[TC6] Dump Bed Pickup Truck

[lindr6]

Here is my work in progress entry for tc6. I just want to start by saying that I have recently resurrected my old technic collection and looking to get back into the hobby. I saw this contest, so ordered up some pf parts, and the fun began. All my sets are the old studded sets, so I hope this does not hurt my chances! Back when I did MOCs (20 years ago) similar models to this were my favorite, but I was never able to motorized till now!

Functions:

- 1 Servo Motor: Steering

- 1 Large Motor: Rear Wheels

- 1 Medium Motor: Dump Bed (small LA)

- 1 Medium Motor: Switch Headlights On/Off (a wimpy function, but my kids love it)

- 2 IR receivers as I do not have an s-brick.

Other Features

- Limited slip rear differential

- Live rear axle suspension

- Perpendicular front axle with steering

- Steering wheel turns with servo motor

- Hopefully more to come!

Looking to add some doors, but not sure how to best do this using my old parts, which I am almost out of. Any suggestions on this would be welcome. Also, please share any improvements and or features I should add, as comments are welcome, especially since I have not done a MOC in many years so my techniques are probably out of date.

Edited February 5, 2015 by lindr6

[Nalyd997]

Nice placement of the battery box! Also could we see some more pictures of the tipping bed? It is awesome that you managed to pack all of those functions in there as well. Great work!

[weavil]

Look great for someone coming out of "retirement". Keep working on it.

[Milan]

Do you have any other tires and wheels? Maybe some bigger?

I would widen the body of the truck by at least 2 studs, maybe even four. It would still look good, as your tires are sticking out pretty much.

that way you can get more room inside for more details, functions...

Dont worry about using old technic bricks, you can make great and strong models out if it. Best thing you can do is to combine old studded and new studless parts!

[VKTechnic]

Welcome to Eurobricks I love the studded look of this model, and the construction overall looks really tidy

[lindr6]

Thanks for the comments!

Nice placement of the battery box! Also could we see some more pictures of the tipping bed? It is awesome that you managed to pack all of those functions in there as well. Great work!

Here is a pic with the bed tipped:

Do you have any other tires and wheels? Maybe some bigger?

I would widen the body of the truck by at least 2 studs, maybe even four. It would still look good, as your tires are sticking out pretty much.

These are the biggest tires and wheels I have. The wheels just stick out a half stud past the body, which I think looks good. I played around making it a little wider at first, but was not happy with the look.

[5imon]

A good example of what's still possible with that old stuff (plus some additions). Really clever use of the battery box as a bonnet (too bad they don't come in black).

I'd leave the width as it is, it looks realistic. My only suggestion is to add a somewhat more sticking out bumper to the front so it doesn't look so flat anymore.

[Sylvian]

Back to the future... i like it.

[Mark275]

Great work getting all those functions in such a small space!

[H3NRIK]

HI I came out of the closet today too.. :)

-Been playing with LEGO for 5 yrs now, after a break of 20 yrs..

Nice comeback, building that pick up!

[lindr6]

Redesigned the front to include a bumper and added some doors. Not so sure about the doors yet, but still a work in progress.

[NXT45]

Wow nice! I love that its so small! Amazing work!

[lindr6]

Here is the final version of the truck, all ready for the contest. Special thanks to the Lego technic police guy for his help in filming the video.

[PKW]

Really ingeniuos your limited slip differential!

[TimH]

Love that it's a studded MOC and welcome to Eurobricks.

[lindr6]

If I had an sbrick, here are some pictures of what the MOC would look like. If my calculations are correct, I should be able to fit the sbrick and wires right behind the front bumper under the battery box. This would also allow the removal of the IR receivers in order to free up a lot more room in the cab. Technic Police Guy now has enough room for his head and can now drive his truck... if only I had an sbrick!

[Matthewslegotechnics]

Do you have instructions?

[lindr6]

Do you have instructions?

No, and I have since taken the model apart.

[Jim]

Do you have instructions?

Hi,

Please don't ask for instructions each time you see a MOC!

You will notice when instructions are available. Instead of asking for instruction; add something to the conversation. For example; what you like or dislike about a MOC.