[WIP] BAC Mono

[VKTechnic]

For my second BrickCon project, I'm building a BAC Mono:

With about a week to go this is my current state:

And here's an earlier WIP:

The model is driven by 2 M-Motors and steered with return-to-center steering with another M-Motor. Will be powered by a rechargeable battery.

As always, any and all feedback is appreciated.

[Alasdair Ryan]

I think you need to try adding some flex axles around the edges,I think it would look better.

Edited September 28, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan

[Junpei]

How about a brick-built body? Judging by the fact that it uses m-motors instead of L or XL, I assume the goal is not speed, so maybe if you switched to L the increased weight wouldn't make a difference. I think flex axles would look a little bit weird.

[legomuppet9]

Nice work so far, hard shapes to replicate. I also think you should add some flex axles....

[piterx]

i agree with other guys!

i'd do it with connectors and flexible axles....it would come out lighter too :)

[Lipko]

Can we have a closer look at the rear suspension?

[VKTechnic]

To all the comments on flex axles:

I have 0 flex axles in yellow, also very few in black. So flex axles aren't going to be used.

Can we have a closer look at the rear suspension?

I'll post one later today, after I finish with my goals for today.

[skriblez]

Very nice looking so far!

[dhc6twinotter]

Looks good! I'm bummed that I'm going to miss BrickCon this year.

[Lakop]

That's looking good so far. The only negative thing I can say is the grey wheel hubs take something away from it. Can you look at using other wheels, if you have any of course. Maybe the wheels from 42000.

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[VKTechnic]

Calling it quits...Front axle is too wide (don't know how I miscalculated that) and there are some gearing issues. With four more building days until BrickCon, I'm hoping to build a walker and some sort of medium-sized fast car.

[timslegos]

You are really going to scrap it now? I t looks great as is!

tim

[JM1971]

Have a rest, sometimes a solution comes to mind, I bet a lot of people give up and then make a come back, your moc is looking good.

[Jim]

You are really going to scrap it now? I t looks great as is!

tim

I second that! Don't do it.

[Rishab N]

I agree. I really like this project. I think you shouldn't do it

[skriblez]

Keep going, this moc is very nice looking

[VKTechnic]

Thanks for the motivation guys, I'm gonna try and get a lot of work done on the Mono today. Not giving up yet!

[Junpei]

How does the u-joint not get pulled out if the rear suspension pivot is so far out? Something to do with those 9L links?

[VKTechnic]

How does the u-joint not get pulled out if the rear suspension pivot is so far out? Something to do with those 9L links?

The suspension doesn't move far at all, and the CV joint accounts for any axle pulling.

[VKTechnic]

Progress!

Solved the gearing issues, widened the rear axle, and getting some solid work on the body. With only 3 days left, I think I should be able to finish this.

[timslegos]

Thats the spirit .

tim

[Rishab N]

Nice job! I think you should make the driver's headrest much higher to make it look more realistic

[VKTechnic]

Nice job! I think you should make the driver's headrest much higher to make it look more realistic

Definitely on my to-do list

[Jim]

You should be happy with this MOC! I like it a lot. Well done.

Indeed, adjust the headrest and maybe PF lights?

[jantjeuh]

Some flex axles would improve the looks, but as you say, yellow ones are hard to find. Had to order four of them from Finland the other day for Jurgen's backhoe. Black ones are pretty common though (except the 19L ones).