Mudguard Oval

image of the building technique
  • ID: #91
  • Added: Oct. 9, 2015
  • Last Update: Aug. 29, 2026 [c80805b]
  • LDraw File: Download
  • Size: 5s × 4s × 8p
  • Parts: 7 [3 per segment]
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate
Bracket 2 x 2 - 2 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 2 x 4
Images from Rebrickable API
Shape: Ellipse
Wheel-Hub SNOT Guide
Lukas (2007-10-07, flickr.com)

This is one of many ways to make a nifty round shape fit into a brick-built hull. Go crazy and view it large.

Fender / Mudguard technique.
The Magic Tuba Pixie (2011-02-09, flickr.com)

Pnoi_APL asked for it. This is the technique I used for the Skipper Kite and a soon-to-be-photographed MOC, as well. No, the gap isn’t completely closed, but it’s real close…