zephyr1934 Posted May 21, 2022 My wife has been dreaming of a dark green Subaru Outback for a few years now. This spring I surprised her and got her one. She was not amused. Of course, I can't see the point of building anything out of Lego unless it has something to do with trains. So naturally, I made it a hi-rail vehicle and powered it with a circuit cube. That did not raise her level of amusement much, it might have gotten a shrug out of her. You can't please everyone. But it's the thought that counts, right? Now on the technical side, because the train wheels and rubber tires are on almost the same plane bumps can lift the powered rubber tires off the rail, so it is not a great rail runner, but it does move (video proof). It does better when I add a plate above the rear train wheels so that it's a lot harder for uneven track to lift the powered front axle of the track. Not flawless, but good enough. In the name of full disclosure, to hide the train wheels so well, I did have to cut into the black 1x6 plates to make clearance. The train wheels snap off and it runs like a charm on the rubber tires (video example). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted May 22, 2022 Why doesn't she like it? I like it. Train wheels make everything better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*thomas* Posted May 22, 2022 Cool rendition :). Still, can't recommend them (the real outback) enough. Good looking cars which have outgrown densely populated areas in Europe, but suit the USA perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polarlicht Posted May 24, 2022 Was about to ask why you posted this in the train forum... then i saw picture #2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 10:51 PM, zephyr1934 said: But it's the thought that counts, right? Beautiful reproduction in Lego ... but this sentence is even more beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 25, 2022 21 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Beautiful reproduction in Lego ... but this sentence is even more beautiful! If she hasn't left me yet, I felt safe knowing that a 6x18 MOC probably won't push her over the edge (grin) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toastie Posted May 25, 2022 5 hours ago, zephyr1934 said: I felt safe knowing that a 6x18 MOC probably won't push her over the edge Heehee ... LEGO ... Wife: You have so many bricks up there, don't you have enough? No, don't say anything: You - do - have - enough! Xmas approaching. Wife: You need to get your wishlist ready. Me: Don't know, I am happy. XMas coming closer: Wife: (Really concerned) What? No LEGOs (or compatible bricks, yes, I know the dark side very well ) on the list??? What I like the most is the "really concerned" bit. This is not about mental illness to be smoothed - this is about "You like LEGO and I can see that". New Year's a couple of weeks old - my Birthday approaching - and then we start over. The rest of the year is the same - I keep it really low level, though. We love each other. A lot. BTW, she is into plants, flowers - also A LOT. Well ... guess what: Saturday approaching. Wife: I will go to the market garden, do you need anything? Me (thinking: Yes, The UCS Millennium Falcon) saying: No, but don't we have enough ... no, I don't say that. There is a BIG difference between ABS and living things. And that is one reason I love her, for sure. Best regards, Thorsten P.S.: If this is not off-topic, then I don't know what off-topic means. I am sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JopieK Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 4:01 AM, dr_spock said: Why doesn't she like it? I like it. Train wheels make everything better. Would be great to avoid traffic jams. One only needs to be careful about other train traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted May 26, 2022 3 hours ago, JopieK said: Would be great to avoid traffic jams. One only needs to be careful about other train traffic. the top gear episode with the train made of a car as the locomotive and camping trailers as the wagons comes to mind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 26, 2022 19 hours ago, Toastie said: P.S.: If this is not off-topic, then I don't know what off-topic means. I am sorry. If I'm going to give my wife a Lego Outback then I think I opened that door already. In my case, my wife owned a horse when we met, so there has never been a complaint about me throwing money into Lego (grin). You have to REALLY consume a lot of lego to rival the cost of a horse. (well, if you own a farm and do all the work yourself then a horse could be cheap, she didn't and we don't) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legownz Posted May 27, 2022 I love this! May need to make myself a 4 wide version of my own older Outback... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted May 27, 2022 21 hours ago, Legownz said: I love this! May need to make myself a 4 wide version of my own older Outback... Now that sounds like a real challenge, but would be could if you can make it work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legownz Posted May 28, 2022 7 hours ago, zephyr1934 said: Now that sounds like a real challenge, but would be could if you can make it work I've done 4 wide models of a Subaru Impreza wagon and a Saab 900 before...I'm not saying they were good or that they looked like those cars, but I did "technically" make them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted June 5, 2022 It will surely honour the Subaru symmetric AWD system, managing curves "like if it was on tracks"!!! Ciao! Davide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted June 5, 2022 oh no that dad joke man. rly?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zephyr1934 Posted June 6, 2022 17 hours ago, Paperinik77pk said: It will surely honour the Subaru symmetric AWD system, managing curves "like if it was on tracks"!!! So I just have to ask, why didn't I think of that? (kudos to you) Meanwhile, on a different track... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paperinik77pk Posted June 6, 2022 3 hours ago, zephyr1934 said: So I just have to ask, why didn't I think of that? (kudos to you) Meanwhile, on a different track... Ooooh what a nice track without sleepers! However, If you find someone who's sleeping, you can always pass over them with that car. But wait, if it is a car, why is it not attached to a locomotive? I'm an idiot, I already know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted June 6, 2022 locomotive on roadwheels! something only the russians could come up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toastie Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, XG BC said: locomotive on roadwheels! Interesting steering concept. This should be brought to the attention of the Technic Forum! So is this inverse and upside down Ackermann steering with a two axle fixed pivot section? Best, Thorsten Edited June 6, 2022 by Toastie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted June 6, 2022 the loco only drove two meters or so before the axles broke like this. this is why some of the wheels are weird like that. for more info visit: https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/maz-547-m63-12x12-offroad-diesel-lok-in-russland/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColletArrow Posted June 7, 2022 I love both the concept and the execution! I think that this sort of amusing, small build is exactly what Circuit Cubes should be used for! 19 hours ago, XG BC said: something only the russians could come up with I don't know, the French tried it too; two to be exact, only they drove in a straight line and had a big barrier between them to push boats up a hill... Source and details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montech_water_slope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XG BC Posted June 8, 2022 ahh yes i recognize this one too. saw a video of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
