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Thanks ! I wanted at first to get the two speed gearbox motorized but it takes too much space and so the baterry box was not at the lower position (in the bed instead) so I prefer to get the gearbox manual and have a flat chassis with the battery inside. I see it as a two-mode shifter (speed or torque) and add an interaction like the openable elements even if it is motorized, it is nice to interact physically with it. The gearbox is operated by red levers on each side, because the fake engine axle pass on the center. So I use 4l axle with stop to prevent the axle to be easily pull out when we remove the knob : Yes the steering 12 bevel gear which act as an articulated gearing (replace a cv-join) is placed inside a U shape (dark grey on the picture) which is articulated on the perpendicular axis of the bevel gear : For the round cylinder 2x2 on first rear axle, you are right ! It is for replacing the axle joiner and fill the gap to avoid the small tan 12t bevel gear to fall down, because the CV join axle is not sticking out (because I use a thing triangle to lock to drivetrain so it lack 1/2 stud). You can see that I do not need that on the last axle : For the wheel cover, I like to add more details now with non-technic pieces, but I trying that these part are not mandatory for structural. Like that, people can build a cheaper and simplified version if there had not all this small detailed piece (bar, clips etc), so the design will be simpler but still nice to see as composed of technic parts (the bed and flatbed require 114x 1/2 pins for the smooth finishing with tile for instance). Thanks ! It is a good base at this scale but it can not compete in heavy truck trial I think over bigger model with bigger wheel, as it lacks some ground clearance and breakover angle. But the drivetrain and suspensions setup can be reuse and extended to match the 81mm wheels without too much trouble, so you will have a very solid trial truck ! Thanks Jundis, Steph and Paul for your comments !

You are right, in fact I do not have these gears so I use the old one ! I am glad that you notice the oscillating bevel gear instead of CV-join on the steering, it makes me gain some space. Tiny truck but full of tricks ! Kudos to Legov94 for the original idea (credited in the text) ! It is indeed a very effective way at this scale to avoid having the walking beam too high, like on my Western Star 6900 TS.

Hello everyone, I create this topic to present you my new creation, a motorized 6x6 Offroad Truck. I usually post in this topic, but I think it will be better for forum search to now separate it as it start becoming very long. Let me know admin if this is a problem. The model : A 1:20 scale motorized offroad truck, equipped with 6x6 transmission, working fake engine, steering, full suspensions, manual gearbox, and openable elements. Completed with 80's look with colorful side stripes, quite efficient and compatible with different power sources (Infrared PFS, Buwizz, 2.4Ghz controller). Specs : Offroad model based on International, Western Star and Scammell Truck from 70-80’s Dimensions : 41.5 x 13 x 17cm, Scale : 1/20, Wheels : Ø56mm Power functions Motors (2x L+1x Servo Motor), battery source : PFS, Buwizz or 2.4GHz 6×6 drivetrain with no differential, primary reduction : 12/20 12/20 12/20 Two speed gearbox (manually operated), ratio : 16/16 or 20/12 Removable working CAT V8 fake engine Steering with rack and pinion, cv-join and oscillating bevel gearing Front suspension : live axle with 3 link arms, 2 spring and 1 Panhard rod Rear suspension : walking beam axle with parallel links and 2x Panhard rod Openable hood with two locking positions, openable doors Openable and removable sideboard bed, flatbed with end roller underneath Compatible with regular Power Functions Battery or Buwizz / 2.4GHz Battery See in action : About the model : I wanted to build for a while a successor of my Western Star 6900 with AWD this time for more offroady session. So I chose a 6×6 truck with the same 56mm tire and started in 2024 ,first with the chassis and drivetrain. I incorporated some good ideas from other people that I must credit : Gyenesvi for the floating U shape connector on the front axle, enabling to remove one CV Join and gain space. The use of the larger Split connector to fits the heavy CV join, from Apachaihapachai, enabling to build a compact and sturdy front axle. Finally the vertical mounting of the towball arm, from Legov94, to lower the oscillating point and improve the suspensions movements. All these solution enable to build in a more compact way, and so offer more space to place carefully the motors and the battery box for weight distribution, as well as having more function like the manually operated gearbox with a slow and fast speed. Layout of drivetrain, steering, and suspensions : I also use a bevel gearing for the steering axle as an oscillating axle, to avoid using a CV join and gain space to place the servo motor in the cab, and keep the hood empty to fit the V8 working fake engine. As usual, the engine is removable easily, as well as the sideboard bed, which are functions that I like for playability. In addition to that, I chose to make the truck in one color with colorful stripping, at first white, but then in black with red / orange / yellow stripe, which remember the Toyota or Kenworth color scheme of 80’s truck. It result in a nice, sturdy and efficient truck, while keeping the adaptability features for upgrade, like swapping primary gears and battery to fit what people have. Of course the performance are limited to the tires size and the lack of portal hub, so while the approach angle is good, the breakover one is not (as shown in the video). It remains a not-so-heavy truck with nice look which performs safely on rough terrain. 📕 You can find more picture and the instructions on my website : https://www.nico71.fr/product/6x6-offroad-truck/ (instructions are in two versions, PFS IR and Buwizz, with buwizz profile and tutorial) 🧩 Rebrickable inventory : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-219862/Nico71/66-offroad-truck/#parts Let me know what do you think, do not hesitate if you have questions 👍

