Varuna Amphibious ATV

[CP5670]

Classic Space exploration vehicle for navigating toxic lakes and swamps on remote planets, with sonic cannons for breaking through underwater ice. It has drive, steering and independent suspension on all wheels (6x6x6) with a working retro-style engine. The color scheme is a reimagining of Seatron, a Lego space concept from the 1980s that was never released.

More pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/141514326@N04/albums/72157710845163583/with/48734489753/

 

[marv]

Love the shape of the cabin and the combination of Sci-Fi looks and Lego Technic functions 

Why did you steer the middle axle? Would the vehicle not run smoother with 2 steered axles (front and back)?

[CP5670]

Thanks! The gearing is actually set up so that the rear wheels have a slightly lower steering angle than the front wheels, and the middle wheels turn very slightly to account for that. In practice it doesn't really make a difference either way due to the slack in the steering arms.