Thursday, February 11, 2010

Blade Runner Spinner made from Meccano parts




Lego built the one and only Spinner for Syd Mead (http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/06/25/exclusive-oneofakind.html). I want to build one using the Meccano parts and think it would be fun. The size of wheels are out of proportion, but I think they look great. Smaller wheels from Meccano don't have the futuristic feeling. Because of the wheel size, the arm supporting the front wheels are also longer than a usual spinner.

The whole project is based on an old Meccano kit I bought from ebay. I also ordered several flexible plates from http://www.meccanoshop.co.uk/. Decals are made using Bare-metal-foil products. I am getting more interested now in making more vehicles with sci-fi origins using Meccano parts. This combination provides a strange blend of industrial and space-age feelings.

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