[MOC] Mini Go-Kart (studless 8842)

[kennywest]

This is something I made a while ago. I was going to use it for the "Mini Moc Competition" but I already posted pictures of this on another forum before the competition started ... which was not allowed. Anyway, enjoy!

[Zerobricks]

Not bad, looks good, though a bit skinny.

[kennywest]

True. But the 8842 was skinny as well :)

This MOC was also part of a competition guided by LEGO designers. We had tough requirements:

- I had to build this in one night

- it had to be rock solid and very playable, for kids (so we had to throw with it :) )

- it had to be in the same price range as, for example, the 42021

- it had to be functional (so it features steering and a working piston engine)

- I had to use a range of "standard parts" available to LEGO designers

[grum64]

I like it. Well done

[Doc_Brown]

Looks good! How did you get those steering arms into the black bit?

I loved my 8842

[kennywest]

Steering is just this:

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Or maybe I don't understand what you're asking

Anyway, here's the LEGO Digital Designer file: http://bricksafe.com/files/kennywest/MOCs/go-cart/go-cart.lxf

[barman]

The competition rules are pretty heavy. Almost the same as on the Inside Tour I did in 2009. Of course nobody build with those rule in mind, only a stupid Dutch guy... The others where just putting as much special parts in there models as possible.

Back on topic.

Not bad, looks good, though a bit skinny.

Yes, it does look a bit skinny. The original set had that as well, but because it's studded and the components are better in scale with each other. That's pretty much the problem with small/medium sized studless models, they are more skeleton and basicly have less detailing compared to studded.

Looking at the rules of the competition, you did a very good job. It clearly shouts 8842 The only think I don't like is the diff. kart's don't have diff's. So it would have been better the power the cylinder motor by one wheel, just like the original

[Rockbrick]

I agree about the diff, and some panels would not be a miss either - but I am sure its very playable - HOG is so prevalent these days its nice to see a steerable from the driving seat moc

[kennywest]

You caught me there. This entry was indeed part of the LEGO Inside Tour 2014 building contest :)

I am no kart expert and I thought there ought to be a differential in there (I thought this was an error in the 8842, so I rectified it :) ). Seems real karts don't have them and the designers also told me this.

Most people on my tour (including me) obeyed to the rules of the designers and created sturdy, "real set" models. Since my model was the only Technic model in the competition, and the designers were a bit nostalgic about the 8842, they decided to grant me 4th place. Which is very high, considering the total number of entries (35) and considering the fact this was my second MOC since I came out of the dark ages. So I am very proud of this MOC.

I agree about the diff, and some panels would not be a miss either - but I am sure its very playable - HOG is so prevalent these days its nice to see a steerable from the driving seat moc

True, but I don't think there were any panels available in the designer's standard LEGO cabinets :/ There weren't even pistons available for the engine. So the whole engine (crankshaft + rod) is there, but the piston is missing :)

Edited August 6, 2014 by kennywest

[Edwin Korstanje]

It´s looks a bit where a drove with at the 90th.

A go kart have never a diff and must have 100% spare and always have a chain.

The air cooled engine is also not aloud anymore by 2 stoke and must have now always a watercooled engine.

Your go kart is anyway a good looking and great to play model .

Edited August 6, 2014 by VFracingteam

[sm 01]

Nice steering! Simple and effective.

Was it possible to use technic chain link? I think that two 16-tooth gears, connected with a chain would be a perfect solution for connection between engine and rear axle.

[kennywest]

A chain link was possible and I tried to incorporate it, but I got into trouble with the seat :/

[Lakop]

Nice model. Shame it could not be entered into the mini comp. Wish I had thought of it.

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[barman]

You caught me there. This entry was indeed part of the LEGO Inside Tour 2014 building contest :)

Great. I hope you had a good time there. I did for sure

That building competition is not easy. I had so many interesting idea's, but when you look for the special parts, like LA's or flex axles, than you're out-of luck, there aren't any. Mostly standard parts, a view wheels and tyres and only basis minifgs parts.

Because the other builders wheren't to keen on the rules, it wasn't very hard for me to win first price and got a nice trophy. 4th from 35 is a very nice achievement. I've made quite a view picture during the Inside Tour. If you like and have the time, look through them, perhaps there are still some thing the same, like the bridge building?

Knowing this (limited parts availble) and that it is you second Technic MOC, you can be very proud on the go-kart

Edited August 7, 2014 by barman

[Falcon331]

It's little bit smal.