Briam Williams is both a LEGO MOCer and a Scale Modeler and he's also a train fanatic! What really cough our attention this time is the amount of skill he shows on this cold war era armament, the MM1 Teracruzer.
The following description was taken directly from his Flickr album. Pay close attention to this outstanding piece of history!
"Remembering a kinder time when, instead of turning against each other, Americans united against the very real threat of communism. Shown here is a Martin Mace Nuclear Missile and MM1 Teracruzer Mobile Launch Platform as they appeared at Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1957 2nd Inaugural Parade. (The missile is labeled for the previously deployed “Matador” missile)"
"The MM1 Teracruzer and Mace missiles were powerful symbols of America’s industrial know-how and military power defending Europe against Soviet aggression. The Teracruzer was built in Wisconsin by the Four Wheel Drive Auto Company (FWD) who pioneered all wheel drive vehicles. All 8 of the specially made Goodyear tires were powered, and their inflation manually adjustable from the cab to provide better traction on soil and higher fuel economy on roads. The frame was made of aluminum to minimize weight on wet soil. The hydraulically controlled trucks each steered independently and could be inclined forward to help climb obstacles."
"The distinctive truck suspensions are made possible on this model through the use of Sidan Toy’s BG15 Boltmaster element and Brickarm's Shotgun Shell. Each tire is made from 3-wide radar dishes wrapped in a structural sticker with the chevron pattern. The model is extensively decorated using custom cut vinyl decals including the orange color applied to the 2x4x4 Cylinder Halves. The unique angle of the wings is achieved through the use of technic chain links, minifig hands, and a Lego string element providing tension."
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