Nexus7 Posted January 22, 2012 V-LV-54A This truck was designed in the beginning of 1960′s. It was designed to withstand diffictult conditions in Siberia, Urals and far east and northern territories of Soviet Union. Its also able to cross water and its able to control its tire pressure, equipped with air cleaning systems and has 4,5 kw electric engine to pump water (in case of fire) and it also has radio transmission capabilities. Wheels 6×6 Engine (2xZIL-375) Engine displacement 2×3,5 liters Perfomance 2×180 hp Fuel tank capacity 900 liters Fuel consumption 100 liters/100km Max speed 65 km/h (on the road fully loaded) Max speed in 50/80 cm water 30/20 km/h Measures Lenght 9260 mm Width 3130 mm Height 3060 mm Ground clearance 750 mm Turnin radius 11 900 mm Weights Cerb weight 7000 kg Payload 5000 kg Abilities ability to go through obstacles: Trench 2000 mm Vertical wall 1000 mm Rise angle 42 degrees Fording 1800 mm Snow 1000 mm The best description I found on the net: Function follows form in every bit, styling is brutally simplistic, each bit looks like it will withstand a nuclear attack and a meteorite hit simultaneously – essentially, it’s designed to survive the apocalypse. You can see it in action And a comparison with other trucks to give you a sense of scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted January 22, 2012 Damn. Lots of neat angles, probably lots of tricks went into building it too. Love these giant beasts, they're so ridiculous and amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted January 22, 2012 That is an AWESOME vehicle 'Nexus7', looks perfect for fire fighting too ! Excellent designing there.....Brick On Drive On ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted January 23, 2012 Awesome truck 'Nexus7'. It looks very close to the real truck, very detailed. Great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted January 23, 2012 Very cool. The red color is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farnheim Posted January 23, 2012 Wow, this is amazing! Awesome job on that unique truck with all the different angles... How did you do those rungs underneath the cabin. I can see two antennas holding a...? Did you shorten and cut a hose at both ends for it? I agree with JackJonespaw, the color matches perfectly! Farnheim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
