[MOC] DAF TurboTwin X1

[BrickShark]

Hi everyone!

Here's my latest MOC - DAF TurboTwin X1.
TurboTwin is a 1988 Dakar truck which had 2 engines making around 1200HP in total making it the fastest Dakar truck ever made. Sadly the truck was banned after a fatal crash. 

My model uses 2x BuWizz motors for driving and a Servo motor for steering. Powered by BuWizz 2.0, but honestly, it's not enough, so 2x BuWizz 2.0 would be better. Also the model has dependent suspension on both axles.

Here's a video and some photos:

Hope you liked my model :)

[gyenesvi]

That's a nice looking truck, good shaping and color scheme! Cool video as well. I like the use of 2 Buwizz motors in the simplest way possible, it's a good match with the large truck body that hides them!

Couldn't the servo be integrated more directly in the center above the front axle?

[2GodBDGlory]

I too like the color scheme! Nice work!

[BrickShark]

1 hour ago, gyenesvi said:

That's a nice looking truck, good shaping and color scheme! Cool video as well. I like the use of 2 Buwizz motors in the simplest way possible, it's a good match with the large truck body that hides them!

Couldn't the servo be integrated more directly in the center above the front axle?

Thanks a lot! Maybe it could, but I did it as I did... Actually, I probably made the frame with buwizz motors and then realized I forgot about steering :D

40 minutes ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

I too like the color scheme! Nice work!

Thank you!

[1gor]

You can integrate BuWizz motors in axles (one at the front and one to the rear) and use Audi hubs or reduction hubs...

...and you are right, BuWizz 2.0 BB is not powerfull enough to unleash whole potential if two BuWizz motors. For that hou need BuWizz 3.0 BB or as you mentioned two BuWizz 2.0 BB.

(BB stands for Battery Box, but BuWizz is as you know much much more than battery box). Color sheme is very good and realistic too.

Edited Tuesday at 07:15 PM by 1gor

[BrickShark]

12 hours ago, 1gor said:

You can integrate BuWizz motors in axles (one at the front and one to the rear) and use Audi hubs or reduction hubs...

...and you are right, BuWizz 2.0 BB is not powerfull enough to unleash whole potential if two BuWizz motors. For that hou need BuWizz 3.0 BB or as you mentioned two BuWizz 2.0 BB.

(BB stands for Battery Box, but BuWizz is as you know much much more than battery box). Color sheme is very good and realistic too.

Don't think its really possible to integrate motors in axles... Maybe it is, but overcomplicated. I agree, I had to use hubs.

Edited Wednesday at 08:09 AM by BrickShark

[1gor]

21 minutes ago, BrickShark said:

Don't think its really possible to integrate motors in axles... Maybe it is, but overcomplicated. I agree, I had to use hubs.

You can make direct drive from slow output...ofc it is not mandatory...

[gyenesvi]

On 1/13/2026 at 8:10 PM, 1gor said:

You can integrate BuWizz motors in axles

I agree with @BrickShark that it would be very impractical to do so in this model. These are small scale floating axles and the motors stick out and wobble a lot. On top of that you would not gain much.

As for power, a single Buwizz 3 unit would be ideal for controlling the motors, but then you lose the option to add a servo, as the Buwizz 3 has only 2 PF ports, and the Buwizz motors need to be on separate ports. So steering could only be done with PU L motor. But that may be a positive in some cases, as the for factor may be better suited, depending on the situation.

[BrickShark]

21 hours ago, gyenesvi said:

I agree with @BrickShark that it would be very impractical to do so in this model. These are small scale floating axles and the motors stick out and wobble a lot. On top of that you would not gain much.

As for power, a single Buwizz 3 unit would be ideal for controlling the motors, but then you lose the option to add a servo, as the Buwizz 3 has only 2 PF ports, and the Buwizz motors need to be on separate ports. So steering could only be done with PU L motor. But that may be a positive in some cases, as the for factor may be better suited, depending on the situation.

True, although I sadly don't have PU motors or BuWizz 3.0 :(

[Zerobricks]

Well done! I think the new 4,5L alxes with center stops will be perfect for projects like this. Here are my suggestions regarding drivelink though:

• Avoid using U joints for the main drive axles. They are very prone to breaking especially at high angles. Use large CV joints for all of the drive axles
• Perhaps using normal steering hubs in the front axle would be a better solution. You'd get a closer steering pivot point and a way more robust mounting point with no need for axles sticking out
• I'd use use non steered axle hubs in the rear just for better wheel mounting too
• I would also recommend putting the steering motor as close or even on the front axle as possible. Again i'd avoid using U joints, but in this case because they have more slack than big CV joints

 

Just a few tips for the future. Regarding looks, it's just perfect!