[MOC] RC MOD (Free Instructions) 8858 Rebel Wrecker & 8437 Future Car

[P McCatty]

I made RC modifications to some past favorites for those of you who remember the 90s, also featuring some cosmetic/structural/functional improvements, as well as the real OG Technician. Love to hear thoughts & feedback 😁

8437 Future Car (Sahara Blaster) Features:

1. Technic Figure Compatible
2. RC Drive. PF L-Motor geared at 1 : 1.
3. RC Steering. PF Servo Motor. Upgraded turning radius.
4. Powered by Buwizz 2.0
5. Independent Front Suspension. Solid Axle Rear Suspension with flex.
6. Reinforced Wings. Improved range.

Free Instructions HERE
 

 

8858 Rebel Wrecker (Big Foot) Features:

1. Technic Figure Compatible
2. RC Drive. PF L-Motor geared at 1 : 0.555.
3. RC Steering. PF Servo Motor.
4. RC Winch. PF M-Motor with worm gear.
5. RC Lights at front & above cab.
6. Powered by Buwizz 2.0
7. Independent Front Suspension. Solid Axle Rear Suspension with flex.

Free Instructions HERE
 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by P McCatty

[1gor]

I'm affraid that on 8858 there is to much gearing in steering system so servo motor could end up not properly returning to center after a while...

Kind regards

[P McCatty]

9 hours ago, 1gor said:

I'm affraid that on 8858 there is to much gearing in steering system so servo motor could end up not properly returning to center after a while...

In my experience, this has not been the case. I've had it for months now, tearing around the house at least every other day. 

[Pattspatt]

Well done - creative motor placement, and the performance looks great, too! I love how the original DNA of the sets is still very much intact. Thanks for providing the free instructions!

[GerritvdG]

Nice, thanks for sharing. I really should buy the Servo and Buwizz, I especially like the 8858!