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Another retro-built from the guy born in 1980-something: a classic bike (originally from 6644 Road Rebel/Road Racer Transporter) with sidecar. A couple of unusual facts about this build. Firstly, it was actually built during my dark age (If that's possible). This is the earliest known photograph of it, from 2008. At that time, I've rarely touched my old Lego, and never considered buying new Lego: since the modern 'City' products were still age rated 5 - 12, I assumed they would still be almost as simplified as the Town Jr range (I later found this was not the case but not before I had missed many great products). Still, this was one of the few projects I still wanted to work on and finish. To date, this might be the only project from the last decade I have managed to finish. Also, it was built without any knowledge of Lego's previous attempts to model sidecars. I was genuinely surprised to find that they had released a Sidecar set in 1978! Since sidecars, in reality, were old hat before I was born, it's not surprising that I missed all those models. I can assure you all, the design of this Sidecar is entirely my own. This photo of the Sidecar alone shows the connection I used, a 1×2 plate with hook (probably from a Res-Q set) attached to a modified tile on the side of the bike. However, I have found the hook and claw connection is stronger than the clutch power of the tile on the bike. Therefore, when the Sidecar is remove the tile comes off to! The Sidecar is a very compact build, with ten pieces in a very small space, not counting the wheel. It has been modified several times. While it had a rear light from the start, the headlight is most recent addition. I considered hanging the headlight outside for a more retro look, but I figured the setup was wide enough already, as it is already wider than most classic town vehicles! One advantage over most Lego vehicles, though: this setup can actually carry two people!
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This is the first MOC I completed since coming out of my dark age. All parts are from my 90s Lego collection.The base is from a 1999 Shell promotional set, which used the 1996 style Formula One cars. A 2 x 2 plate above the rear bearing gives the car its aggressive slanted stance. That, and the long rear section, mark this car out as a mid-engined supercar. Like the exterior, the interior is all red, including the steering column. Access is via the traditional hinged roof. The leather jacketed driver is probably from a Town Jr set. I call him Quentin. The front-end was built as low as possible for aerodynamics. Styling is rather plain, but the wide racing wheels (also from the Shell promotional) make a bigger impression. The huge rear section is the car's powerhouse. Opening the rear hinged plate reveals the V8 engine (I usually assume two cylinders per stud). It too has a red colour scheme. The radio antenna and the lack of a spoiler mark this vehicle out as a roadgoing supercar, turning heads wherever it goes. At times, I have considered adding modern, specialised elements to make this car look more like a supercar, but I prefer it as it is, full of classic town atmosphere even though it was built in 2014! The only part I am unsure about is the radio antenna, a staple of classic town vehicles, but in this case it may spoil the vehicle's lines. What do other members think? The car was completed before I heard of the upcoming Speed Champions supercar line, which I am now really looking forward to. For a parting shot, here is the car with both hinges proudly open. The hinge is dead, long live the hinge!
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Hi guys, Long lurker , rare poster here, been building a town and capturing the progress on Instagram for mine and kids posterity . Feel free to click the link and watch the progress , thanks and any guidance or help greatly received Just click in the photo link them click my username to see the progress pics from the start
