JoKo Posted Friday at 05:43 PM Posted Friday at 05:43 PM (edited) Yes... you read it well! I had this wild idea while brainstorming about an unexpected vehicle converted to tracks. This is my first working prototype. It still makes cracking noise and other small issues but the functions are there: PF remote control, 2 L-motors, 1 receiver, battery box Penny-farthing central track driven by differential and bicycle pedals Fake steering controls Driver with articulated legs and arms 2-axis head moving system actuated by the shoulders. Sorry for the quick & dirty pictures Edited Friday at 05:51 PM by JoKo typo Quote
Auroralampinen Posted Friday at 06:37 PM Posted Friday at 06:37 PM This looks like a really fun project:). Quote
Paul B Technic Posted Saturday at 12:20 AM Posted Saturday at 12:20 AM That is amazing, a very "interesting" idea. Quote
MangaNOID Posted Saturday at 09:08 AM Posted Saturday at 09:08 AM Retro futuristic non traditional vibe Neaten up the looks and this will be an awesome build. Love it! Quote
JoKo Posted Monday at 08:58 PM Author Posted Monday at 08:58 PM On 6/6/2025 at 8:37 PM, Auroralampinen said: This looks like a really fun project:). On 6/7/2025 at 2:20 AM, Paul B Technic said: That is amazing, a very "interesting" idea. On 6/7/2025 at 11:08 AM, MangaNOID said: Retro futuristic non traditional vibe Neaten up the looks and this will be an awesome build. Love it! Thank you guys! There is some progress: New rear frame, properly cross braced solved the cracking noises ( it was bevel gears being pushed appart and skipping teeth) Driver went from stick figure prototype to dressed to the nines gentleman. (new head was too heavy, had to use a counterweight inside the torso) Tidy up and fix small reliability issues Details : headlight, dashboard The driver may remind you of the one driving my Fiat S76 MOC. They have similar heads and identical hat, moustache and bow tie. Some details may change but it is close to be done and I'm happy with how it looks and how it works. Quote
Timewhatistime Posted Tuesday at 05:36 AM Posted Tuesday at 05:36 AM This MOC has become clean by leaving the mockup-state behind and now owns a lot of style, thanks to the gentleman with his hat. Nice idea, full of mechanisms AND creativity. I really like it. Quote
Divitis Posted Tuesday at 09:49 AM Posted Tuesday at 09:49 AM This is adorable! I love how the driver pulls and pushes those lever, it makes me forget that there are motors at all! Quote
Timewhatistime Posted Tuesday at 11:17 AM Posted Tuesday at 11:17 AM (edited) The driver looks like a weird scientist or a quirky inventor from a Jules Verne novel. He fits the vehicle very well. Edited Tuesday at 11:19 AM by Timewhatistime Quote
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