A new creation quite unusual, a 30ft workboat, based on Jemar Norpower 30ft boat, with dual winch with ratchet and probe, front winch, seismic element supports, and opening engine cover. Specs and History : Dimensions : 46x19x25cm (without end probe), scale 1/23, 1789 pcs Dual winchs with 2/4mm hose with ratchet mechanisms on each Front winch with ratchet (no anchor) Two seismic probes Retractable side sensor (sliding mechanism with two sections) Articulated rear gantry for support the probe hoses Articulated side arms for probe hoses recovery Openable rear guardrail Openable engine cover Articulated rudder (non functional) Detailed offset cabin with interior Support Frame Original Model : This boat is used for seismic exploration using acoustic probe in the sea. The 1 km cable is unloaded with the winch and pull in the sea, where the end probe can move to adjust its direction and depth and communicates with the boat directly though the cable. After the data acquisition, the boat use the telescopic cable lifter and the two flaps to lift the cable from the sea to wind back and get the probe. The cable lifter can also be equipped with fixed acoustic sensor (displayed on the LEGO model). You can see the real boat in action here In action : About the model : This model was designed in 2022, based on Jenmar Norpower boat with Sercel Livery. The aim was to display in a showroom to show the functioning of the boat. That is why it doesn’t float and is not motorized. It was nevertheless quite a challenge to reproduce the boat, especially the hull and the colored decks with all the details, as well as the seismic specific functions to be functional without affecting the sturdiness of the model. After some demands and good feedback on the overall design, I decided to make the PDF instructions as it can be easily modified to accommodate other purpose such as fishing, rescue, research etc. The instructions is available on my website and rebrickable.

Thanks ! Thanks ! Indeed the sidepod was really difficult to do, that is why the scale matter. Bigger, it would have not be that clean I think, here the different size of lego elements matchs well the shape.

Thanks ! Indeed, there is not so much reaction since the social media advent, but some people are still on forum or use rss feed so I post here.

Thanks for letting me know !

New creation that I design in 2024 for a customer, now officially released with instructions ! Oreca 07 LMP2 This is a 1/10 replica of the Oreca 07 LMP2 in LEGO Technic, features rear wheel drive with V8 fake engine, steering with HOG and steering wheel, front and rear double wishbones suspensions, and removable elements to reveal all the internal details. Available exclusively on Buildamoc (instructions and kits). Specifications Scale : 1/10, dimensions : 49cm x 21cm x 13cm Rear wheel drive, V8 engine with exhaust and oil radiator on the side, no gearbox Front wheel steering with removable hand of god and return to the steering wheel in the cockpit Detailed cockpit with offset seat and dashboard/button on the side Front suspensions with double wishbone and vertical spring on rocker liftarm Rear suspensions with double wishbone and horizontal spring with connecting rod and rocker liftarm Removable rear center part to reveal the engine and the rear suspension mechanism Removable rear part with the side to reveal the detail on the engine Removable / openable front assembly to see the front suspension mechanism and steering Openable doors Custom sticker sheet with Team Turkey Livery I have unfortunately not real picture as I do not build the final model, only the prototype. The original model (Team Turkey ) : You can see in action in the video below (prototype) : Kudos to RS BAKKER to design the sticker livery Instructions and complete kit available at Buildamoc Exclusively. Partlist available on my website (xml, csv, pdf and rebricklable list). Let me know what do you think ! I personally think this is the most beautiful 1/10 car I have made, with great result considering the low amount of parts 😀

Very nice to see other loom ! Yours is pretty fast, I do not know how you will handle the shuttle especially at this speed, but this is why I use coded drum to sequence the different movements, so the shuttle has the time to travel. I advise to start working on that point, even if it is not finished or reliable because as soon as you put the shuttle and reels, this is a completely different world with the tension and non LEGO material. This is always the same feeling when I build braiding machine, movement is perfect without non LEGO stuff, and when I put them, a lot of problem occurs, so good luck !

