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    @HorcikDesigns, thanks for the link to your design! I have a small portfolio of other people's 3D Lego compatible part STL files from Thingiverse.com and Printables.com. I have designed a couple Lego compatible parts of my own, but particularly adapters from RC to Lego for a project I am working on rn.
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    @HorcikDesigns, did I spot a 3D-printed connector between your front axle and the portal hub? The little piece that pops onto the portal hub tow ball and appears to connect to the rest of the axle by axle hole?
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    I had all the bevel gears engaging using their bevels (or at 90-degree angles to each other). It was very challenging and there was a lot of half-beam spacing. There was one location where I had two 12-tooth bevel gears on opposite ends of a 2-stud-long axle with a single half-beam in-between them. It was pretty goofy and bulky looking. I think if I were to show you I would build it again... (which would probably end up in a slightly different result) because I only had a short video of it and that was a while ago and not filmed well at all. The main premise of the design was my discovery of how this and this fit together nicely (though probably not entirely "legal"), so I used that combination instead of the standard 16-tooth clutch gears.
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    I made a 3-speed + R transmission exclusively using bevel gears... that was fun and cool.
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    Hey everyone! Just wanted to mark the 1st year anniversary of this thread and share some thoughts at the same time! I really appreciate y'all sharing your experiences with RC and Lego! I am currently in progress of building my own RC/Lego vehicle. I have purchased some wheel hubs from TF Engineering just like @vergogneless and @aFrInaTi0n did and might be getting some technic beams/frames with bearings (like what @Krzychups has designed) and some other similar parts to ones y'all have mentioned (like wheel hubs) from a Russian guy. I have a 3D printer of my own and have experience with Autodesk Inventor so I have designed my own parts and will be designing more similar to what y'all have already done. Also, I agree with you @gyenesvi, I think planetary reduction is going to be the name of the game here...
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    I am just hoping they don't disappoint us with pendular axles like in 9398 or 42099 instead of live axles... though I think the portal axle setup will be more interesting in comparison. I say that because if the G500 set ends up having a V8 piston engine under the hood, then there will be limited room for the axle, not to mention that the portal axle design will put the axle higher up in the chassis leaving less room for a live axle setup. But at this point I am only just speculating. Oh wait, never mind... the front will have independent suspension... duh.
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    Thanks. Yeah, I haven't looked up a bunch of leaked info stuff like this before so that was a bad assumption on my part. lol
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    @SNIPE Idk, that is just what I saw on Reddit. (see the link I attached to my previous comment) I hope that doesn't end up happening...
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    Did anyone else notice that the body of the G500 set appears to be build mostly or entirely system? That will be interesting for a Technic build... (I don't know if the picture from Reddit is accurate to what the final set will look like, or if it is the final set...)
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    Hello everyone, This is Evan here with my first Eurobricks topic! I decided as soon as I obtained the 42122 Technic Jeep Rubicon set to massively upgrade it (similar to what y'all did here, here, and here). The only difference is that I am starting from scratch and rebuilding the whole vehicle based on the original set to not only be more functionally proficient (which is the focus of this venture), but also to look a little bit more aesthetically appealing;) As per my preference, I will start with the functionality. Since everyone else put the differentials in the axles, I decided at first to take a different route and take them out of the axles and instead put them in the cabin. See the following pictures of the front axle: Maybe this idea will work for you in a different project, but I quickly found out that it would not work for my MOC after making a few test chassis assemblies. By displacing the differentials from the axles to the center of the vehicle greatly increases the area that the drivetrain takes up in the cabin of the Jeep, so I decided to go with the differentials in the axles. As you can already see, I went with the CV joints for the steering drive connections just like Zerobricks did. However, I decided to go with the mustang wheels to center the steering pivot more. Also, I added Ackerman geometry to the steering system out of necessity. See the following pictures: I used this piece to connect the steering gear to the axle frame with the gear that drives the differential. It works quite well. Also, the steering rack is held in place by the actual "U" technic frame. Please let me know what you think of it so far, I will continue to update it until I finish it!
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    I will post an update to this soon. I have since made several iterations of my original axle design, most of which were not very satisfying. I will see what I get to this week.
