The Reader Posted January 15 Posted January 15 (edited) When I saw this new mudguard (part 1846) in set 77012 back in 2023 I immediately wanted to use it for an Adventurers' car. But only 6w, not 8w as in set 77012. Thanks to @SERVATOR (to whom go all the credits) and his great car MOCs I got some inspiration how to build a modern version of the legendary Scorpion Tracker. (If you haven't seen @SERVATOR 's cars yet you have to visit his IG account (@servator_bricks). Awesome MOCs!) And here it is - the new Scorpion Tracker 2023! ("2023" because this is the year part 1846 was released and because it is 25 years after the release of set 5918.) As always critics and comments are welcome. Edited January 15 by The Reader Quote
lifeinplastic Posted January 15 Posted January 15 I love it! Just imagine what the Lego group could do with the Adventurers line given the parts and colours available today. Having said that, one of the best parts was the chassis allowing the minifigs to sit adjacent to each other (I think this first appeared in the theme). I always like your versions of these sets - staying true to the original theme while also incorporating newer parts. Quote
The Reader Posted January 15 Author Posted January 15 @lifeinplastic Thank you very much for your kind words. 1 hour ago, lifeinplastic said: Just imagine what the Lego group could do with the Adventurers line given the parts and colours available today. I fully agree! 1 hour ago, lifeinplastic said: I always like your versions of these sets - staying true to the original theme while also incorporating newer parts. Yes, I try to keep the old, classic parts (as the cockpit piece or pronted pieces) and mix them in a modest way with modern parts. Just a smooth make-over but with a classic touch. 1 hour ago, lifeinplastic said: (I think this first appeared in the theme) Yes it did. And it was used by TLG until recently (in lime and azure not very useful colours). Quote
icm Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Very good use of those wheel arches. I have one of those Adventurers car pieces kicking around in my bins somewhere and I haven't been sure what to do with it - this is a good idea. Would you be willing to post any more pictures of how the chassis is built? Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 Ok, another neat part is being added to my Bricklink want list. Nice MOC @The Reader, I always love your classic-yet-updated builds! (Adventurers FTW!) Quote
The Reader Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 21 hours ago, icm said: Very good use of those wheel arches. I have one of those Adventurers car pieces kicking around in my bins somewhere and I haven't been sure what to do with it - this is a good idea. Would you be willing to post any more pictures of how the chassis is built? Thank you very much. Yes, sure, I will post some photos with details. Please give me some days to take the photos. 20 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: Ok, another neat part is being added to my Bricklink want list. Nice MOC @The Reader, I always love your classic-yet-updated builds! (Adventurers FTW!) Thank you ver much. Very appreciated. This part comes in dark brown and white, too. PaB has it for 0,57 € which is IMHO not a bad price. I will try it next for a truck. Quote
Autumn Posted January 17 Posted January 17 (edited) Nice build! I always click on them when you post yours! On 1/15/2025 at 9:32 PM, lifeinplastic said: I love it! Just imagine what the Lego group could do with the Adventurers line given the parts and colours available today. Having said that, one of the best parts was the chassis allowing the minifigs to sit adjacent to each other (I think this first appeared in the theme). I always like your versions of these sets - staying true to the original theme while also incorporating newer parts. The chassis was last used in 2021. If it doesn't appear in another set soon TLG will retire it! That would make me sad. Edited January 17 by Autumn Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 5 hours ago, Autumn said: Nice build! I always click on them when you post yours! The chassis was last used in 2021. If it doesn't appear in another set soon TLG will retire it! That would make me sad. I would make me sad too. Side note: I wish they'd release it in a neutral color, like white or light bluish gray... or both! Quote
Autumn Posted January 17 Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Murdoch17 said: I would make me sad too. Side note: I wish they'd release it in a neutral color, like white or light bluish gray... or both! Agreed. White especially is long overdue. Quote
The Reader Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 On 1/17/2025 at 4:58 PM, Autumn said: Nice build! I always click on them when you post yours! Thank you very much! On 1/17/2025 at 10:52 PM, Murdoch17 said: like white or light bluish gray... or both! Both, please! @icm Here you are. It's quite simple once I had figured it out. It should be pretty easy to build other models on this chassis. Quote
