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I want to recreate the mechanic in this video, starting at 1:14, in the smallest scale possible. 

Is there a way to do this without gears? Is this even possible with Lego?

Ideas will be much appreciated. 

 

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Of course it is possible. The mechanism in the Video does not include any gears. So why to use it in the Lego version. Its just a clever mechanism based on levers. Just try to copy it 1:1.

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With gears i mean that i know a standard solution where you use gears to turn the wheel.

I tried copying it, but i'm not a mechanical wonder, and can't figure it out.

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You could use some pushrod that rotates the wheel. Even a steering link with two towballs, maybe.

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I think i found a solution. 

Will post a pic later.

Unfortunately, there are only long parts that can connect to towballs...

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I think i found a simple and effective solution.

56 minutes ago, Frequenzberater said:

Just try to copy it 1:1.

Keep it simple, right? 

LandingGear001.png

LandingGear002.png

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This looks sweet! Gotta build me one of these landing gears in real bricks for sure! I just hope it will be strong enough to keep some weight... Doesn't look that strong on first sight with all the connectors etc. I was thinking about something like this during TC15 design phase, more specifically the Vought F4U Corsair, but the system you chose seems 'simpler' to replicate in Lego.

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Thanks!

I have it build here, it works great.

So far it seems pretty robust. Weight may or may not be a problem. Weight pushing down on an axle should not really be a problem i think?

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Built it myself just now as well, works like a charm. I swapped a few blue axle pins with friction to the tan axle pins without friction to make it move smoother, does not seem to impact the strength at all.

Great little mechanism!

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