[MOC] Bright Green Champion

[Victor Imaginator]

I finally managed to make something new, that i really want to share)

Bright Green Champion

I bought two 42036 sets some time ago for this model. And i spent many time and make countless improvements and rebuildings from scratch before i achieved desired look and functionality.

Model driven by two L-Motors connected to rear wheels without any gearing. Motors act like axle itself. I wanted to make MacPherson suspension for front wheels and i want to use wheel hubs, it's crucial with these wheels. After many attempts i decided to cheat a little and use another pair of steering links. Here's two steering racks moving in opposite directions. This solution compensate not rigid absorber to wheel hub connection. Sad, but no ackerman geometry.

Model weights about 1,5 kg. It's too much for these shock absorbers, and i haven't yellow hard ones. When model just standing - rear absorbers compressed by 50%, and it's not far from reality, but front ones compressed too much, about 75%. But it's still nice soft suspension.

I think it's enough travel for racing) By the way, model isn't fast. Faster then 42030, fun to drive... without bodywork it's was a real monster, i miss him a little) But now it's more for displaying at kitchen, than driving.

More pictures: https://flic.kr/s/aHsksA7rLn

[JGW3000]

Looks like a hot-rodded 1930's Packard. Nice use of parts, esp. wagon wheel for steering whell - but shouldn't there be two seats?

[tibivi]

i really like the body, very original use of panels, like the ones from the grille.

It seems technically relatively simple, but nice build overall.

is there a chance on a underbelly shot or more detailed shots of the chassis?

[Victor Imaginator]

JGW3000, i was inspired by old racing cars, so it's only one chair - for a racer)

tibivi, i'll make more detailed chassies shots, when this model will be disassembled... in about 2 weeks) but i have underbelly shot (clickable for higher res), and will make few more "technical" shots tomorrow.

[nicjasno]

The front steering links need to be 6L, just as the wishbones are, then you can omit the second steering link. Or even better, make the wishbones 9L.

[Victor Imaginator]

Thanks for answers)

nicjasno, i've seen your Episode 9, about MacPherson, and learned something new. In fact, idea of this MOC come to my mind after viewing your video.

Keeping steering links same length with wishbones is nice idea, but i just don't even think of making longer wishbones, while building) And using 6L sterring links with 13L steering rack isn't working nice with my case - steering racks just wobbling too much, secured only by 12T gear. But 6L wishbone + 9L steering links here is working smooth here. Anyway, for next MOCs i'll just remember that i can make longer wishbones. Pairs of steering links here because my solution is slightly different from yours. Shock absorber isn't secured from both sides. So second steering link keep wheels vertical, preventing positive camber.

[Buddy010702]

Very interesting, I haven't seen anything like this before!

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Nice and original, great build...!!!