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[The Stig Farmer]

I wanted some speakers for my MP3 player. So....

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They work! It's not high tech but having five different chambers for the sound to resonate in makes the cheap and tinny factory speaker sound much better.

Excellent! Is there a recipe for this?

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Excellent! Is there a recipe for this?

I can make some instructions for you on LDD if you're interested. I'll need the Lego dimensions of your music player and the location of the speaker.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Dimensions as in, bricks and studs? If so it's 8x13 (width x height). Speaker's on the back near the top. Cheers 👍

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Dimensions as in, bricks and studs? If so it's 8x13 (width x height). Speaker's on the back near the top. Cheers 👍

Do you have the depth as well? In normal brick height or mm, either works. And I should probably have asked for a photo of speaker placement so I can better design it.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

Do you have the depth as well? In normal brick height or mm, either works. And I should probably have asked for a photo of speaker placement so I can better design it.

2 studs deep. And the speaker is very close to the top on the back surface.

 

[AlvaroF]

Since I saw the LDD here, I decided to give it a go and try to build a Morgan 3-Wheeler, but I'm having trouble with that teardrop shape. Can you point me in the right direction, please? I also want to know what's the best aproach, using convetional bricks or Technic bricks.

 

[Brutaka]

Since I saw the LDD here, I decided to give it a go and try to build a Morgan 3-Wheeler, but I'm having trouble with that teardrop shape. Can you point me in the right direction, pleaes? I also want to know what's the best aproach, using convetional bricks or Technic bricks.

You'll have a better chance of getting a genuine teardrop shape out of technic parts. In the end it is what you prefer to use.

 

[AlvaroF]

You'll have a better chance of getting a genuine teardrop shape out of technic parts. In the end it is what you prefer to use.

I tried the Technic parts, and this is a very wip, since I'm learning how to wort with the program, plus it requires a study of the models I own.

*Edit*

Today I tried to do something out of bricks because this teardrop is hard. I reached the same WIP as above, but then something wasn't right and I had to restart.

Quite pleased with the shape I could get. Progress on this will be ultra slow because I'm worthless at this

 

[R5]

Better than what I used to do, my models were mostly simple things with few parts.

I have no idea why it does this, but LDD lags my computer like crazy so I don't use it at all.

 

[AlvaroF]

More progress on the Morgan. I decided to do and hybrid brick-technic. But it is painful, one step foward, two steps back. I have to figure out a working suspension system for the back wheel, because it has absolutly 0 space. Then I have figure out how to close uneven gaps on the top. But I'll end up rebuiding the entire thing altogether as I'm yet to scale it correcty.

So a small work log:
Rear suspension, close the back of the car, the entire front, including suspension, engine and steering and making each one of these things working. Interior, chassis and make sure that the model holds on together.

Resuming, I'm clinically insane by doing these things for the first time playing with the LDD.

Now the pics:

 

[Spacegoat]

Just finished up on the F40. Such a great kit.

Spoiler: pictures

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

And yes, I did convert it to right hand drive because reasons.
Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

 

[Nessy]

Haven't finished the Lancia yet but started on a Transformer. It's going to be Arcee, from the original 'Transformers the movie'.

Still a fair bit to do and I hope to finish the Lancia beforehand, but fairly pleased with how it's going.

Also added a pic of the Tyrrell but better rendered than what the LDD does.


G1 Arcee:




Tyrrell P34:

 

[Legro]

Find the Lego's own Lego road options limited. Well here's one rather detailed alternative.

http://gallaghersart.com/page/custom_modular_snot_roads_version_sp04g
http://gallaghersart.com/page/custom_modular_snot_roads_version_sp02
http://gallaghersart.com/page/custom_modular_lego_snot_roads_version_sp01
http://gallaghersart.com/page/misc_custom_lego_roads

 

[kolio]

Just finished up on the F40. Such a great kit.

Spoiler: pictures

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

And yes, I did convert it to right hand drive because reasons.
Lego Ferrari F40 by VC SL/E, on Flickr

I built a couple cars as a kid. A Ford GT and a Dump Truck of some sort.

But this, I will be asking for my 19th Birthday.

 

[Nessy]

Finally making a start on the interior. It's a tight fit though. The front seats can't really be moved from where they are.

 

[Nessy]

Slight update on the Delta:

It now has a dashboard. It took ages to connect the steering to the pinion (correct angle), and was something I was putting off because I knew it would be a headache. Overall I think it turned out quite well, but i'm still not pleased with the seat placements, though they really need to stay where they are. Also the steering wheel is a bit too big, but it's Lego, so there's bound to be limitations/compromises.

