[TC17] Rebel Tow Truck

[Ctan]

Hi, just wanted to try myself in this contest. I've got an idea for rebel tow truck.

functions:

• Lowering/raising towing arm (small actuator)
• Lowering/raising hook (rachet mechanism)
• Openable trunk
• Working 16V engine (powered by PF M motor) designed by @Didumos69
• Live axle suspension 2x PF XL motor 3:1 raito
• Front axle steering PF Servo
• Deatachable body (hold by 4 easy to access pins)

It's not finished yet but I think worth to show ;)

 

Springs were switched from hard to soft (from Dark Grey set)

Offroad performance is pretty good, I'd say not the best offroader on the planet but it can handle some slopes well.

What do you think?

 

Edited January 25, 2020 by Ctan

[Michael217]

Wow! It was very cool! I like it!

[Mechbuilds]

That's a mean truck! Really like what you've done with the exhaust!

[Bartybum]

Oh hell yes this thing is beautiful

[Jundis]

I especially like the exhaust pipes in flat silver :-)

If you have 4 of the spaghetti pieces left, maybe you can put them on the end to face outwards? Looks maybe even cooler

[Ctan]

Just started optimizing this build in stud.io, also more Reddish Brown stuff is on its way. I think this color fit to Mad Max theme the most :)

9 hours ago, Jundis said:

I especially like the exhaust pipes in flat silver :-)

If you have 4 of the spaghetti pieces left, maybe you can put them on the end to face outwards? Looks maybe even cooler

Thanks! I don't have enough this spaghetti pieces but I've already ordered them on BrickLink ;) It look much cooler, thanks for the hint!

 

12 hours ago, Bartybum said:

Oh hell yes this thing is beautiful

21 hours ago, Mechbuilds said:

That's a mean truck! Really like what you've done with the exhaust!

 

22 hours ago, Michael217 said:

Wow! It was very cool! I like it!

Thanks guys! I'm glad that you like it!

[Ctan]

A bit more used look of front

I ended up with a bit different color sheme

Edited January 9, 2020 by Ctan
additional image

[Teo LEGO Technic]

I'm loving it!!!

[Didumos69]

Love it too!

[HorcikDesigns]

The colourscheme of the digital model is awesome! I also really like the way the body and exhaust pipes are built. 

Edited January 10, 2020 by HorcikDesigns

[Ctan]

On 1/9/2020 at 11:32 PM, Teo LEGO Technic said:

I'm loving it!!!

 

On 1/10/2020 at 6:50 AM, Didumos69 said:

Love it too!

 

On 1/10/2020 at 7:24 AM, HorcikDesigns said:

The colourscheme of the digital model is awesome! I also really like the way the body and exhaust pipes are built. 

Thanks a lot guys! It's very motivating!

 

Here's what I got. All parts ordered to make it live (yeah, golden chicken too). When all BL orders arrive I'll show you how this build look in real

also exhaust was changed to Pearl Dark Grey because it's much more available to get.

Edited January 11, 2020 by Ctan

[Gray Gear]

Very nice, especially the use of those Power Miners spike wheels on the Rims. Fits the contest theme perfectly. But you should add something more to the rear, it looks kinda naked rn, compared to the rest of the truck. Maybe slap some fuel Canisters on there, or some more chains.

[Ctan]

On 1/11/2020 at 12:15 AM, Gray Gear said:

Very nice, especially the use of those Power Miners spike wheels on the Rims. Fits the contest theme perfectly. But you should add something more to the rear, it looks kinda naked rn, compared to the rest of the truck. Maybe slap some fuel Canisters on there, or some more chains.

Thanks! There will be more details on rear, I have to check first how much space will left. 

For now I have some renders of actual build. Bricks are on its way to me, so soon I'll check how it look in real.

 

and here was a quick experiment how it look with tracks on the rear but I don't think that fit.

 

[Gray Gear]

I am sorry but those tracks look terrible... Just no 

Wheels are the way to go imo

Edited January 13, 2020 by Gray Gear

[Ctan]

3 minutes ago, Gray Gear said:

I am sorry but those tracks look terrible... Just no 

Wheels are the way to go imo

Yeah, I know, it was just one of failed sketches 

[MangaNOID]

this sure does look good!

maybe a benchmark in the detailing as well...thanks for the tips  although I wont get anywhere near that detailing with my current bits.

 

[Jundis]

Oh man this looks better with every iteration! Love the skull and the new rims :-)

[Ctan]

Update with real bricks, purple will dissapear soon I hope.

stickers are from 42082, 2 handles to operate arm and hook, and one lever to release hook rachet.

4x PF LED inside, so there's a bit too much of wires as alaways

4 hours ago, MangaNOID said:

this sure does look good!

maybe a benchmark in the detailing as well...thanks for the tips  although I wont get anywhere near that detailing with my current bits.

 

You're welcomed!

4 hours ago, Jundis said:

Oh man this looks better with every iteration! Love the skull and the new rims :-)

It's sad that they can't have glowing eyes

[Gray Gear]

Okay, this question might be stupid if I somehow fail to understand how engine stuff works, but I am pretty sure the air intake on the a-pillar is useless. The air for the engine is sucked in by the supercharger intake on top of the engine, and pushed straight into the Engine itself. 

I love the build, so I just wanted to point this out 

 

Edited January 15, 2020 by Gray Gear

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Very powerful and aggressive look!

I like the purple color with black 

[Mechbuilds]

This has such a strong mad max vibe.. Even without a monster truck chassis, it would work great with a normal truck chassis too! But i like the aggressive look!

[Ctan]

On 1/15/2020 at 7:42 AM, Gray Gear said:

Okay, this question might be stupid if I somehow fail to understand how engine stuff works, but I am pretty sure the air intake on the a-pillar is useless. The air for the engine is sucked in by the supercharger intake on top of the engine, and pushed straight into the Engine itself. 

I love the build, so I just wanted to point this out 

 

Yes, it make sense. But I like this pipe and snorkel. So, it will stay

On 1/15/2020 at 8:43 AM, LEGO Train 12 Volts said:

Very powerful and aggressive look!

I like the purple color with black 

Purple dissapeared. I like purple but not on this model I think

On 1/15/2020 at 10:45 AM, Mechbuilds said:

This has such a strong mad max vibe.. Even without a monster truck chassis, it would work great with a normal truck chassis too! But i like the aggressive look!

It will be not a problem to build it  lower, chassis is separated from the body.

 

Ok, so bricks in color I wanted has arrived. Also engine cover was replaced with less saturated color.

So, that's all I think. I can call it done. What do you think guys?

[Mechbuilds]

I think i prefered the purple fenders more.


EDIT:
Now that i compared them side by side. I think the blue version is better. 

Edited January 16, 2020 by Mechbuilds

[HorcikDesigns]

Wow, the body is super great, but I would preffer to see much lower chassis. 

[Mechbuilds]

58 minutes ago, HorcikDesigns said:

Wow, the body is super great, but I would preffer to see much lower chassis. 

Agreed! 

Every mad max vehicle currently is very over the top. This bodywork is amazing but the monster truck chassis below kinda is too much. 
A lower chassis would fit better.