[MOC] Truggy

[Oliver 79]

Hello all.

Today I'd like to present my latest creation. A Truggy!

 

This came about when I lost my way with Lego. I had no enthusiasm or inspiration to make much. Summer is very short lived in the UK, and I wanted to be outside. So, I bought myself an RC Truggy. WOW! what fun! 

Then, inevitably, the summer came to an end. it got cold and dark. So in I came and saw my neglected Lego. Hmmmm. What shall I make? How about an indoor Truggy!

And few evenings later, I got my Lego mojo back, and here's the result!

There are a few issues I have with it. First, the PF capabilities are lacking in power and speed. Especially after hobby grade RC. This will probably be my last attempt at PF powered cars. I much prefer making construction stuff anyway. Also the back end seems a bit "lacking" somehow. 

anyway, There probably wont be a video as the performance isn't great. But here's some pictures. Thanks for looking. As ever constructive criticism always welcome. 

 

 

 

 

[Aventador2004]

Perfect representation! 

Edited November 13, 2017 by Aventador2004

[1gor]

Interesting model, but ot has typical LEGO problem - it is a bit too wide

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Cool build, it looks perfect! But lime is my favorite...  How much travel does the suspension have?

[Oliver 79]

2 hours ago, Aventador2004 said:

Perfect representation! 

Thanks!

 

35 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Interesting model, but ot has typical LEGO problem - it is a bit too wide

Truggy's are pretty wide. It stops them flipping over.

 

12 minutes ago, Leonardo da Bricki said:

Cool build, it looks perfect! But lime is my favorite...  How much travel does the suspension have?

Thanks. Yes, the lime is a nice colour. I had to Bricklink a fair amount to finish it. The suspension has about a stud and a bit travel. It had more when I started, but style took preference over function when I realized the performance wasn't great! 

[1gor]

24 minutes ago, Oliver 79 said:

Truggy's are pretty wide. It stops them flipping over.

Yes they are wide but I think not 'that' wide 

[AndyCW]

Awesome and simple.

To get better performance, you need to scale down or manage to direct drive those wheels with the motors. (ie no gears)

[Oliver 79]

1 hour ago, AndyCW said:

...To get better performance....

Thank you. 

The performance could definitely be improved. One day I'd like to invest in a Buwizz. But unfortunately for now, it's not just the limitations of the PF motors. The whole IR system is pretty poor when it comes to RC cars.