Next step will be rear seats and boot, and then finally cosmetic engine and underbody detail.

 

[kolio]

So I am quite worthless with the LDD.

Not sure what my first car project will be though.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Some picks from Brickvention

 

[Brutaka]

That Eagle F1 caught my eye, you don't happen to have anymore pictures of that?

 

[Roo]

That Eagle F1 caught my eye, you don't happen to have anymore pictures of that?

http://roscopc.it/#/2/2

That guy's done some very impressive F1 cars. Have a look through and marvel.

 

[Nessy]

http://roscopc.it/#/2/2

That guy's done some very impressive F1 cars. Have a look through and marvel.

Those are works of art.


Slight update on the Delta:

Interior is now done. Just need to do the engine bay and chassis, (chassis probably won't have that much to it, due to limited space).

 

[AlvaroF]

Very WIP, but final version at last! Getting happy with shape, a few minor (huge) details to sort in the teardrop, but not the shape but it's arrangement.

I can only wish I was as talented as that F1 guy or even @Nessy! Great work btw! The Delta looks spot on and pretty cool indeed

 

[ProjectWHaT]

So this is cool.

http://lego.gizmodo.com/the-curves-on-legos-new-technic-porsche-911-are-just-pe-1755216880

 

[Nessy]

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Very WIP, but final version at last! Getting happy with shape, a few minor (huge) details to sort in the teardrop, but not the shape but it's arrangement.

I can only wish I was as talented as that F1 guy or even @Nessy! Great work btw! The Delta looks spot on and pretty cool indeed

First off, thanks! I'm just a beginner at the LDD stuff though. If you want to see some really amazing stuff, you should check out some of the builders on Lego Mocpages.

Secondly. Great call on using the motorbike wheel. 👍 That should free up quite a lot of room for some swing arms and suspension. Really like how you've used a frame to check the dims as well. It's looking great! so far.

^ I really like that Porsche, but it's a shame it's got the camo/disguise, would be so much better without it (imo).

 

[Robin]

@Nessy are you going to order the Delta model when your done? I can imagine it's going to be pricey!

It's a big change from the early days of Technic car models when they literally had no curved pieces and they had to do curvy cars with piping!

 

[SPhilli911]

I will most definitely get that Porsche set. Apparently the actual set will not be in camo like that.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/intel-about-this-years-lego-technic-sets-1755184967

 

[Nessy]

@Nessy are you going to order the Delta model when your done? I can imagine it's going to be pricey!



It's a big change from the early days of Technic car models when they literally had no curved pieces and they had to do curvy cars with piping!

Well, it's approaching 2500 pieces and I haven't even done the engine detail yet! I think it will be quite expensive but if I shop wisely on Bricklink I may just build it. On a side note, I used Bricklink for all the additional parts, I think I'll be needing for my Lego rollercoaster, and came across some great bargains. It did take me about 2 days of sifting through and comparing prices on that site though... And I've yet to finish building the thing as I want to do some mock-ups (physics purposes) on Rollercoaster Tycoon World, first, but they pushed back release date on that game.

 

[AlvaroF]

First off, thanks! I'm just a beginner at the LDD stuff though. If you want to see some really amazing stuff, you should check out some of the builders on Lego Mocpages.

Secondly. Great call on using the motorbike wheel. 👍 That should free up quite a lot of room for some swing arms and suspension. Really like how you've used a frame to check the dims as well. It's looking great! so far.

^ I really like that Porsche, but it's a shame it's got the camo/disguise, would be so much better without it (imo).

You may be beginner, but I couldn't ever do somthing like that Delta.

And it fitted the scale better. Now I've cleared lots of troubles that I had. I'm now rebuilding the sides. Also I can't decide on the display that fits the teardrop better along the lines of the car. Slowly getting there. It's now the technical stuff that's getting me worried. My technic sets will be my saving grace

 

[ScottPuss20]

You may be beginner, but I couldn't ever do somthing like that Delta.

And it fitted the scale better. Now I've cleared lots of troubles that I had. I'm now rebuilding the sides. Also I can't decide on the display that fits the teardrop better along the lines of the car. Slowly getting there. It's now the technical stuff that's getting me worried. My technic sets will be my saving grace

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Here's some inspiration

 

[daan]

I will most definitely get that Porsche set. Apparently the actual set will not be in camo like that.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/intel-about-this-years-lego-technic-sets-1755184967

Oh, FFS.