Bren Mods

Every time I think I can improve on a Brickmania kit, I am reminded that Dan is a genius, who probably went over and discarded those same ideas I thought might work.

 

I really wanted to update the wheels and suspension on the latest Bren carrier Brickmania put out, but didn't have much luck.

 

This was my favorite looking attempt, pretty much copied from Rum Runner's Bren.

 

Pros: Tan color, wheels look correct (spoked and right size). Springs easily added. (Would have used tan robot arms, gray was just for test shot.)

 

Cons: Track links, both TLG and Brickmania, would not sit right, and would not roll. The paired spoked wheels are too close to each other, and bind. Also problems with the rear spring hitting the tread, and the return roller binding with the wheels.

 

Looks pretty good from a distance; maybe I'll keep some for background shots. Or I might attempt a major rebuild to make them work.

Done