2012/05/01

8109 – Flatbed Truck

 

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During the first prototypes of my upcoming tractor..

I regurlarly had to tow it back to the “garage” after some more or less successfull practical tests. That gave me a reason to by the the Lego Flatbed Truck. It also gave me a highly needed refill of “standard” parts.

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I especially liked the function for extending the wheel lift. By simply rotating an axle, a sequence of movements were executed; extend, “flip over”, extend, rise.

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When rising the flat bed the rear chassis was lowered simultaneous by raising the wheels. This gave a gentle angle between the flatbed and the ground. 

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Mechanically the truck exceeded my expectations, but however it is always more fun with something that can acutally move on its own (whihc .

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