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I got a couple of Mini-Z Overlands recently and after running around the RCP track and hitting a few jumps, I decided to build an obstacle course to be placed on the RCP track or to be used as a stand alone obstacle.
This is part of a series of photos detailing the construction of an obstacle course for Mini-Z Overlands.
For more about Mini-Z racing check out minispeedway.com.
A massive concept vehicle, loosely based on a real vehicle called the Overland Train, which was manufactured by LeTourneau for the U.S. Army in the 1960's. The vehicle was 570 feet long, and could carry 150 tons of cargo over most any terrain. Sadly, the Army thought that newly developed, at the time, heavy lift helicopters made the concept outdated. And, in 1969, the vehicle was scrapped. However, the cab/tractor section still remains, as a display at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona.
Wikipedia on this vehicle and other similar machines: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overland_train
This model is actually a bit more primitive than the real thing, having no real replicated interior or exterior for the cab, and the trailer modules are far more primitive, not featuring drive, or steering. Due to the length and issues with getting the trailers to track straight, driving the thing indoors is virtually impossible. I also found out that the cab unit has all wheel steering, which I did not implement.
Overland Track
My first shoot with the Canon 100mm 2.8 USM macro lens. It worked a treat after this severe frost near Barn Bluff.
Specifications : Caon 5D, polarizing filter, ISO 200, f22, shutter 1 second.
"Highly Commended" in ANZANG competition 2007, featured in the year book.
Traction testing.
This is part of a series of photos detailing the construction of an obstacle course for Mini-Z Overlands.
For more about Mini-Z racing check out minispeedway.com.
OK, time to seal it up and give the surface some toughness and durability. I am using some Elastomeric paint from Benjamin Moore. Very stretchy, can be built up in thickness and fills gaps and holes well. I am using several coats.
This is part of a series of photos detailing the construction of an obstacle course for Mini-Z Overlands.
For more about Mini-Z racing check out minispeedway.com.
The Overlander pulls out of Wellington Station having disgorged its passengers after their 12 hour journey from Auckland. Glasnevinz looks on from the stadium concourse.
More elevation and features. Now we have the Matterhorn!
This is part of a series of photos detailing the construction of an obstacle course for Mini-Z Overlands.
For more about Mini-Z racing check out minispeedway.com.
Bailey and Morgan Laplante - daughters of Michael and Christine Laplante and granddaughters of Barbara and John Laplante. Overland Park is a suburb of Kansas City.
August 10th 2002: On top of the "Arch of Neutrality" a golden plated statue of then President Türkmenbaşy rotates always facing the sun.
Full Tour: youtu.be/Kxrz3N7_4HA
PDF Instructions: www.luxurybrickstore.com
This is a fully self-contained robust overland vehicle made with LEGO bricks that offers luxury off-grid living. It was modeled after the Earthroamer LTI. Built on a Ford F-550 chassis, this camper will take your mini-figs to places other vehicles would never dare.
The interior offers generous space to relax, eat, play games, work, or watch movies. The over-cab bunk makes a great lounge area for reading, watching TV or listening to music, while the main cabin space provides seating for up to 4 mini-figs. There is also plenty of storage for food, clothes, and gear.
In this photo you should be able to see what looks like tire tracks. I am working these in with the thick paint as a base for finishing the piece off later.
This is part of a series of photos detailing the construction of an obstacle course for Mini-Z Overlands.
For more about Mini-Z racing check out minispeedway.com.
I got around to scanning this photo I took when I was 17 on a trip to Rochelle. This is an empty coal train heading back to the powder river basin and the last train I would see for the day. I tried to enter this into the Trains photo contest under the student catagory and got nowhere. I took this on a straight 35mm fuji handheld camera on Kodak Goldmax film. I must say, not too bad for 1998 with a point and shoot! I wish the scan looked a bit better though.
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