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Good day all, While the SUV doesn't progress as planned, the love for Hot Rods continues.. This one came up during past week. It has a functional steeringwheel and is produced in my favorite color, Tan! The Dark Tan Technic wheels are a bit to wide for Model Team tires but they do their job just fine. The flatbed is tiled with custom wood pattern tiles I've picked up almost a year ago and are put into decent use on this MOC. I'm very happy with the result, its my 3rd completed car I've build so far and feels to be my best yet. In the future I forsee some more chrome for this car and a finished interior. It actually is missing a finished dash but I'm not sure on how to make it yet. Hope you like it as much as I do! More on Flickr Thanks for reading ;) Kevin

I agree! You can somewhat predict how it holds but you aren't exactly sure. I usually build in LDD when I get bored, once I made something that I would like to build with real bricks but it ended up very fragile :s to bad you more or less have to start all over at that point.

Yeah I wanted to test the look with those cheese slopes as wheelarches, a technique I saw being used in a Castle MOC. I think I've seen it on cars before aswell. Lego should bring back a Model Team theme IMHO, I missed out on them when I was a kid and they're only getting more and more expensive. Thanks!

That's a lot off usefull information and inspiration Ralph_S, thanks! I have updates on the vehicle, I've scrapped the PowerFunctions for now and just went further on where I left it. I've broken down the front part because it kept falling off, it needed a redesign. Also working steeringwheel had to be done different, the axle was to 'steep' to work via the steeringwheel using a U-joint. I made a simple gear connection instead, more bulky but the parts used come in handy later on (I'm thinking about the dashboard and its possibilities). All arches are placed, seats are a stage closer to being done and the pics show the headlights in place. I've tested a few configurations and this one looks the best I think. I'm not exactly sure on the what the pattern with the orange painting will look like in the end. The evolution in the build will show the way. That's it for now, any inputs are appreciated. More on Flickr Thanks, Kevin

Thanks for the compliment! I'm guessing I'm starting all over on this one. I've not build any further as I've been busy lately with work and life. Positive thing is I've got all ordered parts to build further. Yet as my interests in integrating technical functions into it evolve, I'm considering to make it drive. I've purchased me a Power functions set #8293 but I'm wondering what I need for steering? Remote control? I'm a complete newbie in this se any input/help/suggestions/braincracks/etc are all welcomed and appreciated! Rebuilding the SUV might not be the best idea as I probably have to design an entire new chassis + I'd try to make a RWD car whereas the SUV is more convincing with AWD. That is a whole other level I feel. Kevin

+1 for Etzel Excellent to work with, fast shipping, perfect items! Thanks for the good deal!

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I'd like to take 1 off all 4 please :)

Looks impressive, deffinatly in this colorscheme!

WOW! Superb realism and detailing (points at engine)! The body shape is spot on, the difference in width at the front and the back makes me wonder how it's build (jumperplates?). Do you have some close up pictures of the interior? I can smell the rubber and gasoline from here

Superb little scene with MANY little details! The oilpool underneath the truck, the fireplace, the woodstructure in the floors etc really add to the realism.

I don't fully understand the roof but I do like it :) The overall building looks pretty decent. I enjoy the difference in shades in the grey color. Are these university MOCs modular? Very creative!

I mostly have a global image in mind design wise but I tend to freestyle on the way. The features and details are designed first and the rest will follow/adjust. Another factor that plays in while building is visualising the car I'm building into a scene to simulate the feeling the car should bring up when you see him. Like this one should be become some sort off holiday car, parked at the beach with some surfboard on top or something. So yes I've a fairly detailed idea and take as much as I can into account while putting the first bricks together. In the few cars I've build I've never had to change the chassis. I like a detailed&realistic look (like when I used to pixel cars, the rims even had valves) and I try to achieve that goal but it doesn't always work. It seems like I can only do that when I can do what I want, I'm not sure I could replicate a real car. Deffinatly not at your level! Hope that answers your questions? Thanks, I love ModelTeam but when I was a kid I never got any, now they're pretty expensive I'm not really into Technic as I like the normal bricks and plates but I need the parts to add functional bits. Although thos complicated Technic build really look impressive and interesting! Thanks for the appreciation! Cheers, Kevin.

No it 's not for the competition, maybe I join 1 later. Can't make it anyway as I'm awaiting parts to arrive :) The suspension is something I've picked up when building 8048 and used it here. this is the part steering arm ;) Thanks!

Brickpage Terms&Policies have been updated! What is new? * FREE shipping of bubbleletters within Belgium! * Handling and packing fee is gone, a 5 EUR minimum order came in place! * Price reduction in general! What does the future holds? * Cheaper shipping of bubbleletters within Europe * More stock Thanks! Kevin

I'm awaiting a few BrickLink orders for this car I've been building lately. Therefor I've decided to share some WIP pictures of the project. I'm starting to really enjoy building these larger cars, this is my 3rd attempt, slightly bigger and again, for me, a step forwards in more technical models. At least for me as for most builders this is really basic After a working steering wheel, I'm now experimenting with suspension. Why not build some sort off offroader to test it! Day 1 Day 2 Cheers! Kevin

+1 for Dennimator! fast and smooth, thank you aswell ;)

Update 11.03.2010: I'm currently offering free shipping on bubbleletters and 50% discounted shipping on packages. This is valid for every order and every destination! This is also a trial run, if the results meet my goal this goes from a temorary offer to a definite offer! Some time ago I stated I would love to offer cheaper shipping while the actual post office became more expensive this year. It's a struggle and hard to do but I'm walking the road ;) Take a look at my current items as there are several on clearance sale as I need more room for new stock. Click here to visit Brickpage! Thanks for stopping by! Kevin.

I used to just buy whatever set that appealed to me + had usefull parts to MOC with afterwards. But now I have my own appartement and discovered BrickLink things changed. I only buy the AFOL sets as I collect the modular houses, also sets like the Medieval Market Village, Winter Toy Shop are sets I buy. I limit myself to 2-3 per year. I like to MOC so I'd rather buy the needed parts on BL than multiples of a certain set to end up with unwanted pieces anyway.

Thanks, glad you like it! Yes me too! I have a bunch of white ones tho.. These indeed are pretty interesting, their design is growing on me and having different widths is very welcome! No problem, thanks for the words and help! Kevin

Some don't, som do. If they do, their fees should be mentionned in their Terms&Policies. If nothing is in the terms about fees, the seller doesn't charge them. BUT if nothing is mentionned about fees and the seller does charge fees, cancel the order. This reason gets the closest: 'Seller provided a shipping fee that was too high (not clearly stated in T&C)' Kevin.

I've used the bottom row second from the right at the front, I'm looking for these in black for the front. Those are the narrow version of the rim I used currently but it doesn't exist in black I'm looking into your picture for other rims, thanks! Kevin

Mindblowing model! I like the bigger scale and this one is extremely detailed. It almost looks real Tan suits well, maybe a mix it with dark & light bley to create a camo? Anyway, another inspiring model, thanks for sharing. Kevin

What cagri said, also contacted the seller in question if you want to pay cash just to make sure how it works for him/you.

As promised, the Trans Yellow dishes and Black connectors are added to finish the car