MAP Tec Posted June 27 Posted June 27 The front suspension: The improved front suspension: What´s up Lego Technic and car fans, Here I present the ultimate Ford Raptor F-150 or the first part of it ;D, the front suspension. This pick-up is my absolute dream car and realized in Lego I will build in as many functions as possible (even if some don't exist in real life haha). Here you can get a first impression of the construction process so far. I don't know if 4 L-motors are enough for the drive, 4 XL-motors would be ideal and powerful enough in my opinion, but they take up too much space, which I need for other functions... At some point I will definitely finish this Pick-up and make a construction manual for it :D I hope you like and support my work ;D With kind regards MAP Tec Instagram: maptec.baut YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MAPTecbaut/videos Functions: 1. Drive (four XL-Motores or four L-Motores) 2. Steering (Servo Motor) with working steering wheel and moving front lights 3. Differential lock for front axle (one M-Motor) 4. Differential lock for rear axle (one M-Motor) 5. Differential lock from RWD to AWD (one M-Motor) 6. Height-adjustable Suspension (one L-Motor) 7. Working V8 Engine 8. Openable hood and doors with functioning door handles 9. Cable winch at the front via mechanism behind the license plate (two M-Motores) 10. Retractable boarding aid (one M-Motor) 11. Extendable trailer coupling (one M-Motor) 12. LEDs for front light and rear light (one M-Motor) 13. Adjustable seats 14. Movable rear-view mirrors and exterior mirrors and sun visors When all these functions are implemented, I'll be absolutely happy hahaha Quote
jensrodi Posted June 28 Posted June 28 Looking very interesting, I've also been playing around with the idea of doing a large scale Raptor but never had the time to get anywhere close to what you have. What scale is this designed at, 1:8 to match the other large scale vehicles or something else? Quote
MAP Tec Posted June 28 Author Posted June 28 7 hours ago, jensrodi said: Looking very interesting, I've also been playing around with the idea of doing a large scale Raptor but never had the time to get anywhere close to what you have. What scale is this designed at, 1:8 to match the other large scale vehicles or something else? I was planning to use the 1:8 scale like my eight hypercars, but then the pick-up would be even bigger... so at the moment it's 1:9 scale :D Quote
damian_kane_iv Posted June 29 Posted June 29 I like the concept and was thinking of doing this myself for a Bronco or Landcruiser eventually. I have a few suggestions: Given that it's such a large scale, you might want to try using a bunch of angled connectors or some flex cables to make the wheel arches. Raptor arches are massive and can fit the whole wheel. It would be cool to see a front suspension setup where the springs/ coilovers connect to the lower control arm as opposed to the uppers. Most people don't do this in their models for good reasons, but it's always nice to see some realism when it comes to mechanisms in models. Overall, it looks like a really nice model so far. Do you have any pictures of the rear axle? Quote
MAP Tec Posted June 29 Author Posted June 29 7 hours ago, damian_kane_iv said: I like the concept and was thinking of doing this myself for a Bronco or Landcruiser eventually. I have a few suggestions: Given that it's such a large scale, you might want to try using a bunch of angled connectors or some flex cables to make the wheel arches. Raptor arches are massive and can fit the whole wheel. It would be cool to see a front suspension setup where the springs/ coilovers connect to the lower control arm as opposed to the uppers. Most people don't do this in their models for good reasons, but it's always nice to see some realism when it comes to mechanisms in models. Overall, it looks like a really nice model so far. Do you have any pictures of the rear axle? Thanks for the comment and the suggestions :D I will leave the front suspension as it is, as the suspension has a 9 length and needs to be centered so that the full strength is transferred and parts don't bend, so I can't lower it... I've already made a lot of progress with the rear axle, pictures and videos will follow soon, but the pick-up is a real challenge and even though I'm trying to build everything as realistically as possible, I'm not too familiar with the various wheel suspensions ;D Quote
MAP Tec Posted July 2 Author Posted July 2 Update: The basic design is already right, but the rear axle still needs to be replaced and the height-adjustable suspension is still missing... Otherwise, a few new functions have been added. Now you already have an idea of what this pick-up will look like in the end and what functions it will have :D I hope you like my work and support it, criticism and suggestions are welcome as always ;D Quote
Zerobricks Posted July 2 Posted July 2 Use Audi's hubs and CVs in the front, the normal ones are too weak for such large and heavy model. Other than that, keep up the good job! Quote
MAP Tec Posted July 2 Author Posted July 2 10 minutes ago, Zerobricks said: Use Audi's hubs and CVs in the front, the normal ones are too weak for such large and heavy model. Other than that, keep up the good job! I'm not that familiar with the new technology, could you be a bit more specific about what you mean (I'm still a fan of the old technology haha)? So far the motors have managed it, but thanks for the suggestion ;D Quote
Aurorasaurus Posted July 2 Posted July 2 31 minutes ago, MAP Tec said: I'm not that familiar with the new technology, could you be a bit more specific about what you mean (I'm still a fan of the old technology haha)? So far the motors have managed it, but thanks for the suggestion ;D Ones from set 42160 with the larger cv design that was introduced in 42099. Quote
MAP Tec Posted July 2 Author Posted July 2 43 minutes ago, Aurorasaurus said: Ones from set 42160 with the larger cv design that was introduced in 42099. Ah okay found it, thanks ^^, but even if these are better, I'll wait and see if I use them, because as I said, I'm still more of a fan of the old technology ;D Quote
MAP Tec Posted August 5 Author Posted August 5 An again an update. In addition to the height-adjustable suspension, the trailer coupling is now also complete. Which version do you prefer: 1 or 2? Let me know... :D Quote
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