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[MOC] BMW M2 G87
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Thanks a lot! I'm super jealous. I might have to come visit to check it out. F87 or G87 for you? Color? I'm glad you like the build. -
[MOC] BMW M2 G87
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
You know, I didn't even consider that as an option while building. I guess it was on my mind today, as I started another car. I can't fit a 3x7 on the hood without making it taller, but I agree a little more filling out of the hood would have been a good idea. Thanks for the confirmation of the above too. I'll see if it fits better with the next car. -
[MOC] BMW M2 G87
Thirdwigg posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Another little addition to the 15 module wide cars that fit the 42098 Car Transporter (now six years old!). This recreation of the G87 series M2 is created with the following features: Fake S58 I6 engine Working steering with HOG Opening doors Opening trunk Opening hood Accurate recreation of the comically large dash screen and no manual transmission in most modern BWMs. Free instructions are at Rebrickable.com. Enjoy! And with the older E30 3 Series (also free instructions) And a short video to see the simple functions. -
As May comes to an end, I should be doing some school work. Add to the fact that my building has been a little stagnate, I thought participating in a TC challenge seemed like a good idea to distract and get creative. I went through my Pinterest folders, and found a little tractor that checked all the boxes for me and fit the requirements of the contest: Tracks? Check. Tractor? Check. Some fun functions? Check. The ability to add way to many interchangeable attachments? Check. Unimog? We'll let that slide this time... The Prinoth T-Rex 300mt seemed like a perfect fit. Also, this one tractor is a little new to me, so the challenge sounded a little fun and would allow me to explore a machine that I know little about. Plus the idea of having a feller head, a mulcher head, and a grapple bucket all sounds kindof fun. The black seems to be a little plain, but maybe I can come up with another color or something. Anyway, starting with the tracks always takes more time than it should. There is always a little more slack than I would like, and the tracks are never the perfect shape. So after a couple of tries, I came up with the following setup. Then after about 6 more tries, I was able to find a carrier that was strong enough to would work for the project. I made three more for the chassis, then threw a first draft together to check the size and scale to start drafting the mechanical placements. The next step for me is to design the quick change head. I have some ideas, but nothing in place yet. Once that is done, I'll work on the lift and tilt mechanisms. Then I'll work on the controls (everything will be manual, naturally). Then the engine and rear winch. Finally, I'll work on the body work. We'll see how this goes...
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Thirdwigg's MOCs
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Thanks, and I'm glad you like it. Hi @1gor, I'm a little confused by this note, so sorry if I respond incorrectly. Last summer I needed to do a small build to jump start some creativity again, and the tractor was the result. The micro scale was just to quickly get a little build together. Then the theme expanded into some other builds. I didn't build them to scale, but I suspect they are about 1:35ish scale. -
Thirdwigg's MOCs
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Alright, I added another little attachment to the Blizzard Blazer tractor. This time a working hay baler. It features: Working hay pickup Opening rear hopper Bale ejector You may find free instructions for the Baler at Rebrickable.com. It matches with the Mini Combine. I had a lot of fun making the bale ejector. And a little video to show how it all works together. Enjoy! -
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Thirdwigg replied to Polo-Freak's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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42213 Ford Bronco SUV
Thirdwigg replied to Ngoc Nguyen's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I'm intrigued by this set. I'm getting a little tired of all the cars, but I like the tires, the mudguards, the engine, and the suspension. The boxy body works a little more cohesively than some of the swoopy sports cars too. -
I'm fairly pleased with this one. Any set that I have to figure out what is going on with all the gears is a good sign for me. Plus, I feel like I need to purchase this to send TLG a message that construction vehicles still have a place in the Sub ~$400 Technic market. Also, I'm happy to finally have a bucket sized between 28216/2951 and 32030.
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Thirdwigg's MOCs
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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Thirdwigg's MOCs
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I needed a little project to spur some creativity which has been lacking for about a month. So I built this little grain cart to be used with the Mini Combine and the Blizzard Blazer update. Free instructions are available at Rebrickable.com. Maybe I'll get some bigger things going again soon. I hope you all enjoy. -
[MOC] Unimog U406
Thirdwigg replied to Thirdwigg's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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Alright, it's time for another update to 42203 with a little Garbage Truck version. As was pointed out by someone on Rebrickable, I may have moved passed this being a modification, and it's just a new MOC. But either way, the MOC is heavily influenced by 42203, so I'll let it slide. Instructions are available at Rebrickable.com. I started with the Upgraded Chassis (see above) for this MOC, and then added a Garbage Collection Box to the rear of the truck. As such, the truck features: Steering with HOG Opening doors Tipping cab I4 engine with RWD Tipping rear garbage box. Opening rear compactor Working rear compactor cycle Bin tipper/dumping And a little video to show the functions. Enjoy!
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Nico71's Creations
Thirdwigg replied to nico71's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great job again. I'm a big fan of LMP cars, and this Oreca looks fantastic. I like the openings you were able to recreate on the front fenders. Also the sidepod shaping - so difficult to get just right - is perfect. -
[MOC] STAR 266M
Thirdwigg replied to damjan97PL's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great job again. Its fun to see this classic truck recreated in LEGO. Thanks for sharing. I love how you built the front steps.