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Thanks guys :) Red wheels are these: http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?colorID=59&itemID=929 pretty rare and pricey...they came from one SW set as a propulsion cover part.

Thanks all! :) Rollermonkey: there is no motor in this moc...in the video I am pulling it with thin string :)

10. Camper Tricycle: Large Scale model of Camper-Tricycle. 100% LEGO original parts. Full suspension (front double fork, back leaf springs) Differential at the back Chain drive Steering Driver move his legs when tricycle is moving Camper has opening doors and 3 opening storae areas Retractable sunshade Detailed interior and exterior Video: http://youtu.be/4kqe2RXqES4 Topic: http://www.eurobrick...howtopic=100907

This is my entry for MT competition: A Camper-Tricycle! Quick facts: 100% Lego parts 6 Functions, lots of features Detailed interior and exterior It does exist in real world For this competition I wanted to create something unique. First I wanted to build a motorcycle, then a bicycle, and then a RV (camper), which are all my passions…So I got a crazy idea to mix these somehow. Few googles away I was stunned: I found that these combinations do exist. The real world model Kevin Cyr actually made a camper bike. He tried to combine something well known from China and something from USA. He combined tricycles and camping. And the result was this: I think this vehicle is marvelous! It is more art piece than truly practical camper, but nevertheless, the creator proved it can be used for short distance traveling, and to provide decent shelter on night. I would like to imagine these units used for short excursions, fishing, camping, and enjoying in nature. These tricycles are surprisingly strong and they are used to transport all kinds of loads, so lightweight camper unit is pretty moderate cargo on it. Take a look inside: LEGO Model: I used camper-bike theme for a base, but I have design completely new model, both inside and outside. Instead of old tricycle and scrap made camper, I wanted to make modern customized Mountain bike and appropriate specialized RV unit. Tricycle: So, a strong Mountain-Bike as a base is made, then instead of back wheel, heavy duty axle is added, as well as support cage for the camper. Thin tires are replaced by a meaty rugged off road tires, to cope with the additional weight. I decided to make the tricycle as realistic as possible, so it has proper suspension (front double forks, back live axle with leaf springs), chain drive with three speeds, which drives differential on back axle (so the vehicle can steer. Without the diff, it would just go straight) and working pedals and steering that can make full 180 degrees turn (useful when parking on reverse) Bike has fake double front disc brakes, and fake double back disc brakes. Bike is also equipped with small, low consumption petrol engine that produces few HPs to help driver onto the hill, on light offroad crossing or when he is tired. Engine is connected with front wheel with rubber belt, and is easily disconnected. Trike has final details like water bottle attached to the frame, chromed headlight and detailed EZ handlebar. And most importantly: it does come in black! Camper Unit: Camper is made as I imagine the top RV manufacturers (Deflets, Knaus) would make one of this size-curved, ultra-light, with lots of windows and storage compartments and smart space usage. I used three main colors: white, tan, and red, as these colors are most often seen on RVs. Bottom part (Tan) is where various storage compartments are installed. It has a major storage at the back, and two smaller side compartments with both external and internal access, where various repair tools and kitchen stuff are placed. Top part (White) is where living and sleeping areas are placed Living area has comfy seat for one and small night table with plant on one side and door, kitchen-box, sink and stove on the other side. Also, there is LCD Flat TV at the back. Sleeping area is on the top –Sleeper- part, with bed placed lengthwise, on one side, and ladders and storage compartment on the other side. On the storage compartment there are some of the clothes, netbook, book and mobile phone. The bed has pillow and sheets. All parts are 100% Lego. The camper is decorated with custom transit map of Europe on the main wall. Cross part (Red) separates those sections. Exterior: The camper has various front and back lights, slideable step, spare tire and ladders at the back. The whole camper is decorated with custom paintings: palm threes, camel caravans and desert motives. On the roof of the camper there is main fenced storage section at the front, where all the luggage and backpacks are placed and secured with ropes. In the middle there is white water tank with solar panel (for sink and warm showering) and of course, small inflatable boat, with two vesla. The boat is secured with ropes. On the right side of the camper there is also a full length canvas, that really slides in or out and provide shade and shelter beneath it. The Driver: I thought it would be a shame for this vehicle not to have a proper rider. So I used various parts from Scala and Galidor series and made custom driver in scale of the vehicle. It fits perfectly. The driver also have to have most of his joints moveable, so it can move arms and shoulders when the vehicle is steering, and to move its legs and feet when the vehicle is pushed/pulled/ I am very pleased how organic these movements are. I have to say I spend nearly half of the time to design the driver, and to make him move like that, but it was worth it. Additional equipment: In the mayor storage compartment the following accessories are placed: Round table, fishing rod, axe, and barbeque equipment. Also, there is vast assortment of stuff that can be placed onto the table or hand held: Round glass plate full of fruits, glass of soda, book, netbook, camera, Cell phone. And picture of the camper with plates next to it, to make sure it fits to the rules: There are 4 of 1x10 plates, and 1 of 1x6 plate. At the back there are 2 of the 1x8 plates. Video: Dont forget to check it out: http://youtu.be/4kqe2RXqES4 This is one of my favorite projects. Size limitation was a very big challenge, but thanks to the great dark red bicycle rims, I have found the perfect scale, that fits both bike, driver and camper. I have intentionally added a lots of stuff to this model, making it even a little bit over cramped with stuff, but I felt that all of this stuff just make it more independent, versatile and likeable.

