[MOC] Off-road Truck 6x6

[KirTech LAB]

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Hi!

Last year I’ve created SUV Racer powered by four Buggy-motors http://www.eurobrick...52#entry2220285.

And this time I’d like to show new prototype – Off-road Truck powered by six buggy-motors.

I’ve mounted heavy Power Puller tires to lower the center of gravity. The gear ratio is 1:9 from slow output. The motors are powered by three RC-units. One M-motor is used for steering (auxiliary output).

The exterior is my fantasy. Dimensions: 57x27x28 cm, weight – 3.8 kg.

More photos: https://www.flickr.c...157672845033875

In spite of strange design, I like this model because it’s very cool to play with it. It is very powerful and still rather fast truck.

Thanks for watching! I hope you like it too :)

Edited January 1, 2020 by desert752

[jgw]

Owhh those batteries... Melting as butter in the hot sun.

Cool creation, and gearing down those buggy motors is a very clever way to gain torque and speed together!

I only am afraid that those 16 tooth gear (or have they 12?) will suffer from the forces. Did you experience that?

Keep the good work up!

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Very cool, love both the truck and video! Excellent...!

[KirTech LAB]

Thanks for comments!

I only am afraid that those 16 tooth gear (or have they 12?) will suffer from the forces. Did you experience that?

The load is really too high for Lego gears :(

[Chade]

Looks and performs great! 6 power puller wheels and buggy motors!? Sounds expensive :)

[filsawgood]

Not bad for a demonstration of the motor capabilities, but it is not their element. On the off-roads rules XL and L motors. Maybe I'm carp, but the roof of a tall cab, there can be placed a second row of seats like in IMax

[nerdsforprez]

I have been wanting to comment on this for a while..... just have not had the chance. Not only do I think this is a cool project, I think it raises some cool points for the future projects for many. BuWizz will be coming soon, and like this project, I am sure there are many that either have a project in mind, if not already made, and just waiting for BuWizz to release (I know I do. I have something already build in LDD waiting for BuWizz. I won't be sharing it until it releases). Buwizz will be lots of fun, but like this project, I think it will really test the limits of Lego elements. XL motors already twist axles, RC motors under high loads strip gears..... what else is going to happen with Buwizz? I think the third-party market for other things like metal axles, some pieces, tires, and perhaps even shocks might rise. As long as one is not purist I think projects like BuWizz will really open doors for some cool builds that may be actually fun to drive.... as long as one doesn't have a problem with perhaps breaking a Lego element or two......

[KirTech LAB]

Short review of this model with complete destruction: