Ctan Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) Hi, just wanted to try myself in this contest. I've got an idea for rebel tow truck. functions: Lowering/raising towing arm (small actuator) Lowering/raising hook (rachet mechanism) Openable trunk Working 16V engine (powered by PF M motor) designed by @Didumos69 Live axle suspension 2x PF XL motor 3:1 raito Front axle steering PF Servo Deatachable body (hold by 4 easy to access pins) It's not finished yet but I think worth to show ;) Springs were switched from hard to soft (from Dark Grey set) Offroad performance is pretty good, I'd say not the best offroader on the planet but it can handle some slopes well. What do you think? Edited January 25, 2020 by Ctan Quote
Mechbuilds Posted January 8, 2020 Posted January 8, 2020 That's a mean truck! Really like what you've done with the exhaust! Quote
Jundis Posted January 9, 2020 Posted January 9, 2020 I especially like the exhaust pipes in flat silver :-) If you have 4 of the spaghetti pieces left, maybe you can put them on the end to face outwards? Looks maybe even cooler Quote
Ctan Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 Just started optimizing this build in stud.io, also more Reddish Brown stuff is on its way. I think this color fit to Mad Max theme the most :) 9 hours ago, Jundis said: I especially like the exhaust pipes in flat silver :-) If you have 4 of the spaghetti pieces left, maybe you can put them on the end to face outwards? Looks maybe even cooler Thanks! I don't have enough this spaghetti pieces but I've already ordered them on BrickLink ;) It look much cooler, thanks for the hint! 12 hours ago, Bartybum said: Oh hell yes this thing is beautiful 21 hours ago, Mechbuilds said: That's a mean truck! Really like what you've done with the exhaust! 22 hours ago, Michael217 said: Wow! It was very cool! I like it! Thanks guys! I'm glad that you like it! Quote
Ctan Posted January 9, 2020 Author Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) A bit more used look of front I ended up with a bit different color sheme Edited January 9, 2020 by Ctan additional image Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) The colourscheme of the digital model is awesome! I also really like the way the body and exhaust pipes are built. Edited January 10, 2020 by HorcikDesigns Quote
Ctan Posted January 10, 2020 Author Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) On 1/9/2020 at 11:32 PM, Teo LEGO Technic said: I'm loving it!!! On 1/10/2020 at 6:50 AM, Didumos69 said: Love it too! On 1/10/2020 at 7:24 AM, HorcikDesigns said: The colourscheme of the digital model is awesome! I also really like the way the body and exhaust pipes are built. Thanks a lot guys! It's very motivating! Here's what I got. All parts ordered to make it live (yeah, golden chicken too). When all BL orders arrive I'll show you how this build look in real also exhaust was changed to Pearl Dark Grey because it's much more available to get. Edited January 11, 2020 by Ctan Quote
Gray Gear Posted January 10, 2020 Posted January 10, 2020 Very nice, especially the use of those Power Miners spike wheels on the Rims. Fits the contest theme perfectly. But you should add something more to the rear, it looks kinda naked rn, compared to the rest of the truck. Maybe slap some fuel Canisters on there, or some more chains. Quote
Ctan Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 12:15 AM, Gray Gear said: Very nice, especially the use of those Power Miners spike wheels on the Rims. Fits the contest theme perfectly. But you should add something more to the rear, it looks kinda naked rn, compared to the rest of the truck. Maybe slap some fuel Canisters on there, or some more chains. Thanks! There will be more details on rear, I have to check first how much space will left. For now I have some renders of actual build. Bricks are on its way to me, so soon I'll check how it look in real. and here was a quick experiment how it look with tracks on the rear but I don't think that fit. Quote
Gray Gear Posted January 13, 2020 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) I am sorry but those tracks look terrible... Just no Wheels are the way to go imo Edited January 13, 2020 by Gray Gear Quote
Ctan Posted January 13, 2020 Author Posted January 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gray Gear said: I am sorry but those tracks look terrible... Just no Wheels are the way to go imo Yeah, I know, it was just one of failed sketches Quote
MangaNOID Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 this sure does look good! maybe a benchmark in the detailing as well...thanks for the tips although I wont get anywhere near that detailing with my current bits. Quote
Jundis Posted January 14, 2020 Posted January 14, 2020 Oh man this looks better with every iteration! Love the skull and the new rims :-) Quote
Ctan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Posted January 14, 2020 Update with real bricks, purple will dissapear soon I hope. stickers are from 42082, 2 handles to operate arm and hook, and one lever to release hook rachet. 4x PF LED inside, so there's a bit too much of wires as alaways 4 hours ago, MangaNOID said: this sure does look good! maybe a benchmark in the detailing as well...thanks for the tips although I wont get anywhere near that detailing with my current bits. You're welcomed! 4 hours ago, Jundis said: Oh man this looks better with every iteration! Love the skull and the new rims :-) It's sad that they can't have glowing eyes Quote
Gray Gear Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Okay, this question might be stupid if I somehow fail to understand how engine stuff works, but I am pretty sure the air intake on the a-pillar is useless. The air for the engine is sucked in by the supercharger intake on top of the engine, and pushed straight into the Engine itself. I love the build, so I just wanted to point this out Edited January 15, 2020 by Gray Gear Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 Very powerful and aggressive look! I like the purple color with black Quote
Mechbuilds Posted January 15, 2020 Posted January 15, 2020 This has such a strong mad max vibe.. Even without a monster truck chassis, it would work great with a normal truck chassis too! But i like the aggressive look! Quote
Ctan Posted January 16, 2020 Author Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 7:42 AM, Gray Gear said: Okay, this question might be stupid if I somehow fail to understand how engine stuff works, but I am pretty sure the air intake on the a-pillar is useless. The air for the engine is sucked in by the supercharger intake on top of the engine, and pushed straight into the Engine itself. I love the build, so I just wanted to point this out Yes, it make sense. But I like this pipe and snorkel. So, it will stay On 1/15/2020 at 8:43 AM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Very powerful and aggressive look! I like the purple color with black Purple dissapeared. I like purple but not on this model I think On 1/15/2020 at 10:45 AM, Mechbuilds said: This has such a strong mad max vibe.. Even without a monster truck chassis, it would work great with a normal truck chassis too! But i like the aggressive look! It will be not a problem to build it lower, chassis is separated from the body. Ok, so bricks in color I wanted has arrived. Also engine cover was replaced with less saturated color. So, that's all I think. I can call it done. What do you think guys? Quote
Mechbuilds Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) I think i prefered the purple fenders more. EDIT: Now that i compared them side by side. I think the blue version is better. Edited January 16, 2020 by Mechbuilds Quote
HorcikDesigns Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 Wow, the body is super great, but I would preffer to see much lower chassis. Quote
Mechbuilds Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, HorcikDesigns said: Wow, the body is super great, but I would preffer to see much lower chassis. Agreed! Every mad max vehicle currently is very over the top. This bodywork is amazing but the monster truck chassis below kinda is too much. A lower chassis would fit better. Quote
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