New creation ! A fully mechanical bilateral letter scale, with dual dials from 0 to 175gr, ideal for antique objects enthusiasts or to decorate a desk. How it works ? This machine is used for weighing letters or small objects, inspired by Columbus Maul scales. It rely only on mechanical components, with connecting rods, levers, dials and counterweights. It measures 20cm (L) x 10cm (W) x 28cm (H). The upper tray is connected to each pendulum side with connecting rods, which share a coaxial rotation axle. When weight is applied, the two pendulum sides move apart, the greater the weight is. One pendulum side holds the cursors on it, the other holds the dials. The bottom cursor indicates the weight from 0 to 80gr. It is placed further from the center of rotation of the two pendulum sides, and with an angle between the connecting rod and the pendulum closer to 90°, which makes the measurement more sensitive and linear. The upper cursor displays the weight from 70 to 175gr, with the same functioning as the previous dial, but at a less distance and an acute angle between the rods and the pendulum. This causes less displacement of the cursor as the weight increases, allowing a non-linear scale and a reading of a greater weight. This combination of functioning and dials enables a fine reading of the weight on the bottom cursor, and a rough reading of larger weights on the other cursor, with keeping the symmetry of the scale which is important for its functioning. If you want to read more about Letter Scale, please visit this excellent website. Regarding the design, the most complicated things was the symmetrical weight despite different side (one with dials, one with cursors), with keeping a nice look to be a decorating objects. The sticker was also not easy to draw as the scale a non linear so a lot of try and retry to find the correct setup. Regarding the accuracy, I would say it is something like 5g for the fine reading (0-70gr) and 10g for the large one (70-175gr) with a maximum error at the max due the friction (bar work well at low angle), with a good repeatability as long as you center the mass on the tray, and a minimum weight of 5gr (below it is not very repeatable measure). See it in action (with some tips and tricks) : Links : 📕 Instructions on my website : https://www.nico71.fr/product/letter-scale/ 🧩 Bill of material and instructions on Rebrickable : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-202559/Nico71/bilateral-letter-scale/#parts 🎁 Complete kit (Genuine LEGO parts) : https://buildamoc.com/products/bilateral-letter-scale Let me know you though about ! 👍

I have missed this book, wow, what an achievement @Davidz90 I have been looking for your work from years, being a big source of inspiration for escapement and suspensions.

This Patrol is very recent, mostly inspired by other, surely by Apachaihapachai. Indeed, that is not easy to create a small driven and steerable axle, but the part combination is only one side for the solution. The other side is to containing the weight and the axle geometry to keep low the taken-apart force.

Thanks Gyenesvi, I embed the picture here for everyone : So this is a WIP truck, 6x6. The picture of the front axle underneath : Which is a combination of several small trick to obtain a strong and steerable / drivable axle at this scale with using heavy CV join. I have make some research to find the original author / inspiration to credit them : Floating U shape connector (remove one U join, very useful with the long reinforced CV join) I inspire by you but in fact this is way older : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-119108/Bricklab2006/mini-4x4-rc-offroader-buwizz-30/#details (from 2022) Use of split connector + heavy cv join : I discovered here but in fact it exist for longer time here : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-149669/Apachaihapachai/terracotta-pickup-truck/#details (from 2023) The double gearing on the center is very old technique, I can remember when it popped. For the rest of the technique, I do not know if I am the original author but I just use like that when building. As you mentioned, the spring is attached to the arms, as this is a live axle (5 links), the spring as only to work up and down like a trailing arm and so not complicated build to enable crossing axle. The arm with towball is attached underneath the axle, so on heavy load, we can think it can be taken apart but in fact there is a bar with balls above which secure the towball pins, and where a links 6l is connected (not present on the picture). so it gives the 4 links. The last one is a panhard rod on the front. Then, the front part of the axle is composed of layer of half beam and 7L beam the closer it is possible to the drive axle, in order to avoid the wheel to camber ot much. As there is no attachment point underneath. Not perfect, but better than everything I have seen before at this scale. I need to connect the servo motor for the steering. But I would like to avoid join so direct actuation with link, but I want also a removable working engine so I have to make compromizz on space. Then a two-speed gearbox, a proper design and it will be ready for testing :) Indeed, this is my preferred scale (1/20 and 1/17) for trucks.

