Technic156 Posted September 15, 2014 Hey Everyone, Before I begin, I just want to let you guys know that the chassis is someone else's, but I did make it my own and added in improvements and such. This is where I found it and credit goes to WOUTER31.So, now that's out of the way, let talk about the truck. This is my first 8x8 truck and have built a 4x4 rock crawler which I am making a Jeep body for it right now. The one thing I don't like about this 8x8 that it doesn't have a 2 speed gearbox. I want to make one, but don't know where to start and where I would install it for this chassis. If you guys have any tips, pros or cons on the truck let me know. I know it isn't perfect being that I haven't built in at least 4 years so I am a little rusty. 8x8 Specs: 2 XL motors drive 1 M motor steering 4WS 1 AA battery box 1 IR Receiver LED lights Independent suspension 1:3 gear ratio Length: 76 studs Width: 9 studs(not including suspension) Height: 21 studs I am probably 95% done with this and wanted to see what you guys thought of it. Hope you guys enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Before you put the cab on, I was thinking what a great Star Wars model you had started. :) Except that thing has 10 wheels. Edited September 15, 2014 by rollermonkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technic156 Posted September 15, 2014 Lol, I see what you did there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rishab N Posted September 15, 2014 Before you put the cab on, I was thinking what a great Star Wars model you had started. :) Except that thing has 10 wheels. I hope someone makes a technic model of it someday I like the truck but the chassis seems a bit narrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black-Build Posted September 15, 2014 I don't think the chassis is to narrow, but the cab is to high... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorcikDesigns Posted September 15, 2014 It is too high, isn't? You might try smaller shocks. And the steering looks a bit unstable, in contrast to whole chassis (that seems quite robust...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockbrick Posted September 15, 2014 Chassis is fine - would look better with custom RC huge non-lego Tyres if you're going to keep that cab.... otherwise lower the cab and give it some nice large wheel arches - aesthetics only - technically its perfect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakop Posted September 15, 2014 It needs power puller or unimog wheels and tryes. But I applaud anyone who can build such a moc and make it work. H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted September 15, 2014 The suspension angle is waaay too steep. Also lower the cab. Other than thah good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technic156 Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks guys for the feedback. I will see what I can do. I've debated to just make a more realistic chassis. I really want a 2 speed gearbox and have the truck a little smaller scale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites