Bornin1980something Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 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! Quote
lightningtiger Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Neat classic town inspired design......Brick On 'Bornin1980something' ! Quote
gazumpty Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 brilliant design...reminds me of the classic bike MODs I tried back in my abandoned 80s youth :D Quote
Bornin1980something Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 ^Interesting. Do any of those survive? And do you have any pictures? Quote
LittleJohn Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Great work! I love how simple, yet effective it is Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Wow great idea and awesome realization! Quote
LAKAbricks Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Great idea, Bornin1980something. I have also considered making a sidecar for the classic motorbikes, though I have never had the idea to attach the sidecar to the motorbike like you have done. So far, I never got past the design I know - the 6622 Mailman on Motorcycle from 1984. Quote
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