Sariel Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) with separate drive motors I wonder if it would have been useful to control them separately, then you could have braked/not driven the back wheels which might have helped with the descent. I frankly doubt it. This model is too likely to loose traction and to lift wheels off the ground for effective braking. is the lack of steering outweighed by better traction when you lose the diffs? Lack of steering? It steers quite well, as you can see in the video. You can also see that without the differentials it climbs most obstacles at first try. Do you think the power puller tyres make a big difference? They certainly do. They are heavy, big and wide, so they lower the center of gravity, improve ground clearance and provide better traction. At the same time, they require more torque to drive. Edited July 17, 2012 by Sariel Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Nice video,I just want it for the motors. Quote
davidmull Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Nice video,I just want it for the motors. In fairness it's a great model it's not all about motors ;( I wonder are power puller tires going to become more expensive and hard to get now? They have proper rubber not like newer tires :) Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) In fairness it's a great model it's not all about motors ;( I wonder are power puller tires going to become more expensive and hard to get now? They have proper rubber not like newer tires :) Mmmmm......na......motor's me want. Edited July 17, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
davidmull Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Mmmmm......na......motor's me want. So ur going to buy the set for the motors so u won't build the crawler? Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 So ur going to buy the set for the motors so u won't build the crawler? Nearly......I hope to get it for christmas and build the clawler,then over time use all the bit's for moc's. If I see some servo motor's online for a good price I will get them,but for the crawler it's self I will wait for christmas. Quote
DLuders Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Conchas (Fernando Correia) has posted Part 2 of an Addendum , to show "Custom Tires' Outdoor Performance" on the Lego 9398 4x4 Crawler set. He wrote, "This video is integral part of my reviews of the 2012 LEGO Technic flagship - 9398, 4x4 Crawler. The full set review is now available at:http://www.technicbricks.blogspot.pt/2012/07/tbs-techreview-15-9398-4x4-crawler.html The review addendum for custom tires performance, will be soon available at: http://www.TechnicBRICKs.blogspot.com ." Quote
vwpint Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 We will get this set in estonia before the wintter i think. Quote
davidmull Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 Why put the power puller wheels on the wrong way around if there going to rub the chassis? Quote
z3_2drive Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) New videos of offroad performance by RunningHippo. There's a part 2 to it as well. New videos of offroad performance by RunningHippo. There's a part 2 to it as well. Wow, another video, it's the official tlg advertisement. of course the performance is exaggerated But it looks nice either way. Edited July 19, 2012 by z3_2drive Quote
pluto7443 Posted July 19, 2012 Posted July 19, 2012 New videos of offroad performance by RunningHippo. There's a part 2 to it as well. Wow, another video, it's the official tlg advertisement. of course the performance is exaggerated But it looks nice either way. Isn't it shocking how similar that course looks to a Truck Trial course. Quote
DLuders Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) There's a bit of hype in the official video ("It climbs ANY obstacle"), but it's a nice video anyway. This model will be real popular in the USA because offroad trucks are not a rare sight. Edited July 20, 2012 by DLuders Quote
davidmull Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 The Lego video is great and there huge rocks it's crawling on :) I love to see it driving up them tree branches. :) Quote
ciken Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 does somwane now of this set is available in munchen germany ? Quote
DLuders Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 On TechicBRICKS, Conchas (Fernando Correia) posted the detailed "TB TechReview 15 - 9398, 4x4 Crawler Addendum... it comes now the time to see how it behaves with other tires then the original ones included in the box...." Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) "It climbs ANY obstacle'' :laugh: I wish......... Edited July 20, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
z3_2drive Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Just bought crawler from ebay for 200 USD :thumbup: Is this normal? I thought I'd have to wait till August because I'm in the US The seller was toysrus. Quote
z3_2drive Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 I have to wait 24 August sad, but i think they released these sets on ebay just hours before I checked! What luck! It should get to me next week Quote
daniele Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Yes, but my seller sells to me with 10% off (150€) due to a work I did for him On ebay, now, I have to spend at least 170 euro.. I can wait... I hope Quote
z3_2drive Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 A new video showing two of three 2h sets by osuharding1. The sets are on the shelves of toysrus, which probably relates to my purchase of the crawler today at toysrus ebay. Quote
Dannnohhh Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 A new video showing two of three 2h sets by osuharding1. The sets are on the shelves of toysrus, which probably relates to my purchase of the crawler today at toysrus ebay. he says the 9398 isn't on the shelf. But the video does show the 9396 in stock at a "reduced" price of $139 ...unlikely that the 20% discount applies either. Quote
Rodeown Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Just managed to reserve the only 9398 at Argos here in my area of UK, got to travel 20 miles to get it but what the heck I cant wait till they open! I also reserved a 9396 Helicopter aswell.... Build time coming up for me! EDIT:- just got back with this, wife gone to get the helicopter for me aswell, Now what to make first? Edited July 21, 2012 by Rodeown Quote
z3_2drive Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Ah you are so lucky I'll be looking at that box in a few days too, can't wait! has anyone else modded their crawler other than sariel and efferman? Quote
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