New video: Return of Trailer Tr6

Extending and retracting of second trailer. Trailer Tr6 is a brick build scale model of a Elphinstone Easyloader Road Train trailer in scale 1:17,5. This transformation happens after or before loading this second trailer on to the first one.

Website with online store went LIVE!!!

It's about a year ago I started realizing that it would be best to have my own website. There have been some great collaboration over the years for which I'm very grateful. Since I'm one of those guys who really knows what he wants and likes being independent so to speak works best. Well here it is: my new website with online store which is the one stop shop to get all you need.

Please go check it out if you care:

ingmarspijkhoven.com

New Website with Online Shop almost ready

It may seems like nothing has happened, but I can tell you that backstage we've been working very hard! Many things we had to take care of but...:
Only a matter of hours...a few days max and my website with online store will go life...! Working hard backstage to get everything sorted out in time...thanks for your patience and please stay tuned!

New page: Instructions

New page: "Instructions" is now available!!!

For your convenience now there's a page with an overview of the building instructions I have available. At the top there's the most recent release the more you scroll down the older the builds are.

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Fifth Wheel: how to make one!

Wouldn't it be cool going to an event with your trucks and trailers and those being interchangeable! So in other words, connect your truck to someone else's trailer and visa versa... For this reason here you'll find building instructions how to build a fifth wheel. This fifth wheel is applied to all trucks displayed here...

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Next level of remote controlling!

Just recently a partnership with SBrick has been established. Currently the models demonstrated on events are operated via SBricks and the amazing smartphone app. Also will all instructions currently available be updated so it includes the installation of an SBrick as well. Learn more >>>

Instructions Value Packs

As of now Instructions Value Packs are available as well. For your convenience the instructions of a truck and trailer have been combined. Essentially a set of instructions containing both truck and trailer. Learn more >>>

New page: Gallery

New page: "Gallery" is now available!!!

For you to enjoy, just a page with only pictures, just to scroll through! Only images to give you an idea what is build and what happens...

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’The Art Of Lego Scale Modeling’ released this week

Being released this week the book ’The Art Of Lego Scale Modeling’ features one of my models. This Nostarch Press hardcover gallery book is made by both my friends Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman. Getting an invitation to join such an amazing project is flattering. So hereby a special thanks to both of these amazing builders!

Especially designed for this book the model includes the best of both worlds, looks and functionality. It covers an accurate model of a classic Scania 3 series Torpedo truck and harbors functionalities such as remote driving and steering!

Now it even offers you the opportunity to build this featured truck yourself. Instructions will be sold at mocplans.com soon. So get yourself a copy of this book and get exited about all beauty that’s inside. Next thing would be to collect parts and start building!

Featured in: Incredible LEGO Technic

Being released November 2014 this book Incredible LEGO Technic by Pawel "Sariel" Kmiec features two models by Ingmar Spijkhoven.

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Featured in: The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling

Within a couple of weeks this new book The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling will be published. This book features a new model by Ingmar Spijkhoven which he especially...

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Truck T12 MkII Mack Granite, Yellow with instructions

Model "Truck T12 MkII Yellow" Mack Granite is build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and motorized using LEGO® Power Functions. It is a model of a Mack Granite 6x4 day cab truck. Also available in Yellow, a solid color that makes it easier for you to change it in any other solid color you like! Both the looks and specifications are adjusted to match lowboy ”Trailer Tr4 MkII” and the optional jeep and booster ”Trailer Tr4 MkII Add1”. This rather heavy lowboy trailer combination, which might include a load, requires some extra power. Learn more >>>

Truck T12 MkII Mack Granite with instructions

Model Mack Granite "Truck T12 MkII" is build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and motorized using LEGO® Power Functions. It is a model of a Mack Granite 6x4 day cab truck. Both the looks and specifications are adjusted to match lowboy ”Trailer Tr4 MkII” and the optional jeep and booster ”Trailer Tr4 MkII Add1”. This rather heavy lowboy trailer combination, which might include a load, requires some extra power. Learn more >>>

New video added for Trailer Tr4 MkII

New video have been uploaded!

A new video for Trailer Tr4 MkII have just recently been uploaded and shared for you to watch. Please tell what you think of those and if you are interested to see more you might want to subscribe as well...

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New page: In the media

New page: "In the media" is now available!!!

This page shows which models have been featured by who, what and where. It is always an honor to see a model covered by a blog for example. This has to be shared!

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New page: Coming soon!

New page: "Coming soon!" is now available!!!

This page gives a summary of to be released projects. It gives a picture and a short description what to expect of each future project. If possible a date of release will be announced.

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Trailer Tr4 MkII 8258 Add1 with instructions

Both models included in ”Trailer Tr4 MkII Add1”, the jeep and the booster, are build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and have simple LEGO® Power Functions. It is not build after a specific brand or type of trailer. This build represents both a two axle jeep and a two axle booster.
This specific version of "Trailer Tr4 MkII” fits and works perfect with LEGO® Technic set 8258 Crane Truck. This LEGO® Technic set 8258 Crane Truck needs to be slightly modified. Free instructions on how to modify your set are available!  Learn more >>>

Trailer Tr4 MkII Add1 with instructions

Both models included in ”Trailer Tr4 MkII Add1”, the jeep and the booster, are build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and have simple LEGO® Power Functions. It is not build after a specific brand or type of trailer. This build represents both a two axle jeep and a two axle booster. Learn more >>>

Truck T2 MkII v2.0 with instructions

Model "US Truck T2 MkII v2.0" is build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and motorized using LEGO® Power Functions®. This model is not build after a specific brand or type of truck. It represents the well iconic US style truck with classic looks. Learn more >>>

Trailer Tr4 MkII 8258 with instructions

Model "Trailer Tr4 MkII” is build with LEGO® in scale 1:17,5 and motorized using LEGO® Power Functions. It is not build after a specific brand or type of trailer. This build represents a three axle detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer with liftable third axle. Learn more >>>