[TC29] Tracked Penny-farthing

[JoKo]

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
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[Auroralampinen]

This looks like a really fun project:). 

[Paul B Technic]

That is amazing, a very "interesting" idea.

[MangaNOID]

Retro futuristic non traditional vibe 

Neaten up the looks and this will be an awesome build. Love it!

[JoKo]

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.

[MangaNOID]

Big fan of this :)

[Timewhatistime]

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.

[Divitis]

This is adorable!

I love how the driver pulls and pushes those lever, it makes me forget that there are motors at all!

[Timewhatistime]

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