Standard Military Truck: Tx-I 11.

[Brickmaster]

So basically, because of how life goes, I've been distracted from much of my hobbies lately. On my spare time I usually poked at my, as you probably don't know, WIP that is a huge space cruiser. But lately I've been distracted and worked on this lil guy.

Heres the first few reasons why I call it experimental: To me, there are alot of new techniques used. I have never used this windscreen technique, nor the roof. I also created most the snot around the second section, so it could branch off to the end and beginning. And am quite happy how all techniques turned out. Also, the suspension and wheel technique is new, more on that later.

Oh yeah. The doors open like that too. Also, as always, plenty of the yellow and black checkerboard insignia.

Here's where it starts to get fun. Here's all of the front underside mashed together. There is an engine, suspension, and the drive shaft, and the front fan and such. I will dissect this.

From the front.

Another layer off, now you can see the end of the engine which goes against the fan, and more of the suspension.

Here's where the entire project began. Those wrenches on the wheel area? Here's where it all began. I wanted to create a more realistic car frame, most notedly, I saw the wheel connections lacking. So I began pondering what could be more realistic, rather than just a block axle like you always see? That's what I came up and started with.

I'm also very happy with how the gun and roof came out. In fact, I'm pretty happy with all of it.

Here's the main reason I'm so happy with the roof. The gunner opening and the connection took some fine tuning work.

Yes, the back has the works too.

Here's a total breakdown of the truck, showing most the internal snot work and how I got studs to face both sides, and how I made the doors work.

And here's how I attached the roof. It is actually quite stable, thanks to the rod you put the gun on.

I hope you enjoyed looking. I know I'm not very active anymore, and I apologize, but I'm sure with the always flourishing new members, activity is no problem around here. As long as there's room for afew of my lil mocs.

[SupremeCommmanderGrievous]

Wow, that truck is simply stunning. I love all of the details you put into it. I see a lot of odd pieces used in interesting ways. How long did it take you to build? Does it have an interior? can we see some WIP pictures of your space cruiser? Am I asking too many questions?

[Guss]

I totally agree, that's stunning ! that's a very nice snot vehicle, that's a smart use of part to make the doorknobs , the normally rotating thing, I like it general shapes, that looks so aggressive!

I just wonder... what is this Space cruiser you're talking about ? like supremecommanderGrievous, I want to see some WIP of it ! ^^

[zero1312]

D...damn, that's very good. And surprisingly realistic.

[Skull-Mark_Ladybug]

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Edited May 17, 2025 by MacK

[Skinny Boy]

Thats a pretty high Standard you've set there. Nice use of the droid pieces, are their legs in there somewhere?

[Brickmaster]

Thanks all for the comments. It took just under a week to build, of on and off - In total, only afew hours. And as MacK guessed, there is no real interior, which is the only unfortunate part of this build I feel. One of my favorite parts aswell is the gunner port - This is the main reason I cannot have an interior, but, I feel it was worth the sacrifice for the outer look.

And can you guys have pictures of my WIP space thingy? Sure can. It's on brickshelf:

Here's the entire gallery.

[SupremeCommmanderGrievous]

WOw. That is extremely impressive. I see lots of SNOT put to good use.

I really like the raised bridge, looks cool with the wide red cockpit. Is your ship supposed to be minifig scale, and if so, is there an interior? Additionally, how long have been working on this one?

[Brickmaster]

Thanks! Yes, the ship is supposed to be minifigure scale. The bridge and such does contain people, and the interior is kindof why I stopped building it lately. It's hard to find a good enough method to build the interior, make it better than sub-par compared to the rest of the ship, but STILL making it accessible, and useful. I haven't made good progress on it for months, atleast.

The project is fairly old. I would have to say maybe 6+ months, but not near a year quite yet.

Thank you for your interest in it.

[randomparrot]

They're both stunning, They give a real sense of power.

[slimninj4]

Reminds me of the new challenger that is pimped out in a mad max way. Awesome detailing.

[Wouwie]

Looks nice!

Reminds me to the Fennek Scout Vehicle

[iamded]

Wow, that is fantastic. Awesome suspension sytem, awesome gunner's nest, awesome roof and windscreen design, a generally awesome vehicle you've created here! Great job!

~Peace

[slimninj4]

Wow the fennek looks awesome.