Motorised 8435

[legomuppet9]

Time to post my latest creation and also my first post on my new blog This model performs quite well and is quite fun to drive around. The info:

"I recently purchased the 8435 set and my first thought after I had built it was that it had to be motorised. So, after much trial and error, I have succeeded in motorising the model.

It uses an XL Motor for drive (geared down 1:2) and a M Motor for steering. It is fully remote control thanks to the IR Receiver and the IR Controller. The body is still easily removable (however you need to disconnect and remove the battery box first...) and the overall appearance is pretty much the same. I got rid of the differential (as they worsen the off-road performance), the V6 engine (which I wanted to keep, however it was the only sensible place for the drive motor) and a couple of other axles and gears here and there to make everything fit. I also reinforced the rear suspension with hard springs."

[Edwin Korstanje]

It's great too see that you have made it whit compleet PF

[pluto7443]

Oh, this brings memories. This was my first Technic set ever!

[Kierna]

Good conversion job Those transparent red liftarms look delicious! Like toffee or something

[legomuppet9]

Video time!!

[Alasdair Ryan]

You made a good job on the motorizing of this set,although the steering seams a bit fast.

[legomuppet9]

It is, M Motor straight to the steering, unfortunately it was the only reliable solution I could find...

[tibivi]

This is my version, I made it a month ago for the Belug event:

Propulsion: RC buggy motor

Steering: M- motor

recharcheable battery pack

Sorry for the bad pictures

Tibivi

[Alasdair Ryan]

With that buggy motor in the back,it should not be slow.

[legomuppet9]

looks good tibivi mine goes quite slow tbh... do you have a video to see how fast yours goes?

Edited December 21, 2012 by legomuppet9

[tibivi]

With that buggy motor in the back,it should not be slow.

No, it isn't

looks good tibivi mine goes quite slow tbh... do you have a video to see how fast yours goes?

Here is a little video (in bad quality because of the light )

http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream

Edited December 22, 2012 by tibivi

[legomuppet9]

Wow thats fast... I really need some buggy motors...