Takanuinuva Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Nice build. Though feels like you could make it a bit more sturdy by using a 2x12 plate for the chassis. As it does look like the wheels on the back could come off pretty easily Quote
icm Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Thanks for the pictures! I just put it together in Studio a moment ago. Quote
The Reader Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Takanuinuva said: Nice build. Though feels like you could make it a bit more sturdy by using a 2x12 plate for the chassis. As it does look like the wheels on the back could come off pretty easily Thanks. And yes, you might be right. But the most important thing is to lock the mudguards to the cockpit piece on top (tan 2x2 plate with tan 1x2 brick in the front and two black 1x2 plates with tan 4x4 plate in the back). This gives most sturdiness. 36 minutes ago, icm said: Thanks for the pictures! I just put it together in Studio a moment ago. You're very welcome! Edited January 22 by The Reader Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, icm said: Thanks for the pictures! I just put it together in Studio a moment ago. I'm also gonna build one, but in dark azure instead of tan. Thanks @The Reader! Quote
The Reader Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 @icm and @Murdoch17 I'm looking forward to see your cars! Quote
Feuer Zug Posted January 23 Posted January 23 Solid build. The new pieces seamlessly fit with the old to recreate this classic. Quote
The Reader Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 7 hours ago, Feuer Zug said: Solid build. The new pieces seamlessly fit with the old to recreate this classic. Thank you. Yes, the new mudguards fit quite well. Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 @The Reader I've just designed a LDD version of your car in black with train wheels, which my brother rendered for me because I suck at Studio. I linked back to your album with the instructions in the description, and I hope you approve of my changes. I'll let you know when it's really built! Quote
The Reader Posted January 24 Author Posted January 24 8 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: in black with train wheels Now this is cool. The all black colour gives it great gangster vibes. But why train wheels? 8 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: I linked back to your album with the instructions in the description, and I hope you approve of my changes. That's very kind, thank you. Using the 1x1x3 panel solved a problem I had: I wanted to use the 1x1x4 fence piece but this was too long by one stud. I didn't think about that 1x3 panel. Well don by you! 8 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: I'll let you know when it's really built! I'm looking forward to see it. Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 41 minutes ago, The Reader said: Now this is cool. The all black colour gives it great gangster vibes. But why train wheels? That's very kind, thank you. Using the 1x1x3 panel solved a problem I had: I wanted to use the 1x1x4 fence piece but this was too long by one stud. I didn't think about that 1x3 panel. Well don by you! I'm looking forward to see it. The converted car (technically a railmobile) is going to work in my 1920s / '30s railroad. During the Depression, (or for really cash starved railroads at any point since 1915 or so), they used modified cars for certain jobs. In this case, it's supposed to be more of an track inspection / official's vehicle. This way a superintendent could travel quickly throughout his entire division without having to hop onto a train., and this would also give him a better look at the track conditions to see what needs repair. I hope this answers your question, @The Reader. Quote
The Reader Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 @Murdoch17Thank you very much for that explanation! Quote
Murdoch17 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, The Reader said: @Murdoch17Thank you very much for that explanation! No problem @The Reader! By the way: I just got the final parts to make it in the real world today. I'll tag you when I make my EB post so you can see it, as it differs somewhat from the original digital model... Quote
The Reader Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 12 minutes ago, Murdoch17 said: No problem @The Reader! By the way: I just got the final parts to make it in the real world today. I'll tag you when I make my EB post so you can see it, as it differs somewhat from the original digital model... Sounds very good. I'm looking forward to see your MOC. Quote
sander1992 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Great use of the new mudguards. I love your version of the Scorpion Tracker. Quote
The Reader Posted February 16 Author Posted February 16 7 hours ago, sander1992 said: Great use of the new mudguards. I love your version of the Scorpion Tracker. Thank you very much! Quote
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