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  1. Jeroen Ottens
    22. Grand Prix Racer Name: Mini grand prix racer Part count: 200 Functions: - steering - all wheel independent suspension - adjustable spoiler (manual) - openable hood (mini LA) Promotional image: Parts image: Link to the discussion thread: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=96509
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    I'm afraid not. The white rubber bands are too short and I don't think that the black rubber bands have been used by TLG in the past years. I've tried to build in the spirit of the competition: Imagine your set being sold as an official LEGO set. So I am only using parts that have been used recently. I also used the colourcoding of look-alike-parts and used some solutions that could have been done with less parts, but these would never be used in official sets.
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    Hi, Here is the latest incarnation of my model. Still some photoshopping to be done... I could make the rear spoiler controlled with a wormgear/gear combination, but it would make the structural integrity of the white sides of the car really minimal. I have opted for the manual adjustable spoiler instead. But I'm interested to hear what you would choose.
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    Beautiful, lovely curves. You could use the new Speedorz part (hole with pin) in your doors for a bit cleaner look. And I suppose you want to replace the axle-pin connector in red with something else when you build it in real bricks?
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    The container grabbing mechanism looks quite sophisticated. But since the rest of the vehicle is quite sketchy, it feels a bit unbalanced as a whole. Is it possible to simplify the grabbing mechanism and use the parts to flesh out the vehicle itself?
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    It looks like you have two doors that move in the opposite direction, right? If that is the intention it will probably work.
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    Very nice model I hope you will be able to bring the parts count down, while maintaining the functions. The only thing I'm not too thrilled about is the colour scheme. I don't like the yellow-red-blue combination. It is one colour too many for my taste.
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    Cool model. I like the dimensions of these tugs and you captured that well. My only criticism would be that you have a too crowded cabin at the front. If you could get the elevation mechanism out of sight it would be even better. What is the lifting (the whole model) function for?
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    Nice entry, with room for improvement To remove parts: - simplify the hooks, they look quite part intensive - use 5L liftarms for the front window (saves 4 parts) - If you make the containerbed 5 wide you can save a lot there - Use the technic frames 5x7 or 5x11 for the chassis
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    Wow, that is just beautiful. I love the lines and it looks exceptional from every angle. Interesting use of the 4L differential housings...
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    Sleek looking telehandler. Very nice presentation as well. But I would love to see a telescopic function in the arm.
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    Very nice model. Apart from the other recommendations I would also spend some bricks on closing the sides. It looks a bit open to me now.
  13. Jeroen Ottens
    Great entry, I like the colours. You can get smaller tires for those wheels, but they are more like racing tires (very low). Succes with getting the steering in as well.
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    No worries, that is red axle 6 (and I have it in my collection already).
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    Hi, It is amazing how much you can tinker in such a small scale model Another update, this time using flex axles for the hood (19L axle instead of the ribbed hose). In reality it looks much smoother than in LDD, somehow the 19L axle appears to be just a little shorter than the 19L ribbed hose. It has a much nicer curve than I managed to get in LDD. The price I had to pay is that I had to remove the adjustment in the spoiler. Comments are welcome again
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    Sure, no problem, just send me a PM and I'll send you the file
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    Wow, that is a beauty! I love the colourscheme. But... can you get all these green parts?
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    Hi again, And a third incarnation of this model... All functions are still in: independent suspension on all 4 wheels, functional steering (and this time you don't need spiderfingers to use the steeringwheel), the hood can be lifted and the spoiler can be adjusted. Again exactly 200 pieces. Please let me know which version you like best so far.
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    Do you have an actuation mechanism for the flatbed or do you just have to pull it with your fingers?
  20. Jeroen Ottens
    Looking forward to the pictures. The big brother certainly looks great
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    Hmm, that would be a challenge... especially with the suspension on the rear wheels... and the actuation of the hood... Then again, it would be really cool... , maybe I'll give it a try
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    Nice one, but I hope you have some parts left to finish the looks I like the blue, makes for a good change from all the yellow construction vehicle entries
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    Hi, Next version is designed with a changed nose and an extra function: The spoiler is now adjustable. Parts are still underway...
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    welcome Bruno, I hope to see more models like your fantastic Ferrari here
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    No you are not wrong. The right and left wheels do have the same steering angles. The angles per axle are different though (when not in crabsteering mode), so it is more like an Ackermann-light :).
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