaling easier.

While the Technic complexity surely satisfies many gearheads, in terms of appearance the model isnt quite satisfactory. The proportions are quite off.

Counting the days for it. Wouldnt want to reveal my thing prematurely and risk disqualifying myself

I have 12 unused tractor tires so I think I'm gonna use tractor tires for the Mog.

The Bronco fender flare arrives just when I want to build this. I've been struggling to come up with a solution for the front wheel thing but wasn't able to find anything satisfactory.

Or just futureproof your 42167 by PF Converting it!

The seat in the real machine is actually turquoise!

HI everyone, this is a Lego's other themes in Technic style review from RacingBrick

So when can I expect the contest to start? I have some ideas I wanna work on.

I can't find a solution for grill pieces covering 7 studs sadly.

Got myself a nice TV with a shelf and 4 speakers on the sides

MOM IM ON TV

Whipped up some quick Technic sculpting, looking promising isnt it.

Hi everyone, this a City preview that contains some jabs references to Technic from RacingBrick

The last education bender?

I know right. These function sheets are so cool. Thank you!

You dont even need to find a replacement for the bucket as this set also works with a breaker, which seems to be buildable from available parts.

If you replace the single hub with the blue tooth smart hub, yes. I did the PU Conversion for this set.

I guess you can say, my suggestion was on the right track.

So... tracked contest for the summer?

Ooops wrong thread, it's in the headlight of the Bronco.

Also #7 connector in red