Freight elevator function implemented using a Technic rack winder.
Author: Mark
6990: Monorail Transport System
6990-1: Monorail Transport System, Futuron 1987. Two bases, a monorail with vertical ramps, cargo crates, loader vehicle, five astronauts, etc. 👍👍💙
Space monorail
Now, this is a proper LEGO Space set! A fully functional electric cogwheel monorail.
Up next: 6990
Next build will take some time, but it’s one of the best LEGO Space sets of all time.
6953 vs 6972
Two rocket bases released in a single year
Cosmic Laser Launcher motion
Clever moving function is enabled by a Technic rack winder
6953: Cosmic Laser Launcher
6953-1: Cosmic Laser Launcher, 1987. Futuron rocket base. The rocket is chunky, but the walls open while the rocket is raised up. 💙
6932 vs 6884
These two Futuron ships have a lot in common.
6932: Stardefender 200
6932-1: Star Defender 200, 1987. The Futuron flagship with large central windscreen, twin side pods, two astronauts, and a small rover.
6893: Orion II Hyperspace
6893-1: Orion II Hyperspace, Futuron 1987. 3-part modular vehicle: front cockpit, mid scooter, and rear trailer holding a robot-driven rover.
