[MOC] THE VIRUS - UTV Concept, with instructions

[agrof]

After long pause, I sat down today to play around with LDD. Oddly the inspiration came from here - see below.

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Xingbao 07007 - on the right. Unfortunately I can not find any instructions for them, but based on reviews, it is not a very rigid construction.

This will be a concept UTV for King Of Hammers, first design is ready, I need to build IRL and test. Considering the Corona situation, it might remain digital for a while though, as I might not have all the necessary parts on stock. 323 pcs so far.

Nothing special in terms of functions: suspension, HOG steering, differential with fake engine (easy pop-on/off), fake automatic transmission. The latter is just sume pulley wheels and gears rotating along with the cranckshaft, round and bulky, just like a real hydraulic one.

In real model, I will fit the tire on the inner wedges of the rim, thus it will get a bit higher (~58 mm) but narrower (~22 mm) profile.

Edited April 8, 2020 by agrof
Updated picture. Seemingly people avoid to comment here, so this new name suits well in these challenging times.

[piterx]

that's awesome dude :) i would definitely try making it RC it would fly :D

 

[agrof]

Thanks, would be a honor!

I will share the LDD file later, it is not structured well yet, also some solutions must be tested before release.

I just noted, it started to proliferate!

Edited March 31, 2020 by agrof

[Didumos69]

Very nice and cute! Feels like a modern evolution of my first set ever (8845).

[Seasider]

19 hours ago, Didumos69 said:

Very nice and cute! Feels like a modern evolution of my first set ever (8845).

 

Such a great set. I still have that one in my classic collection

Edited March 19, 2020 by Seasider

[agrof]

Thanks guys for the feedback, indeed 8845 is a great little set, there is something very lovely about it.

Checking Bricklink, the parts for the lime one are available only abroad, so I need to deal with patchworking for now.

Edited March 19, 2020 by agrof

[agrof]

Some details improved, some parts changed for more common ones - I think all changes are benefitial. The best part is, that the clutch is no more a dummy, it has actual function to bridge the 1/2 stud axle offset for the engine cranks, and to provide the rotation. 

I updated the LXF file too (attention  not tested yet IRL, so updates might come), in more accessible red color, can be find HERE. EDIT: obsolete, removed link.

It has groups, in backwards building sequence, 380 pcs.

Personally, I stick to the lime version, with some viral parts, migrated from CADA set - like black shock absorbers, etc.

Edited March 31, 2020 by agrof

[Jurss]

14 minutes ago, agrof said:

some viral parts, migrated from CADA set - like black shock absorbers

Then in both cases red shock absrobers would fit better.

[agrof]

I like the contrast, of course anybody can change according personal taste and spring force preference. Also using third party parts fits into the concept "Virus". 

EDIT: as inspiration, get Funky!

Also an affordable and viable color variant.

Edited March 25, 2020 by agrof
Removed link to LXF

[AndyCW]

I'd hazarda guess that the next couple of months are going to be productive from  MOCing perspective.  This seems like an ideal candidate to try to stuff buggy motors into.

[agrof]

Sitting home, playing around with renders - I made a cover picture in the first post, hope You like it.

[agrof]

I have built it, made the necessary changes. The rear suspension is still a tad hard, but acceptable, also proper placement of the clutch is very important, so the pins don't get stuck on the bracket parts.

It is on REBRICKABLE, also the final LDD file is available (in RED).

I just got the subconscious message, UTV refers here: Undo The Virus...

Edited March 31, 2020 by agrof
changed photos

[1gor]

I had similar idea to make something like that after this year's Dakkar rally, but all of them have all wheel drive 

Your version is very cute 

Edited March 25, 2020 by I_Igor

[agrof]

@I_Igor Thanks! One thing I learnt in the last years: if You can not copy exactly the real thing, or You just skip some features / parts... call it a "Concept", and You are covered.  So, just let's start!

[1gor]

5 minutes ago, agrof said:

@I_Igor Thanks! One thing I learnt in the last years: if You can not copy exactly the real thing, or You just skip some features / parts... call it a "Concept", and You are covered.  So, just let's start!

That is very original idea for concept 

Kind regards

[agrof]

UPDATE - I made some minor tweaks in the design, also took some nicer photos (see above). The model is available in Stud.io too: CLICK HERE to download.

Both the LDD file and Rebrickable are refreshed.

Edited March 29, 2020 by agrof
LDD file removed

[agrof]

I see there is not much interest here, still, today I tested myself for the first time with digital instructions. Here is the result, I hope some will find joy with this small build - I definitely had! 

CLICK HERE for Building instructions in PDF format.

[Ric079]

Nice one @Agrof - look forward to building it once our Covid-18 lockdown ends an d I can Bricklink a few extra parts/ Very good PDF too for my ageing eyes!

[agrof]

@Ric079 I am glad You like it, there is some minor alignment issues in the front suspension (You can see it in the instructions too), I gave up on nerves after a while. But, most importantly, it is buildable, and works. 

Also Stud.io generates a bit weird Bill of material, with strange numbers - Rebrickable can help here.

[agrof]

Update: the harder rear suspension bugged me, but there was too much sideways slack with the softer setup. Finally I found an easy way to keep the twist of the rear axle within acceptable limits.

Here is a small patch, which provides much more satisfying suspension experience, of course to be done on both sides. Also it utilises the spring travel perfectly. 

[Ric079]

Thanks @Agrof - the suspension patch is brilliant and the end to an enjoyable build now all the parts have finally arrived. Have also completed the Hot Roadster which was a big nit with the grandchildren!!