My LEGO ATV GP tank

[jacobkristensen]

W.I.P - But here it is my LEGO All-Terrain-Vehicle(ATV) general purpose(GP) tank.

It is based on several experiments with tracks and treadeds. And a good deal of inspiration from other builders(Sariel and Dikkie Kijn).

It features 4x4 drive and three way rotating, tilting and flipping plow.

I forgot to tell, but to them how hasn't guessed it yet, the plow is from the unimog b-model. With a heavy modified connector.

Specs.:

Weight 1,5kg

Lenght 46cm

width of tank 17cm

Width of plow 27cm

Height 12cm

Parts.:

4 x PF XL Motors

2 x PF Rechargeable battery box

2 x PF Recivers

5 x Big pneumatics cylinders

And lots of other parts.

Pictures are here on flickr

I have several reason for it to be work in progress, which so has last since last spring.

But the main reasons are as follows.:

* I would like to add a pf m motor to each of the valves.

* Add compressor, proberly based of the 8110.

* A winch could be cool

* Finally it seriously needs some styling, but I am really bad at makeing pretty things. I find it much easier to make moving stuff.

That could be as simple as to add, a few of my spare PF LED .

Edited February 11, 2012 by jacobkristensen

[DLuders]

Wow, there's a lot crammed in there! It looks great! Do you have any snow to drive it in?

[jacobkristensen]

Yes we got, pretty big amount(like 2cm to 8cm - I will guess) here in denmark(near Aarhus). But it is also freezing cold out side. Something like between -15C to -5C...

And it has driven i snow to times and it performers really good, but the blade(plow) is a real p.i.t.a to get into the perfect position.

Wow, there's a lot crammed in there! It looks great! Do you have any snow to drive it in?

Comming to think about, I lack a photo from its top side, but there is around one stud of space around the batteries and XL's. But as you can see it pretty messy right now.

Edited February 10, 2012 by jacobkristensen

[timslegos]

Looks good for starters. i am trying to make a Snowgroomer and the body is the hardest part, i feel your pain. Looks cool though. Video?

tim

[jacobkristensen]

Looks good for starters. i am trying to make a Snowgroomer and the body is the hardest part, i feel your pain. Looks cool though. Video?

tim

I have consider it, but being a serious amateur photographer(a shared hobby with my old man) also mean I have, my own expectations to full fill. Secondly I don’t own any gear at the moment, because of my studies.

A little big request are there anybody that can come up with a working subtractor gear drivetrain for a 4x4 setup?

Edited February 10, 2012 by jacobkristensen

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Amazing tank, I particularly like the tracks with claws!

[jacobkristensen]

Amazing tank, I particularly like the tracks with claws!

Tkx mate, but what claws? - You mean those I have fitted on the belts?

I consider more like spikes.

But they full fill a real purpose, the tracks grip is much better with those on. The difference is like,

without it can't drive over a doorstep or my storage boxes(like 2-3cm). On the other hand thanks to it massive weight, when driving on carpet it can sometimes derail the tracks.

Edited February 11, 2012 by jacobkristensen