Rishab N Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Well I started work on another truck. It all started when I was trying to build a car, and wondered why no one puts gearboxes in truck MOCs. So, I decided to make a manual truck with a 2 speed gearbox. I also wanted a pneumatic crane on the back, but wanted all the wires/functions to be routed to the middle of the truck. Something like this Here's the chassis. Its quite sturdy and can take some abuse. I added a bed and the Unimog crane as a test. Current progress is looking much messier as I have not had any time to order new parts. The front axle has been moved forward one stud and the truck now has Ackermann steering (based off this http://www.moc-pages.../moc.php/320971) Excuse the messy colors and such, but I was able to wire all the pneumatics and turntable rotation. I plan to have 3 pneumatic functions: 2 cylinders for the crane and outriggers. I wanted the sides to be studded and smooth as I liked the tile look. Its quite cramped in the middle but everything works out. Right now, I've hit a road block for the last several weeks. i simply don't know how to design a proper cab or crane for that matter. As of now I've reverse engineered Efferman's knuckleboom crane(http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=477568) in order to gain some inspiration. As always any feedback or ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks Rishab Edited January 31, 2016 by Rishab N Quote
sm1995 Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Great progress so far! I agree with you on the tiles I think the sides with the air tanks and the function splitter looks fantastic. Quote
Beck Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Promising start! This is just a speculation, but the reason why most dont put a gearbox on a non powered truck is because the focus of the truck is usually what it is carrying, not how it drives. Personally I would lengthen the truck in the middle (maybe by 7studs) because you will always want/need more space. It also seems as if the front wheels are too far inset. Quote
lcvisser Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 That looks good already! It's a bit short maybe compared with the model you posted, but I like the dimensions nonetheless. Looks robust (I put a gearbox in my truck ;-) Quote
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