Hello, thanks for your comment ! It has been possible to create like that because the size of the tire, and the overal proportion of the car, which allows 7 studs between the two steering center. So with the frame, I have 5 studs, which is enough to fit a 4 cylinders engine, as long as the gearing is inside the engine, here is the trick. This model was designed about 1 year ago, so now I think I could make even better with heavy CV join and split connector as I do on my upcoming 6x6 truck (yes the floating Toggle Joint is inspired from your Ford :) )

Thanks for that comment ! If you recognize it, so the LEGO shape is at least correct ! Yes a RWD would have been cool, to compete with MX5. Or even a mid-engine configuration like the MR2. But the idea I think was more to take a 5g civic and try something cool with not so many industrial costs. There was a time where having a convertible / targa car was mandatory in the product range.

New creation ! The model :A Honda CR-X del Sol at 1/12 scale, made as a commission gift for a particular. It features front wheel drive with removable fake engine, steering, rear suspensions, openable hood, doors and trunk with targa-top. Available in two versions in one purchase : JDM and USDM.Quick Functions Showcase :Specs : 1/12 Scale : 33 x 15 x 11cm, Ø49mm wheel Front wheel drive (un-motorized) without differential Detailed engine bay with removable 4-piston engine Steering with rack and pinion and return to the steering wheel (rubber band) Rear suspensions with dismantled 76138 parts Detachable Hand of God (can be stored into the trunk) Openable hood (underneath blue pusher) and doors Openable trunk, to access the removable roof (targa-top) Available in two versions : JDM/EUDM and USDM (facelift without frog light and modified bumper) : 📕 You can see more data, pictures and instructions previews on my website [nico71.fr] 🧩 Bill Of material [rebrickable.com] 👍 Social link [Instagram.com]Original Model History :The Honda CR-X del Sol is a two-seater targa-top car manufactured by Honda from 1992 until 1998. Despite the body resemblance to a mid-engine car design, the del Sol is based on the front-engined Honda Civic platform and was the successor to the Honda CR-X. Known for its small aux-light on the front face, 90's bio design, and motorized T-top in option, it competes against Toyota MR2 and Mazda Miata with gazoline 1.5 and 1.6 Vtec engine, from 102 to 160 hp. The USDM version has a slightly difference bumper, with the removal of the small headlight in 1996 and rear spoiler in option. [wikipedia] Video :

In 2012, the French company StageMaster SAS contacted me to build a replica of a Folding Stage Trailer for exhibition purpose. The requirements was to have the motorized trailer for its transformation, and manual functions for the truck. I have never published instructions on it as it was only produced at one unit. But after some demands, I finished the 3D model I have to make it usable and generate the partlist. Specs : Scale : 1/20, Dimensions 72 x 14 x 25cm folded; 72 x 40 x 40 unfolded (with truck) 4 pneumatic stabilizers + Manual feet Right and Left panel folding with a M motor (worm screw gearing with clutch) Upper panels folding with a M motor (worm screw gearing with clutch) Raising roof with dual string-driven telescopic actuator (M motor with worm screw on winch) Steering on the Truck with Hand Of God, no fake engine, no drivetrain Simple fifth wheel (hole) Underneath render :Inspiration Model(CIMC Huayuan / sinoswan Truck and Trailer)Links and infos : 📲 More pictures, review, preview instructions [nico71.fr] ❓ Design Process Blog Post [nico71.fr] 🧩 Partlist on Rebrickable [rebrickable.com] 🎥 Video presentation (remaster 1080p) [youtube.com] 🎥 Work in Progress Video [youtube.com] Note on the parts :▶ You will need 2x 50cm string, and 64cm (80l) hose to cut that you can source alternatively here▶ I recommend to swap the rare tires (49.6 x 28) by narrower versions (49.6 x 20 with 56145 rims▶ I recommend swapping the 3x11 curved panel by the newer with holes).▶ The 3D model do not show the flexible parts but I have made a guide for that, especially for the string paths.The Instructions :Unfortunately this model has not a proper PDF building instructions as usual. But I release the 3D model for free in .mpd and .io, as well as a 3D Web Viewer Instructions with rough step (see PDF document for the link), thanks to the help of Lasse from Brickhub.So you can see how it is made, use as reference, inspiration, modify it etc. The build is quite old now but the mechanism principles such as the winch driven actuator are still relevant and the design of the truck is simple but part effective for its size.Video :

