Cumulonimbus Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 here is the U 500 version U 500 wheelcover von efferman auf Flickr Very nice, is it possible to increase the offset of the ring which protects the bolts and maybe reduce the 'depth' of the rim? In case of the standard rims of the U500, the ring sticks a bit out of the tyres. I gues this could be achieved by adding a bushing as a spacer behind the cover, but will this result in a gap between the cover and the rims? Keep up the good work! Quote
ritztoys Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 WOW!!! Can't wait to get my covers for the U406. Do you have an overall picture? Pat Why yes I do............ Makes this MOC very pretty................ :thumbup: Quote
efferman Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 yes there will be a gap, because the two sides of the rim are different and i dont want that the cover cant be pressed into the rim. the actual look fits good to a wide tire option, for everything else bushings can be used to adjust the height. @ ritztoys, that looks gorgeous Quote
Cumulonimbus Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 yes there will be a gap, because the two sides of the rim are different and i dont want that the cover cant be pressed into the rim. the actual look fits good to a wide tire option, for everything else bushings can be used to adjust the height. I understand, I'm happy with that. I think I'll order a set of covers for my Unimog and a set for my future 42030. They come as white parts, right? I need to figure out the correct paint colors to approach the Lego colors. Thank you! Quote
efferman Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 it is uploaded should be able to order in a few minutes https://www.shapeways.com/model/1761891/u-500-wheelcover.html?li=my-models&materialId=6 Quote
ritztoys Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Cumulonimbus, As a suggestion I used a brand of paint called, Krylon, it sticks very well to this kind of plastic. Quote
Pat-Ard Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 This loader looks great!!! Thanks for the pictures... And thanks for the hint regarding the paint... Quote
Cumulonimbus Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Cumulonimbus, As a suggestion I used a brand of paint called, Krylon, it sticks very well to this kind of plastic. Thanks for the tip. Is there something like a conversion table for Lego colors to RAL or Pantone numbers? I think I saw something ages ago, but can't trace it back. Quote
Pat-Ard Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 There are tables with the RGB codes and Pantone of the Lego colors and there are websites with converters from RGB to RAL... Quote
efferman Posted March 6, 2014 Author Posted March 6, 2014 a short question, what do you think about this cover? speichenfelge von efferman auf Flickr Quote
Pat-Ard Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 wow, sexy... reminds me of old Triumphs or Jaguars... Quote
weavil Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Those covers look spectacular on the loader!!!!! Just need some yellow axles now. Quote
timslegos Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Did the medium turntable ever come in Effe? tim Quote
efferman Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) the ups tracking says that it will be today in my hands edit: they are here 100_1007 von efferman auf Flickr edit² the turntable is to tight so dont order it at this time. but one is good to know, it is not possible to dismantle it Edited March 7, 2014 by efferman Quote
D3K Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Why not draw up some pneumatic cylinder brackets? Quote
Pat-Ard Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I think he means something like this: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=53178 Quote
efferman Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 when it is this part why design one ? i dont think a printed part will be cheaper. or should it deliver a different functionality? Quote
Pat-Ard Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 The original parts are quiet expensive, I think he thinks, that the printed ones would come cheapter... Quote
efferman Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 i will see what i can do btw 100_1014 von efferman auf Flickr Quote
Balrog Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 i will see what i can do btw 100_1014 von efferman auf Flickr Now that is very useful!!! Quote
efferman Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 this part i have wanted for years. if you order it, the holes need some cleaning. the pinholes are not completely round and the crossholes are very tight Quote
Cumulonimbus Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I ordered my Unimog U500 covers. Since the 42030 is not available yet, I guess it's rather pointless to order covers for it now. I'm curious about the quality and strength. This is a big step for a Lego purist like me :), but I guess if Lego makes cosmetic wheel covers (for it's Ferrari's for example), why couldn't we? Quote
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