Alternate number 22nd of LEGO Creator set 5867: a Hot Rod. Earlier on, one of the alternates I built from this set became a Street Rod. Even though it was a nice looking model with an interesting build, it didn’t really had the proper characteristics that Hot Rods are known for. So after revisiting this […]
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This Street Rod is an alternative model from set 42000. Features – V8 engine – Rear wheel drive – Full independent suspension – Steering through HoG and steering wheel – Spoiler/ backcover with mini linear actuator – Opening doors and bonnet (manual) Background It’s been a while since I created an alternate from a Technic […]
This model called “Hot pursuit” made it into the LEGO Factory set 5526: Skyline. When the virtual building program LEGO Digital Designer was launched, it was promoted with the LEGO Factory Competition. The brief was to create a micro city scenary with a maximum area of 16 x 16 studs. Special 8 x 8 “road” […]
Another alternate of Creator set 5867: #14 Muscle car. Muscle cars are particularly well known from the US, and basically consist of a stock car with a high performance, often V8 engine. They look quite ordinary and square, but have some specific features that give muscle cars their unique character. As an exemple one can […]
My first official model for The LEGO Group was this 8674 Ferrari F1, scale 1:8 for the Racers line. Features – Full independent suspension – V10 engine – Rear wheel drive – Steering – Detachable enginecover and nose Background After the succesful 8386 F1 Ferrari 1:10, the Racers team wanted a bigger version, with more […]
A modular Technic Supercar including 6-speed gearbox, full suspension, and V12. Features – Fully modular design, with separate units for: front and rear suspension, gearbox, and engine. – Lightweight Unibody frame – V12 engine – 6 speed gearbox, 5 + R – steering – independent wishbone suspension – front or rearwheel drive – opening doors, […]
A design study on the revolutionary powertrain of the Jeep Hurricane. Features – All wheel drive – All wheel steering – Full independent suspension – Skid steer option – Zero degree turning option – Double V8 engine Background In 2005 Jeep presented their ultimate Offroad vehicle on the Detroit motor show, the Jeep Hurricane. With […]
The LEGO® Build-It Book, Vol. 1: Amazing vehicles is now officially available! This book contains step-by-step, full color building instructions for 10 iconic vehicles. With just one group of LEGO bricks, you’ll be able to build any of the 10 models included in the book—from the easy-to-build Go-Kart to the intricate Rescue Truck. Other models […]
Alternate #16 of set 5867: Dune Buggy. This off-road racing vehicle is capable of taking any obstacle. Due to its light weight and a strong V4 engine on the back, it’s not only robust, but also quite fast, ideal for off-road racing events.
Alternate 15 from set 5867: Go Kart. Pretty much all racingdrivers start in go karts. There’s a good chance that you’ve tried one of those yourself. Due to their wide chassis and very low point of gravity, they are very stable on the circuit. Though they have small, often 1 cylinder engines, they still have […]