Jurss Posted February 18, 2023 Ball fits in 3x19 frame Building some chassis Tried to make suspension close to real Fron is something like on original, rear could be closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GodBDGlory Posted February 18, 2023 That's quite an interesting chassis! Is it supposed to replicate some real car? Are there any advantages to those angled front suspension arms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pow Posted February 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Jurss said: Ball fits in 3x19 frame That is good news. ...if one is going to build some kind of gear shift mechanism. Hehe How tight is the fitting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted February 19, 2023 11 hours ago, pow said: How I would say, that it is more on loose side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jundis Posted February 19, 2023 17 hours ago, Jurss said: Nearly got a shock (no pun intended) here as I first though the shock absorber connects onto the drive shaft, but gladly the right side gave the better view :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinusAndy Posted February 19, 2023 This looks a little like the tamiya sand scorcher chassis, particularly the front suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted February 20, 2023 In fact, I'm trying to make something close to VW Beetle chassis, and then some Dune buggy on top of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted February 25, 2023 Another paralel project, as I got those small quarter gears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted February 25, 2023 Main functionality done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 4, 2023 As mini bwe was finished, returned to beach buggy. Shortened wheel base Now I made this as in real case :) ( You know - build for real), as for those buggies VW beetle frame is used, which is shortened during rebuild. Added engine also moved shock absorbers more to sides Now will come hardest part - body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 14, 2023 Recently built 8069, using parts I have. Intentionally used latest tractor tires. Volvo bucket is really too big, but somehow attached. Latest excavator bucket fits well Conclusion - one of the best (if not the best) technic set. Really like it. It was on sale for 40EUR on some trade place. Now really regret not buying it. Only when building, realised, that there are some other good parts, which I don't have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirdwigg Posted March 14, 2023 8069 is my favorite set. Thanks for posting, and I like the modifications you made. Sorry panels 13 and 14 in yellow are pretty rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, Thirdwigg said: Sorry panels 13 and 14 in yellow are pretty rare Yes, that is one of the regrets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jundis Posted March 14, 2023 Now I wonder why Lego waited so long to introduce them into the line-up... they just look great. The thing is, the smaller 56 tires require a 0.5 stud offset to be leveled with the 81 tires. It's always a little pain in the brick. 15 minutes ago, Jurss said: Volvo bucket is really too big Yeah, the original bucket fits way better... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndgen Posted March 14, 2023 These are really cool sets (Moc), looking forward to seeing the rest of the beach buggy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1gor Posted March 14, 2023 Somehow I was hoping that 8069 would be a kind of successor of 8455 set, but even tire proportions were off; at least your tire choice is much better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 19, 2023 Still don't have inspirtation to continue with beach buggy, so I'm building old sets with some fresh touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 21, 2023 As built 42005, I was thinking, why not to build smaller version. So, some possible axle configuration was made Yes, wheels seems little too small, but don't know if more narrower axle could be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted March 24, 2023 Main chassis With spring setup like this, there is some supension travel (2+ studs), but it is still pretty hard suspension. It won't be so nice like on 42005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted October 8, 2023 Buggy had some progress last 2 days (there was some storm outside). Now almost complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Ilea Posted October 8, 2023 Looks really cool! It could use 2 buggy motors, buwizz and a beach side driving video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluehose Posted October 8, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 6:17 AM, Jurss said: As built 42005, I was thinking, why not to build smaller version. So, some possible axle configuration was made Yes, wheels seems little too small, but don't know if more narrower axle could be made. Indeed, it's on the naworrer side, did you made this project go on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jurss Posted October 9, 2023 It seems, that no, didn't made it to anything complete monstertruck. But I could return some day, as usual :) espacially - winter is coming, so I sill have more time for this hobby again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lego Tom Posted October 9, 2023 As one who has had a hand in building and owning full size buggies, I find your MOC amazingly true to form - especially the engine! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
