[AMS-2][MOD] Lego 9394 RC Dragster - Powered by a buggy motor!

[mocbuild101]

Yes, it's an airplane that can drift! (or rather do doughnuts) But first, I think the video is the best introduction:

Cool, isn't it? I was actually very surprised how well it worked when I first tested it - especially considering how bad my previous MODs were.. (in fact, it's probably the only RC set MOD that I've done that worked at all!) It was quite a challenge to fit all the electrics in such a small body, and was actually the main reason why I only kept one of the original functions...

Features:

• Steering - powered by PF servo.
• Drive - geared down 3:5 from fast output of buggy motor.
• Motorized wings (not RC) - powered by PF M-motor.
• Easy to remove battery box - if not using rechargeable battery.

Other Specs:

• Weight: 650g (with  rechargeable battery)
• Original functions kept: 1 (out of 3)
• Theoretical top speed: 14km/h (at least)

Links:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pTW9vclg0c
• Bricksafe: https://www.bricksafe.com/pages/mocbuild101/9394-rc-dragster-mod
• Contest voting: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/162664-ams-2-dragify-your-set-voting

More photos:

Spoiler

Enjoy! And don't forget to vote!

 

Edited June 22, 2018 by mocbuild101

[Jurss]

cool!

[Aventador2004]

Nice, but drifting is sideways, those are donuts. It would need different battery placement to drift.

Still good, but not a drift.

[mocbuild101]

1 hour ago, Aventador2004 said:

Nice, but drifting is sideways, those are donuts. It would need different battery placement to drift.

Still good, but not a drift.

Yeah, you're right, but I don't know what else to call it... I think I'll take it out of the title though...

[sirslayer]

right on!!  Cool Airster!!!  

[mocbuild101]

On 6/2/2018 at 2:19 PM, sirslayer said:

right on!!  Cool Airster!!!  

Thanks, whatever that is...

9 hours ago, Marxpek said:

@mocbuild101 very sleek integration of the modifications

Thanks, that was actually one of my main goals with this MOD.

[sirslayer]

(air) plane drag(ster)= airster!!!

[mocbuild101]

23 hours ago, sirslayer said:

(air) plane drag(ster)= airster!!!

Ah, I see... very clever...