Igor1 Posted June 11, 2021 I'm really looking forward to the new Lego wheels 81x35 (from the official catalog photo). I think they will look very cool on the off-road version of the G63! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Igor1 said: I'm really looking forward to the new Lego wheels 81x35 (from the official catalog photo). I think they will look very cool on the off-road version of the G63! I'm not sure. Have you ever seen the real Gelandevagen with such tractor tyres? Neither did I :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 11, 2021 @Aleh There are a lot of real cars on such wheels, but I just don't see a great alternative from Lego in this regard. So I think that these will also fit to the MOC. I would prefer something like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 11, 2021 Only the first two images have the same tyres, byt they are custom. I meant Mercedes Benz do not use these tyres at their factories. PS: There's Alexander on the second image :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcus2388 Posted June 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, Aleh said: Only the first two images have the same tyres, byt they are custom. I meant Mercedes Benz do not use these tyres at their factories. PS: There's Alexander on the second image :) I can assure you: if you want those tires on your G Class – the factory is going to sell it to you. The whole G-Wagon project was started in this spirit: the Shah of Iran wanted to have a Mercedes for his military. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) @Aleh Yes, I wrote earlier, I'm building something like a lifted off-road truck (with custom wheels). To make it fun to ride. However, the question of appearance and selection of wheels is very important for me. I would like it to look like some kind of custom G63 from BRABUS, for example. But only in the process of experiments it will be possible to understand what will fit from the wheels and what will not. I'm afraid this topic from the drift version review will go into the WIP topic of building an off-road version. I was planning to finish with this MOC, but it still won't let me go! I'm even starting to seriously think about a separate instruction for the off-road version, if it turns out to build something worthy. And if it will be at least interesting to someone else, of course. Edited June 11, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 11, 2021 37 minutes ago, marcus2388 said: I can assure you: if you want those tires on your G Class – the factory is going to sell it to you. I believe, thanks 37 minutes ago, marcus2388 said: The whole G-Wagon project was started in this spirit: the Shah of Iran wanted to have a Mercedes for his military. It was 40 or how many years ago. Today G-class is an expensive toy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcus2388 Posted June 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Aleh said: I believe, thanks It was 40 or how many years ago. Today G-class is an expensive toy. Actually... you can still buy the car in the civilian "professional" version - even as a PickUp-truck... https://www.forcegt.com/news/mercedes-benz-introduces-g-professional-cab-chassis-workhorse/ and it is still a very well selling military car. The 6x6 started it's life "just recently" as a special request by the Australian army... and got converted into the portal axle monster we all know afterwards. When it comes to the G-wagon - there is nothing off limits... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) Finally! This topic is starting to come to life! Of course, a factory that produces military equipment can afford any of its execution. Edited June 11, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, marcus2388 said: Actually... you can still buy the car in the civilian "professional" version - even as a PickUp-truck... Damn, I also have to build a pickup truck now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GodBDGlory Posted June 11, 2021 The tractor tires would make it look like a legitimate off-roader, while the defender rims+68ish mm tires make it look like an average G-Class: Glitzy and good-for-nothing, with the strange combo of sports car style and rims and off-roader chassis. I don't mean that as a criticism of your work, though, and I appreciate seeing all the different rim+tire combos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) @2GodBDGlory Thank you very much for your feedback on the wheels, but also I would glad to hear any criticism both on the MOC and on my work itself. I'm sure that on this forum there are people with tremendous experience in design, but so far there is no criticism at all in this topic. Please feel free to express your opinion. As for сhoosing the right wheels, even a Bentley can make a real off-road truck: https://www.justmotoring.co.za/2021/01/01/bentley-arnage-monster-truck-is-not-your-usual-lift-kit/ Edited June 12, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martinator Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Aleh said: Only the first two images have the same tyres, byt they are custom. I meant Mercedes Benz do not use these tyres at their factories. PS: There's Alexander on the second image :) The whole car is custom. Built in Russia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45OZMB7KV5Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdXJgxHlbsghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJqPNFnpsNfWc1pNs7I1KQ Edited June 12, 2021 by martinator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) @martinator Yep it is! Russia & Ukraine. Edited June 12, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) A little provocation for my favorite from @rm8 Edited June 12, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) ...but there is always someone cooler than you! Edited June 12, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 13, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 11:13 AM, martinator said: The whole car is custom. Built in Russia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45OZMB7KV5Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdXJgxHlbsghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJqPNFnpsNfWc1pNs7I1KQ Alexander is from Ukraine. Their lime G63 6*6 was a dreamcar :) @Igor1 nice comix) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 19, 2021 Yes again this off-road. Finally our test drive to the fields took place. Where we had to drive a lot over rough terrain. In general the MOC rides. I'm attaching a small video report. However, many shortcomings of the model were also identified. In short, despite the high power, the car lacks cross-country ability. Definitely not yet a Mercedes as I imagined it. I think that permanently locking the rear axle differential was a stupid idea which led to increased stress on the transmission, wear and instability in operation. Here I also plan to change the drive from motors to increase reliability. The front shock absorbers work very well, while the stiffness of the rear shock absorbers seemed to me insufficient. I think I should try 9.5L hard spring shocks (already ordered from Bricklink). There are also plans to improve the steering. I would like to slightly reduce the maximum wheel turn, but at the same time increase the steering sensitivity. To do this, I'll try to play with the size of the rods from the steering rack to the portal hubs. After the improvements I plan to test it again on "pokatushki". Thank you for your attention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Several days ago Brackmann and Buschmann's company has released Brabus Rocket G900, based on the latest Gelandewagen. It's the fastest G-class ever so far. So you have to consider rebuulding your MOC once again PS: When the grass was green Brabus Rocket was the only a CLS classe, which was the fastest sedan on the planet. Then BMW M5 beats that record. And the second generation of CLS beats it again and as I now stiil keeps the record :) Edited June 20, 2021 by Aleh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 20, 2021 @Aleh Hey, I really thought no one would write about this! Yes, I saw it, Rocket looks very very cool! But as far as rebuilding my current MOC it seems to me that it isn't needed. External changes are purely cosmetic. There's small red elements in the decoration of the body, which are on such a scale will be difficult to beautifully replicate. If only I should try adding a roof spoiler? And the new rims even confused me a little. Since they completely cover the view inside the wheel like a cap and now the brake rims and calipers are not visible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted June 20, 2021 Maybe it will be interesting for you to see one of my G classes https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-48134/OleJka/mercedes-benz-g63amg-2020/#details It's a simplified version which I built several years ago for Sbrick company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 20, 2021 @Aleh Thank you! Of course I saw all your Mercedes (even 6x6), as well as all the others that were built from Lego. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Today's work result. New reinforced motor drive. Managed to keep the front L-motors removable. But because of their displacement I had to swap to shorter suspension arms 6 x 2. Edited June 22, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) Redesigned steering Edited June 22, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor1 Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) New front and rear axle prototypes Edited July 8, 2021 by Igor1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
