Henchmen4Hire Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Not many people like 8-wide, but I'll keep making them anyway lol Here's not just a Super Duty, but Ultra Duty truck! I wanted to make more big 6x6 vehicles (like wreckers) but didn't want to keep buying bricks for all of them. So, the next best thing was to make this base truck and only build different modules for the bed. I kept the construction simple to maximize customizability. Notes -Going to add fender flares, I just need some 1x2 cheese slopes to stick on there -Can easily add extra axles, extend cab or bed, etc. -Can easily swap out modules to put on the bed -Can easily attach other things to front bumper by removing a few pieces -Roomy engine compartment This is a 6x6 version Here's the underside, very simple. Just use technic beams of a suitable size and reinforce them where needed. Use long 3L technic pins (I think they're only made in blue) to connect the wheels/chassis/axle together. Here's a shot with my Vactor 2100 and Wildland Ultra XT 6x6 Edited April 4, 2013 by Ricecracker Removed spoiler tags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) I'm open to suggestions on what kind of things to make for the bed, I'm hoping to make at least 3 different modules. Reference pics for your suggestions would be nice too! Update: Yaaaaay! I found most of the parts for this from one seller and they live like 10 blocks from me haha Edited April 4, 2013 by DrNightmare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 4, 2013 Here are some ideas Standard pick-up truck I think these are called ballast trucks/tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie BJ Posted April 4, 2013 I think these are called ballast trucks/tractors Never heard of them myself but looks pretty good. Can't wait to see the built. Keep up the great work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Thankssss BJ! Ballast Tractors are trucks designed to be heavy (a Ballast Box is like a fancy bucket used to hold weight, they can be installed in normal trucks too) so they have better traction on the road and can then pull or push very heavy loads. They tend to use a drawbar to move the loads, so I should add some kind of coupling system to the bumpers of that version. Also, I should add a ballast box haha. I like the high bed walls they sometimes have, that's mostly why I used them here. I'm pretty sure to make it look like a true ballast tractor I'd have to make the nose/cab longer to accommodate a larger engine, making it look more like a big rig. I'm learning about this stuff on the fly! Edited April 4, 2013 by DrNightmare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted April 5, 2013 Some impressive looking trucks! The pick up looks very realistic and the working tail gate is a nice feature The Vactor 2100 and Wildland Ultra XT 6x6 are gorgeous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsyKater Posted April 5, 2013 8 wide would be a good size for trucks. The only thing that really bothers me is the missing (one piece) windshield... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mifody Posted April 5, 2013 Excellent models! You couldn't send ldd the file for the pickup? ! Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Thankssss folks! Yeah, the dual-windshields are a drag but they look alright. I'll add LDD files later today for you, mifody. Edit: Oops, I already deleted the pick-up LDD from my comp, I'll have to recreate it, will upload the chassis LDDs though. Edited April 5, 2013 by DrNightmare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 6, 2013 LDD files are available for both the 4x4 and 6x6 chassis from MOC Pages - http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/358066 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 6, 2013 This is the greatest truck ever :D Reworked the orange truck, now it's a hybrid of different things. -Added winch and wheel-lift based on Alex Wong's designs. The wheel-lift needs a little reworking so it can properly engage tires, but it looks good enough. The winch can swivel and tilt up and down, it can also bend at the click-joints of course but that's technically not supposed to be possible lol. I just need string and a piston-like piece and it'll be complete. -Yay, added fender flares to front wheels, I'll space them better in real life. -There's still room for a ballast box! You can fill that yellow container with heavy stuff and load it onto the bed. -And finally, I'm happy that a minifigure will fit perfectly in the cab, even with a bulky trucker hat! That's Mike Rowe behind the wheel haha. -I'll add the steering wheel on the real model, a claw/clip connects to that plate in the dash and the wheel goes on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mifody Posted April 6, 2013 LDD files are available for both the 4x4 and 6x6 chassis from MOC Pages - http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/358066 Many thanks for the LDD file! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccerkid6 Posted April 6, 2013 Very impressive tow truck, looks like a powerful machine The fender flares, opening door, and tool box are great details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) The secret to making a model you're happy with is to never be happy with the model! Here's a final update for the wrecker, I've reached the point where I don't think I can improve it anymore (though I'll probably nitpick it again later on haha). -Added interior, will raise the center console by 1 or 2 plates when I modify the windshields on the real model. -Minor reworking of some areas, mostly to fit the engine. Now there's a deep 4x4 area to fit it. -Removable engine! And it doesn't look like total crap! The big mega thundercharged diesel drops right in, the only things you have to remove beforehand are the oil pan and the two discs in front, I'll fix this on the real model. The engine drops down and connects to the axle itself, so it looks more realistic. There's also empty space under the engine for more realism. -Since the engine connects to the axle and the axle turns freely, I expect the engine to rattle as it rolls, so it has a built-in sound effect haha Edited April 7, 2013 by Henchmen4Hire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Aragorn Posted April 7, 2013 Very nice trucks and beautiful attention to details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hrw-Amen Posted April 7, 2013 Actually the 8 wide trucks look really good. I thought about it but the windscreen put me off. I have got around to six wide and then extending the back to seven wide (With a six wide cab.) but would like to be able to seat two Mini-Figures side by side really, so yes I like these. I guess having to use two four stud windscreens is OK as long as they are both new and clean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henchmen4Hire Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Thanksss! B-) Actually the 8 wide trucks look really good. I thought about it but the windscreen put me off. I have got around to six wide and then extending the back to seven wide (With a six wide cab.) but would like to be able to seat two Mini-Figures side by side really, so yes I like these. I guess having to use two four stud windscreens is OK as long as they are both new and clean? The only thing that bugs me about the windscreens is the part that sticks into the cab, I cut that area off so it won't obstruct anything. Here's a WIP of a bigger wrecker, it'll have a bigger boom, sleeper cab, etc. I need to get more reference pics of other people's similar creations because I don't know how to design the winch. Also, I might be able to add a transmission to this. Update: New improved .LXF files added to the MOCPages site for the 4x4 and 6x6 chassis. Edited April 8, 2013 by Henchmen4Hire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedge09 Posted April 8, 2013 Great model :thumbup: Really customizable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
