Posted May 16, 20159 yr Hey All! So I absolutely love the JW line (If you can't tell from me practically living in that thread now), and particularly love the realism of the line! I own all the sets apart from the T-Rex tracker, but have always been bugged by the Helicopter in the Pterandon tracker set, and wanted to have a go at modifying it to get rid of that massive net-catcher and make the turret look more streamlined with the body of the vehicle. Below you can see the modification from a front view and a side view, and then the mechanism used. It didn't require too many parts but I am very happy with the results! When I have some more spare time I want to work out a way to add more depth to the Helicopter so that the minifigure can actually use the turret, but don't want to change the shape as I am happy with how close the current model is to it's on screen appearance. If anyone has any ideas, let me know! From this point I now want to look at buying two more Dilophosaurus Ambushes, and using the parts to create the 6x6 we see in Jurassic World. Thanks for looking!
May 16, 20159 yr Good work. A 6x6 would be cool to see as well. I'll be keeping up with your progress. :thumbup:
May 16, 20159 yr Author Good work. A 6x6 would be cool to see as well. I'll be keeping up with your progress. :thumbup: Thanks for taking the time out to leave such kind words buddy! Tomorrow I might rebuild the 4x4 in LDD, and then experiment with 6x6 designs from there. As Jurassic World has a whole host of vehicles which aren't represented in LEGO yet, I have a lot of options for different designs. I'd also like to make one of the golf cart style vehicles too, although that design would be much more fragile.
May 19, 20159 yr Nice! I am planning to do something like this myself. Remove that hideous net launcher, swap out a couple other pieces, and you have a nice little SHIELD chopper.
May 19, 20159 yr Author Nice! I am planning to do something like this myself. Remove that hideous net launcher, swap out a couple other pieces, and you have a nice little SHIELD chopper. Thanks man. :) I look forward to seeing your SHIELD Helicopter when it is done!!! :)
June 16, 20159 yr I also modified my 75915 helicopter. As there is already this thread, I decided it was not necessary to make a new one. 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr I swapped out the white for dark gray, replaced the net launcher with a gun, and applied some SHIELD stickers. It's Agent Coulson approved! 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr
June 17, 20159 yr Author I also modified my 75915 helicopter. As there is already this thread, I decided it was not necessary to make a new one. 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr I swapped out the white for dark gray, replaced the net launcher with a gun, and applied some SHIELD stickers. It's Agent Coulson approved! 75915 SHIELD Helicopter by mediumsnowman, on Flickr Sweet build man, looks great. :) Edited June 17, 20159 yr by LegoFan117
June 17, 20159 yr This a good idea, however, I don't own this set yet! I will get it now that I have seen what good can be done with it!
June 17, 20159 yr Author This a good idea, however, I don't own this set yet! I will get it now that I have seen what good can be done with it! Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. Is a great Helicopter.
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