A classic dilemma
Master craftsman Jojo illustrates a fairly classic dilemma for LEGO builders: form over function or function over form. The differences are, for the most part, subtle but the ‘form over function’ design is definitely a little prettier.
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:21 am
The only differences I can make out are the rear wheels and back panel. Can the larger wheels not turn?
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:59 am
I don’t get it either…
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June 3rd, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I’m not too clear on this either besides the obvious stuff mentioned.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Yep, this one’s a head-scratcher.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Honestly, both look good.
I think its just up to the builder’s preference.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
The only thing I can think of is that the Fuction over Form version has a working tailgate that, in order for it to work, necessitates using smaller wheels and a taller tailgate. Whereas the Form over Function version can use the larger wheels but the wheel plate takes up the space where the hinge would have gone.
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
It looks to me like the front end is different too, probably because the ‘function’ version is stronger. I know my cars tend to have to lose a little hidden SNOT if I want them to roll.
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I like the top one more
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:29 pm
This old thread appears to be about this MOC. The description given seems to match though the original imagines are missing. So Memory’s assessment was exactly right.
June 4th, 2008 at 3:09 am
I can’t tell which one emphasizes form and which one functionality. It’s like those “find the differences” pictures, they look the same to me sometimes :)
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
There’s a third difference: count the hook pieces or whatever they’re called on the sides. The first one has two, the second three.