Dalafik Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Hi, I haven't posted anything here for a long time, because nowadays I build very rarely due to health issues. But finally I managed to complete this model - the Rock Crawler. The idea was to improve the perfomance of the 9398 set while retaining the same power scheme: a L-motor on each axle for driving and one servo to steer both axles. I also wanted to bring model's appearance closer to reality (9398 looked more like a monster truck to me). However I wasn't sure until the last brick placed if fixed gear ratio 5:1 would be enough to achieve rock crawling capabilities. And, as you can see in the video below, it seems that the model is slightly heavy for this setup. Well, at least it looks like a proper rock crawler (note: the overall simplicity of design and heavy use of panels was determined by the effort to keep model strong). Oh, and that black panel 5x11 at the back should be white (no more left in my stock). So, what do you think about it? LDR file can be obtained here (please read notes there before downloading). And some more pics: Edited November 28, 2015 by Dalafik Quote
piterx Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 now, THAT is awesome man! Light and powerful and good looking too! great job Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 This is a well executed build IMHO. Love the setup of the L motors for the axles! I think it is better this way, also love the wheels being so far to both the front and rear end!!! Colors, roll over cage and model are superb, love it all the way!!! :thumbup: Quote
SevenStuds Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Clean and beautiful. I really like it when models have such a minimal colour scheme. The 9398 looks far too busy IMO. All the red clashing with orange and so on. The drive ability of your model looks great too! Quote
Kelkschiz Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 Good clean solid looks and excellent rock crawling capacity. Good job mate! Quote
agrof Posted November 21, 2015 Posted November 21, 2015 :thumbup: Good performance, lightweight, very clean look - I like this creation a lot. Get well soon! Quote
John Daniels Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Really clean and eye catching look here! ~John Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Very powerful ...the last sequence looks totally cool! :wub: Quote
Dalafik Posted November 22, 2015 Author Posted November 22, 2015 Thanks for your kind and encouraging feedback, guys! BTW, I've already started making a ldr file, will update this post when its finished. Quote
9 fingers Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Cool design. Minimalistic. I realy like it. Quote
GI_Jack Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Very pretty 4x4. I really like the design Quote
RMBP Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Love the front grill... Beautiful and very "JEEPy"... Are those 2 Ball Joint Receptacles (92911) on the headlights? Quote
Dalafik Posted November 23, 2015 Author Posted November 23, 2015 On 11/22/2015 at 8:56 PM, RMBP said: Are those 2 Ball Joint Receptacles (92911) on the headlights? Yes, they are. It's not my own idea though. Quote
Dalafik Posted November 28, 2015 Author Posted November 28, 2015 Updated the post with a link to Rebrickable page. Quote
vladoniki Posted May 5, 2016 Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Greate crawler! Thanks for the instruction! I have assembled it and made new axles with differential. In attachment is the .lxf file of my version of the axles. Video: Gallery: https://www.flickr.c...157665579750413 Rock Crawler.lxfFetching info... Edited May 5, 2016 by vladoniki Quote
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