Lipko Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) Hi all! This is my first own creation for a very long time and my first meeting with the "new" studless building system. It took 4 days to build. I only had two kits: 8052 and 8265 (and one older one, but I used only a few parts, like pins and a differential, from it). At first, I didn't take the "project" seriously, it was just for killing some time. Due to these factors and the complexity/counter-intuitiveness-for-me of the studless system, the machine is quite hacky at some places, rebuilding the stuff would be a nightmare. If I had double amount of pieces, I could rebuild the whole thing using the older iteration as a reference. Maybe I'll do something about it like making instructions and modifying while at it, or maybe it's time to move on to another project/experiment (experimenting with different suspensions for example). It uses some illegal techniques, but all LEGO at least. About the car: It is an off-road vehicle with four wheel drive. It is not motorized (yet), but it has a 2 speed gearbox, differentials with a central differential and differential lock (which I'll replace with a better, bypassing one), working V6 piston engine and live axle suspension. The suspension uses Panhard rods and trailing arms. Building LEGO machines requires very much thinking in advance. Well, I couldn't do that, so the steering is not complete. It can be steered with a knob at the top of the vehicle, but the steering wheel doesn't work. I managed to build (hack) the drive-train to it, but it has so many gears that the internal friction makes the whole thing jammed. So I took out the final yellow knob-gear, so the steering wheel is only decoration. I don't have enough pieces to reinforce the body, so it has a small torsion under stress. I'm satisfied with the model, I think it's pretty good for a first project with no experience and not too big piece inventory to work with. Gallery Thanks for any feedback in advance! Edited October 31, 2011 by Lipko Quote
Zerobricks Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 For a first MOC I would say its GREAT! It came toegether very good, looks nice and tidy. All it needs now are some power functions! Quote
yoraish Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) It looks nice, I like the suspension. It is not motorized (yet) I'm waiting for that Edited October 31, 2011 by yoraish Quote
bord4kop Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) This is a nice piece of work. For a first attempt it is great indeed! I wish my firsts where as good as this. I foresee a big future Keep it up! :thumbup: Edited October 31, 2011 by bord4kop Quote
DLuders Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) @ Lipko: Very nice MOC -- welcome to Eurobricks! Edited October 31, 2011 by DLuders Quote
Finntech Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Nice MOC! Better than I could do. +1! Very good job and it looks great on your avatar too. Quote
captainmib Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Great Job! Like the colors you used. You know, the design reminds me very much of the b-model from the testcar, at leat, from pictures... (8865-1 test car) Quote
Lipko Posted October 31, 2011 Author Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for the kind words. Well, I wasn't a total beginner, I built some stuff when I was a kid 10 years ago, but never completed stuff and never a technic MOC. Motorizing comes later, I only have only one M motor, no remote control stuff etc. Too expensive yet. Bu all stuff could go into the back of the vehicle. Yeah, it reminds me of that B model too... Quote
timslegos Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Beautiful looking! When you start the motorization post pictures so we can see! tim Quote
parda Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Your first MOC!! Really nice work! please add power functions and upload a video! Quote
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