8815 Lego Speedway Bandit

Project Proposal

The 8815 Lego Speedway Bandit (USA)

Jason Wight

For my 3D modeling term project I have decided to build the 8815 Lego Speedway Bandit (USA).

Back in 1991 the LEGO® company decided to make and produce a small model go-kart that was named the Speedway Bandit in North America or the Dakar Sport in the UK which was a part of their Technic series. This little black and red model was made as a toy car for young children to build and play with.

This was one of LEGO's® many examples of a model that included a motor with a moving piston and a complete steering system with an adjustable steering wheel.

Since the piston rod is connected to the rear wheels by a shaft, when the rear wheels move so does the piston giving the effect of a working engine. In addition to the moving engine the steering system is also fully adjustable. This means that the steering wheel can be adjusted telescopically to suit the driver, and that the go-kart can actually maneuver from side to side which is pretty nice.

http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8815

Parts List:

Qty.	Part #	Color	Description
1	3062b	Gray	Brick 1 x 1 Round (Ref)
1	4070	Gray	Brick 1 x 1 with Headlight (Ref)
1	4589	Gray	Cone 1 x 1 (Ref)
1	3937	Red	Hinge 1 x 2 Base (Ref)
1	3938	Red	Hinge 1 x 2 Top (Ref)
1	3023	Black	Plate 1 x 2 (Ref)
1	3023	Gray	Plate 1 x 2 (Ref)
2	3023	Red	Plate 1 x 2 (Ref)
1	3710	Red	Plate 1 x 4 (Ref)
1	3022	Red	Plate 2 x 2 (Ref)
1	2420	Gray	Plate 2 x 2 Corner (Ref)
1	3021	Red	Plate 2 x 3 (Ref)
2	2450	Red	Plate 3 x 3 without Corner (Ref)
2	3040	Red	Slope Brick 45 2 x 1 (Ref)
5	3705	Black	Technic Axle 4 (Ref)
1	3706	Black	Technic Axle 6 (Ref)
1	3737	Black	Technic Axle 10 (Ref)
2	3749	Gray	Technic Axle Pin (Ref)
2	3700	Red	Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Hole (Ref)
1	3701	Red	Technic Brick 1 x 4 with Holes (Ref)
4	3894	Red	Technic Brick 1 x 6 with Holes (Ref)
2	3702	Red	Technic Brick 1 x 8 with Holes (Ref)
3	3713	Gray	Technic Bush (Ref)
4	4265a	Gray	Technic Bush 1/2 Type I (Ref)
1	2852	Gray	Technic Engine Connecting Rod (Ref)
1	2853	Gray	Technic Engine Crankshaft (Ref)
1	2850	Gray	Technic Engine Cylinder Head (Ref)
1	2851	DkGray	Technic Engine Piston Round (Ref)
1	3647	Gray	Technic Gear 8 Tooth (Ref)
1	3673	Gray	Technic Pin (Ref)
1	4274	Gray	Technic Pin 1/2 (Ref)
1	4459	Black	Technic Pin with Friction (Ref)
1	4442	Black	Technic Plate 1 x 8 with Holes (Ref)
3	3738	Red	Technic Plate 2 x 8 with Holes (Ref)
1	2717	Black	Technic Seat 3 x 2 Base (Ref)
2	4261	Gray	Technic Steering Arm (Ref)
1	2790	Gray	Technic Steering Gear Holder (Ref)
1	2791	Gray	Technic Steering Rack (Ref)
1	2792	Black	Technic Steering Top (Ref)
1	4185	Gray	Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Ref)
1	3068bp81	White	Tile 2 x 2 with Number 1 Pattern (Ref)
8	3483	Black	Tyre Small (Ref)
8	3482	White	Wheel Centre Large (Ref)

Summary:

This little red and black model was comprised of 77 pieces that could be made into one of two designs, the first being the go-kart and second being a steam roller. When first introduced this model was sold by many leading toy companies and sold for a measley eight to ten dollars.

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