Thanks for the picture 👍

Wise advice, are you sure it works with the 28t red gear of the differential ?

I do not see your point. This is not the same solution you shown on Pipasseyoyo's Truck. He uses classic portal hub, not geared one, so not very difficult to have double-tire at the rear in 19-stud wide with portal hub. Using geared hub requires to connect them with a CJ join which take place, and so keeping the width low which is the difficult trick (or you accept to be off scale with that tire or put bigger tire and use 21 studs wide). I have tried the same option with the 16t but it doens't work well. That is why I come up with my own solution on my Chevrolet Kodiak : The part : https://rebrickable.com/parts/57360/hinge-cylinder-1-x-2-locking-with-2-click-fingers-and-axle-hole-7-teeth/ The truck : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-155168/Nico71/chevrolet-kodiak-c70-control-version/#details Which work pretty good, not suitable for front steerable axle because this is not a CJ join, but it handle well the torque on the fixed axle, with keeping the width low (2l instead of 3l). I have not tested on heavy truck (I will) but I think there will not be problem. Nico

^^ It seems to handle quite well the torque on the video, surely the 8x8 transmission help to reduce the resistive torque on each axle, but maybe it worth to try on a 6x4 config for instance. Interesting use anyway !

Nobody mentioned the clever solution to keep small the width at the back with this scale and dual-wheel ? It uses the heavy CV joins connect to the diff, but without differential (so one stud save in width on each side, as on my Kodiak with 2L hinge cylinder instead of 3L join), but with a framing around the CV-joins to hold them, and leaded 12t gear on the crown of the diff to secure the position of the diff (because it is not maintain on its center). That is a pretty clever solution @P McCatty ! I did not see before in truck (see elsewhere but not for motorized drivetrain on big truck).

New instructions for an old creation (Free Instructions) : The model :A Great Contraption Module based on the Cardan Gear invented by Girolamo Cardano, from a simplified LEGO version of Torbjörn Söderstedt, build in 2015 for an exhibition. Here is a revised version with PDF instructions, with the helps of Daniel Garcia Argüelles (Daniel58).Quick Functions Showcase :How it works :A M motor operates two different mechanisms with crank / connector rod on sliding mechanisms : the Cardan Lift and the Input Tray. The Cardan Lift mechanism is composed of two arms, a first which is operated by the sliding mechanism, and a second which is attached to the chassis with a gear multiplication (40/20) using a differential to pass though the center. When the main arm rotates by 180°, the second arm makes 360° in the opposite direction. It enables the balls to be kept inside the fork and unload them in the output tray. A rubber band helps to prevent backlash in the functioning when the arm goes down.The second operated element is the Input Tray, which has an angled floor and a moving step at the end which can take only 6 balls. They are lifted when the Cardan Lift comes, and then, the step goes down and 6 other balls are loaded. 📕 Free instructions : https://www.nico71.fr/product/cardan-lift/ 🧩 Bill Of material : https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-190380/Nico71/cardan-lift-great-ball-contraption/#parts 📐 Dimensions : 34cm (L) x 26cm (W) x 23cm (H), 1 M motor or crank operated Video : In action at Diemoz 2015 :

Thanks !

It fact the Tumbler tire is too small (81mm), which will be more suitable for my wheeled version of the 42100 model B - Vibroseis truck, which is about 1/18 scale (lenght of 56cm for original lenght of 140m on the Truck) Here is 1/16 scale, so the tire is 107mm in tractor style (lenght of 65cm for 10m truck in real). I could use the 94.3x38r tire but the pattern did not match quite well, more truck style than offroad vehicle. So the LEGO model was based on off-sand version, with muddy tires (tractor style, which is a bit too narrow as well) :