HorcikDesigns Posted June 13, 2018 Author Posted June 13, 2018 Thank you! I am glad that you like it. @Aleh and @Leonardo da Bricki : When i compare the two updated versions, I like the with smaller but wider tires more. But the current original LEGO 81mm tires (from first post in this topic) are too unrealistic. For me this pattern/tread on the 3rd party tires is offroad enough (so far). It has better grip, it is not too hard, and in case I would need little bit softer, I can always remove the foam from them. Nonetheless, I agree that aggressive tread would be nice, but it was not availible when I ordered these rims with tires. Maybe I'll check it later @pagicence :The roof rack is something that is necessity for the expedition event, but here it acts like some kind of design-breaker. I wanted to go for some kind of Jeep-Mopar Moab safari concept (?) look in this one. The race was aimed more for endurance than offroad capabilities, and in the hill-climb before the end my front HUB and CV joint reached it's fatigue level, so my victory has some blemishes... Smaller and more adhesive tires with updated axles (with U-joints) act even better, so the performance was improved with this MOD. The Fab Fours project is not completely declined as a future MOC. I have also had some sketch chassis and body for it assembled this winter, but it performed poorly, so I left interest. Because of use of huge wheels (108mm in diameter) that causes smaller traction force on wheel (large radius for output torque on axle) (in case i would like to stick to simplicity in the geartrain), and more stress on U-joints and gears, so it would require use of portals or planetary reductions, thus larger steering arms and some changes in body in order the wheels do not collide with the fenders, so it would make from this MOC just another brick in the wall (ha, ha) of slow rock crawlers. Right now I unfortunately feel slightly annoyed by all of existing crawlers. Quote
AFOLegofan66 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Really liked what you did...nice update!! Quote
rm8 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Welcome to the dark side of LEGO purism waiting for new version of Jeep. It is always a challenge and fun for me to improve previously designed model. And I would like to see your updates too Edited June 13, 2018 by rm8 Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 13, 2018 Author Posted June 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, rm8 said: Welcome to the dark side of LEGO purism waiting for new version of Jeep. It is always a challenge and fun for me to improve previously designed model. And I would like to see your updates too Thank you for invitation :D Your Video about rims persuaded me to try these rims. :D Updates are related mostly to body, I wanted more realistic proportions and opening doors. Quote
rm8 Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 12 hours ago, HorcikDesigns said: Thank you for invitation :D Your Video about rims persuaded me to try these rims. :D Updates are related mostly to body, I wanted more realistic proportions and opening doors. Madoka's design is what you need Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 14, 2018 Author Posted June 14, 2018 8 hours ago, rm8 said: Madoka's design is what you need I have some sketch- builds finished yet, but I also want to let there some personality from my original version, because, maybe I did some mistake, but the new body looks too bulky for me to be satisfied. Quote
BrickbyBrickTechnic Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 I'm not sure if I ever came across this build, but oh my, this is amazing! I love the color scheme, it adds to the brutality and ruggedness of the Jeep. Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 14, 2018 Author Posted June 14, 2018 @BrickbyBrickTechnic Thank you very much! Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 27, 2018 Author Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Well, modified version is ready to hit the road. Eh, hit off-road. I do not plan to make on-road test. I plan to make video of the modified version sometimes during summer. Should I find new environment for it, or go back to the pond from the original video?Modified heretic Modified heretic Modified heretic Modified heretic Edited June 27, 2018 by HorcikDesigns Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 28, 2018 Author Posted June 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, pagicence said: Proper. Extended Madoca’s body suits it well. Did you make it detachable or is that not possible with your design? Any chance you will put the same spare wheel as other 4? Thank you! Right now is detachable is only the roof, but rebuilding it to make modular and detachable whole body is really good idea. I have no more RC wheels and tires, so no. what's more, I do not want to have there in the back larger wheel than the current one. Quote
Leonardo da Bricki Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Even better, the extended body looks great. Any chance of raising the body a stud or two? The wheels seem really close to the fenders. Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted June 30, 2018 Author Posted June 30, 2018 @pagicence I considered using the 62,4 mm tires ( 32019 ? ), but the tread does not look distinctive and agressive enough. Plus, I really like these old school tires in recent days. Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted August 20, 2019 Author Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Hi, sorry for bumping old topic, but I made instructions in form of .lxf file for this model and uploaded it to Rebrickable. It is not free, but the file is divided into modules that will help with assembly. It use two L motors for steering and winch and another two for propulsion. the gear ratio is 1:0,12 (or 3/25), so it is really heavy duty offroader.https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-28281/Horcikdesigns/offroader-for-overland-adventure/#bi Photo of real thing that was used for Kostky Trophy expedition race. (This version used 2-speed transmission, but this setup was too unreliable for paid instructions, thus was replaced with direct drive with "crawler gear ratio" ) The file is divided into simple groups. For the custom rollcage you'll need to cut some pneu-tubes and rigid hoses with metal wire inside them to help them to keep required shape. The model looks best on old 81mm tires or on some 3rd party tires. Edited August 20, 2019 by HorcikDesigns Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted September 7, 2019 Author Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) Hi again, I made also a manual version of this car. Instructions and more pictures.https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-29001/Horcikdesigns/jeep-wrangler-manual-version/#bi I would love to see this MOC (Rc or manual) in blue or dark azure. :D It features HOG steering, bunch of necessary accessories, V6 under the hood, and two live axles with differentials, opening doors that reveal detailed interior and huge luggage compartment and fake winch. it is modular like original Jeep, so you can easily take down the roof and doors. Edited September 7, 2019 by HorcikDesigns Quote
Gray Gear Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 Wow. I am not big into the offroad cars thing, but out of all the ones I have seen so far, this has to be one of my favorites. Mean looks, impressive performance and a clean body and color choice, without any blue Pins messing up the look. Nice. Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted September 8, 2019 Author Posted September 8, 2019 15 hours ago, Gray Gear said: Wow. I am not big into the offroad cars thing, but out of all the ones I have seen so far, this has to be one of my favorites. Mean looks, impressive performance and a clean body and color choice, without any blue Pins messing up the look. Nice. Thank you. I am glad you like it. For the RC version I tried to get rid of all of blue pins on the body, in the chassis it was not a good idea due to high stress in some parts of it. Quote
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