Lego T-bucket

"Jim Spanfeller" (awesomeaustinv) 07/29/2020 at 10:34 • Filed to: Legolopnik

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This is a model I built a few years ago. I think the shape of the “bucket” portion came out great, but something about the chassis is just all wrong. I can’t explain  exactly what it is, but something about it is just not right... Ah, well. It still looks kinda cool.

ttyymmnn > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 10:45

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Maybe the chassis is a tad too long? Maybe move the rear wheels forward? I think the front half is fine. Great job. 

shop-teacher > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 10:52

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This is a great model. I love that engine design. I’m going to have to try to ape that one. As for your thoughts on the frame, it’s a little too long. I think if it was one, possibly two, bumps shorter it would be spot-on.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 10:54

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Awesome! I recently dusted off one my old kits that’s been sitting on a shelf for, no joke, 20+ years

I think what’s missing are some exhaust headers/ pipes

Jim Spanfeller > shop-teacher 07/29/2020 at 10:56

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Good point... Also, I think the ride height in the rear is a bit too high, and the track width back there could be a bit wider.

Jim Spanfeller > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 07/29/2020 at 10:59

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I believe the chrome pipes on the side are the exhaust pipes, and they do connect up to what appear to be exhaust manifolds... Nice model :)

Jim Spanfeller > ttyymmnn 07/29/2020 at 11:00

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Thank you. I might just have to revisit this one.

shop-teacher > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 11:00

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I think the track width is fine . It’s tough to judge the ride height in these pictures, because none of them are straight on.  T-Buckets tend to not be super low in general, and the back end is always higher than the front.

phenotyp > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 11:03

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Nice one!

Jim Spanfeller > shop-teacher 07/29/2020 at 11:12

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It’s mostly just in relation to the body the position of the rear wheels doesn’t look right to me... I dunno. Maybe it’d look better with just a shorter wheelbase.

shop-teacher > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 11:15

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Ah, I see what you’re saying now.  Yeah, maybe if it went up one plate height, that might look better.

Jim Spanfeller > shop-teacher 07/29/2020 at 11:18

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I also think the chassis itself is a bit too tall, and the body should sit lower on it...

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 11:22

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Yeah thanks! I meant on yours, though. Addressing your chassis comment, I think your model looks a little narrow. It might need some pipes or zoomies or something to fill out the sides of that engine.

Really looks great though

Jim Spanfeller > Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast 07/29/2020 at 11:32

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Ah. I agree, mine really needs exhaust pipes. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jim Spanfeller 07/29/2020 at 11:45

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Do they even produce those clear 1x2 bricks anymore?

Jim Spanfeller > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 07/29/2020 at 11:53

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Yes, but not the version with a tube down the center.