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
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