Technic Gearhead Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Here is a Hauler I have been working on recently. It is a studless version of the Hauler designed by Han. I still need to attach the pneumatic hoses and go back over a few details I'm not completely satisfied with. I have wanted to build this model since I first saw it. I really like the Technic aesthetic so it had to be studless. The thing I like most about the Technic look is that surfaces are less literal and more implied with careful panel placement. You get to see the skeleton and the skin simultaneously when done well. For inspiration on the look of the altered portions, I looked at several Lego sets including the 8264, 8265 and 8069. The shape of the upper cab is from 8264 and 8069 and the grille and fenders are taken from the 8265 for the most part. The mechanicals are unchanged from the original as they work fantastic. I will probably switch to the RC with adjustable speed control that is recommended. Special thanks to Han for such a great design and for making the instructions available. Here is the model so far: Here is my Brickshelf folder with more images: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=500080 Thanks for looking! Edited March 28, 2012 by Technic Gearhead Quote
DLuders Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 It looks really good! For those not familiar with Han's Articulated Hauler 6x6, here it is (pictured below for comparison): Quote
timslegos Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I like the studless version a lot. have you attached the hoses yet? tim Quote
Technic Gearhead Posted March 28, 2012 Author Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks for all of the comments. I will probably attach the hoses this weekend and then I'll take some better photos. I want to replace one of the brackets that holds the hoses that cross underneath the trailer also. I have to disassemble part of the trailer to get to it so that will take some time. I want the hoses to be routed as neatly as possible. I'm not sure if there is a way to improve the model in this area but want to investigate it first. I may experiment with some black pieces in place of the yellow for the mirror brackets and the top of the cab to make it look more interesting. I still need to replace the (now) yellow mirror surfaces with a 2x4 bley smooth tiles when I receive them. This is a model I will probably revisit after I have built a few more official sets and have picked up some more techiniques and ideas. I'm still trying to get used to studless construction so it might be a while before my first true MOC. Edit - I changed the name to 'Han' in the original post but couldn't edit the subject line. I just now realized I had it wrong. Edited March 28, 2012 by Technic Gearhead Quote
Dannnohhh Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 How's the pneumatics coming?! We can't wait to see more details...looks awesome thus far and a studless version of Hans' 6x6 pretty much throws out my excuses -- I think I have enough of these parts -- of finally starting to build his awesome creation! So again, nice work and thanks for posting Quote
Rook Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 So not being a Technic builder myself, what makes this a “6x6”? Is this wheels, studs, inches, etc.? Quote
The Joker1 Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 Looking good I am really liking your wheelarch design. Quote
Lipko Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 So not being a Technic builder myself, what makes this a “6x6”? Is this wheels, studs, inches, etc.? Quotation from wiki four-wheel-drive: "In abbreviations such as 4×4, the first figure is normally taken as the total number of wheels and the second is normally taken as the number of powered wheels (the numbers are actually axle-ends to allow for more than one wheel on each end of an axle)." Quote
timslegos Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) So not being a Technic builder myself, what makes this a “6x6”? Is this wheels, studs, inches, etc.? I believe the first number is the number of wheel and the second number is the number of wheels that are driven. Tim Edited April 3, 2012 by timr Quote
Technic Gearhead Posted April 3, 2012 Author Posted April 3, 2012 How's the pneumatics coming?! We can't wait to see more details...looks awesome thus far and a studless version of Hans' 6x6 pretty much throws out my excuses -- I think I have enough of these parts -- of finally starting to build his awesome creation! So again, nice work and thanks for posting I just finished with the pneumatic hoses but still need to take some more pictures of the finished product. They turned out nice and neat. Thanks again for all of those precious yellow panels! Thanks for the comments. That's correct on the 6x6 - 6 wheels and all are driven per the original design. The wheel arches took a while to get right although they look simple enough. I'll add some updated images to my Brickshelf folder as soon as I get some time. Quote
technicfan Posted April 20, 2012 Posted April 20, 2012 This looks nice, what are the wheels off?. Quote
Technic Gearhead Posted April 20, 2012 Author Posted April 20, 2012 This looks nice, what are the wheels off?. Thanks! They are from the 8110 Unimog U400. Quote
technicfan Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Nice work Technic Gearhead, I am about to start my version of Hans hauler but it will have a tow behind scraper. What number is the 2 panels next to the motor?. Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Bricklink panels The panels you asked about are panels 14A-14B. Edited January 11, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
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