landroversforever Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I was wondering what people would think of haveing some imaginery builds? i have an idea for a build, which i am unable to do because of not having the money, or any space to do it. (i'm in 6th form and living at home ) and probably not the skills i have a rough knowlege (but theory) (compared to alot on here). how would it be made interesting and not just text text text and more text? what you think? Building a virtual one on a 3D CAD would be good but would needa real one measure from and i dont have a 3D package or a real one yet! Hope this doesnt sound completely Stupid... please tell me if it would be the most boring section on the site! Thanks if you have read this far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Have you seen the LR4x4 Vapour Build 2008 it seems designing it on paper only you'd be at least as far as Al, possibly further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't know how imaginary this will remain but for many reasons I drive a Skoda Octavia estate which suits my work up to a point. I really need a longer load bed. So I thought of getting a rear shunted Octavia 4x4 and grafting on the rear of a front damaged 4x4 and having a 6x6 Skoda like this: It will require a little bit of engineering work to get the drive to the rear axle but I have a cunning plan... Something else I was wondering was are there enough unwanted spares amongst the members of this forum to build a complete vehicle from scratch? Nothing extra to be bought except for safety reasons, just unwanted bits and pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 i'm meaning like a real build thread, only its just completely made up. maybe even its own small section? (or is that a stupid idea?) by the way, is this whats called a vapour build? just i havent come across the term before this forum, and i havent asked before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 If those who have the parts posted photos (taken from a similar angle) then someone who was good with photoshop could then assemble the bits into an imaginary vehicle. Would that be any good? I have worked through the process of making my 6x6 Skoda already to make sure it is possible. I just need someone to shunt mine up the rear so the insurance claim can set the ball in motion! OK, I leave the Skoda for another forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 my problem is the only land rover i own are Diecast ones, and a RR trayback i built out of lego. i dont have any real parts at all . i just wish i had the space to prove to dad that i can do things to a land rover, wish he had an interest in Land Rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 There's nothing wrong with only having Lego, so long as it is Lego Technic. I don't have a current Land Rover either and I can't decide if I should get another or something bigger again (or just spend my money on practical stuff like workshop equipment). I wanted a Scammel but didn't have space so I built a Lego Scammell Super Constructor recovery truck. It has twin drive motors, 6 wheel drive and full suspension. It also has a pneumatic crane and underlift and motorised legs at the back. The electric winch is good for a 2kg lift at full extension of the crane. In proper Scammell fashion it is also able to climb a vertical wall until it falls over. When I sold my AEC Matador timber tractor I missed it so I built one of them too. It is also driven by twin motors with 4 wheel drive and suspension. The winch is also rated at 2kg and the crane and ground anchor is manually operated like the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I' am going to be pedantic and point out that your Scammels cab resembles that of a Pioneer rather than a Super Constructor. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Lego isn't that easy to scale with, Bill, I had to do something to support the top of the winch. Also, before you mention it, I know it doesn't have a split screen, Lego don't make one. I am a 'Lego purist' I only use standard bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Really like those trucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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