I agree. Saturday or Sunday.

One of the nicest large scale MT cars. And I think you should not remove parts to make it lighter. Outstanding!

Brick built boom will bent much less.Additional reinforcement can be made by rotating the boom by 90 degrees. That way, bending is virtually impossible. But it requires lots of parts.

Decals (stickers) will be allowed if you've made them yourself, but no cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. So, does this mean that I can take a small random net picture of a tree or rainbow or whatever theme I need, modify the picture to fit on space I need, tweak it to my needs (color, add few tweaks) and print it? I would like to use few of this, very small stickers. Is it ok?

These are just 1H sets.

There is a nice single picture with springs explained, regarding shape and color of the absorbers and springs. I am not home, but i am sure someone has it and will post it.

You should postpone the wedding until you have finished this truck! :) (just kidding) Great truck. Hard to imagine how big it actually is.

AT mobile cranes, such as this Grove, have rubber mounted carrier cabin. So resting the boom on the holders on the cabin is not realistic. Instead, the boom is resting on the separate support that is attached at the front of the chassis, and usually have triangular shape.

Too bad you did not drive it outside, but it is too shiny to get dirty :) As others said, one of the best TT. Look, techniques, performance.

Enlarge it a bit, and here you go!

I would not change the steering at the moment, it looks good for now. Late, when you add the body, it may prove to be a little too big or unpractical. But this would not be a playing model, but rather static. The body would by very tricky to build. Some cool (and challenging) angles there! Good luck!

I think this can beat any lego mobile crane so far. The same that you mentioned, Liebherr ltm 11200 Built by LiftingBricks It is built with technic and system bricks and uses bigger wheels (24x43) than Jeroes's crane. Unfortunately it uses non lego turntable. Dont know haw many pieces, but probably more than 10000.

I always order part just for current MOC i am building, and very often, for future mocs. Order size is, on average, 40euros. I choose the shop by price of the bricks, and shipping prices, and by location, respectively. Small story: I have ordered quite a big order from European seller. Accidentally I forgot that order valued more than xxx euros are held on my custom for a two weeks, and I have to pay very high taxes...up to 50% of the order. I was very annoyed by that, cos I already placed the order. I thought that this seller is from Germany. But, later that same day, my cousin called me and offered me and my girlfriend vacation/ride to the Bratislava/Vienna/Graz, for a weekend with him and his wife. I said of course, lets go. I was about to cancel that order with a apology, and when I got to the seller page, I noticed something great...seller is not from Germany, but from Austria, city of Graz...I asked him is it a problem if I come in person and take my 1.5 kg order, he said no problem! And there I will save lots of money for shipping, and lots of money on customs! Hope no one from my customs is AFOL and read this :)

I have LEGO all of my life, and only recently I built my own lego room in a basement a year ago. Complete tutorial: HERE Video: HERE.

With steering would be even cooler, but nevertheless very nice entry, That opening front and engine design are superb.

It is simple function, but it is better without it in a big crane. Imagine rotating the superstructure with hand, while the model has gear-driven rotation.

Sweet sweet time of the year!

I would not. I enjoy trying to make something with parts available. And I love how we get new parts each year.

I like it more than your original liftarm. Try to make the whole reaper the same color..LBG or DBG. Alternatively, you could try to cover liftarm with 1x1 round plates with both sides. Each 1x1 goes to each hole of the liftarm.

One of the top three studless supercars. Really resembles to the original car!

Make the ripper brick built. Why 18 studs wide shield?