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    @letsbuild, what if you raised the shock absorbers by one stud where they connect to the chassis? That would at least help level the suspension arms out a bit. Although ik the front ones wouldn't be as easy to move up on the chassis... great design btw! Very compact and efficient. I myself have too many shock absorbers... I think I have over a dozen at least, if not two. Also, @2GodBDGlory, the idea of a 48-hour MOC challenge is great! I especially love how accessible it is to everyone (maybe partially bc of the very limited criteria XD). The timeframe is a bit short though, at least for the level of functionality most everyone puts into their models. (I might put in a few pics of something later today before the deadline... )
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    I am considering making a topic with pictures of all or most of my builds to present. I have made quite a few motorized vehicles, most of which were fails or not finished, but some turned out great. I made a half-track vehicle (which ended up eating my servo cable ), an arctic tracked vehicle, a trial truck, a very unsatisfying (speed-wise) motorized version of the 42138 Mustang set, and several other things...
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    @keymaker, I actually saw your KrAZ 255 Eurobricks post already;) I think you did a great job with such a complex drivetrain, incorporating so many details in the cabin and the exterior, and overall functionality. Yes, I am probably going to have to reconstruct my axles to strengthen them. I am not planning on applying high torque to the axles, but my design intentions for the drivetrain will probably require stronger axles. @Alex Ilea, I have always been interested in making something like this since I learned about the Jeep Hurricane, GMC Hummer, Rivian R1T, and several other vehicles. I have always been fascinated by four-wheel, crab, and the Jeep Hurricane's unique steering systems. I am not planning on incorporating differentials into this build, but I might end up doing so. The main reason my axles are this way and not bulkier or taller is because I am trying to constrain the dimensions of at least the front end of the vehicle the same to the original 42122 set. I already have some ideas on how to reconstruct the front grille...
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    My goal is to keep the same dimensions, shape, and aesthetics of the original set (though I will probably do some work to the front grille and rear end to make it look a little more realistic). Here are some pictures I was able to take today: Sorry if a little blurry. Also, here is a sneak peek at the current chassis progress: Please let me know what y'all think!
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    Here is your long awaited update. I have been busy with college, work, and life in general. I have made much progress and will post more pictures when I have the opportunity. My axle construction basically stayed true to the original concept, but I think I was able to progress the design and actually make it functional in connection to a chassis. These pictures are of my second axle prototype. The axle ended up not having the connection configuration I was looking for, and it was a little too weak when torque was applied.
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    @Lixander, I really like your build! It is not overly complicated and puts a lot of power into a pretty small size build. It must have a good power-to-weight ratio, something that @Zerobricks definitely applies to most of his builds...
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    @johncarpenter, Great MOC! I had the cool opportunity a year or so back to visit the BMW Zentrum Museum in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Here are some pictures of their small Isetta 300 which is similar to the car you built And as you might have noticed I was more concerned about how the actual vehicle worked in terms of drivetrain and steering than getting a nicer picture of the whole thing.
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    The pedals I believe are actually this piece. Great moc @danielsmocs! I really like the chrome and overall shape of the car. It looks great from the front!
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    I got the 8527 Mindstorms NXT set for $60 built once from Half Price Books! Lol.
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    @SaperPL, I watched all of your videos. You did a great job constructing that design and simulating the original drivetrain system. I panicked watching the first video at 3:47 when you put that 3L axle with stop into the O-frame. Lol. I have had situations like that where I got the axles with stops stuck in an O-frame or something only I would have put a bushing on the 3L axle. Anyways, I really enjoyed this topic because I am interested in Sherman tanks as well. Evan
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    @Keymaker, glad you could take some inspiration from me! I appreciate your attention to functionality and also detail. My favorite detail has got to be the snorkels on the KrAZ-255 v2.0. Great job!
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    @AutoBacon, I have an idea that I have tried. It is simple but could possibly break under the combined stress of torque and weight. What do you think?
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    @dls7223685, I really like your models! They both have great aesthetic appeal and the detail is outstanding. I enjoy seeing the functionality in the chassis, particularly the suspension and drivetrain. Could you also PM me the link for the tires? I am interested in the ones from the MAN 8x8 off-road RV. Thanks, Evan