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Hi, Here is a very nice MOC ,created by Filsawgood (Russia) that I can not hide from you. Author is not presented here yet. He was inspired by Ford Bronco 1994 He promised to finish LDD soon. For full photoset and video visit http://brickgarage.b...ce-rancher.html Sure you love this and cat-diff-inspector at the video -
[HELP] Vintage Muscle Car Body for Crawler
VintageCharlie posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello guys, i'm new to the forum and this is my first post. I suppose this is an unusual thing to post here, but please bear with me.My 4-year old son (big LEGO fan since age of 3, when i started to give him my (by now vintage! :D) childhood LEGO sets) will soon turn 5. He has become good at building and he follows instructions effortlessly, even on a Technic set, which he recently got. I want to make him a very special present and i do not want to just buy yet another LEGO or Technic set - i want it to be one of a kind. Also, at his age an RC car would be a great present and even better if it's LEGO Technic. So the 4x4 crawler would be great, even better would be the 41999 - it's just cooler than the stock model and my son likes it better too. But it would be just another "off the shelf" present. I got inspired by the 41999 set - a different chassis on the 9398 Crawler - and downloaded Lego Digital Designer to experiment around. About me - i'm 30, i have built lots of stuff with LEGO as a child, and now and then i build something together with my son, but i have never owned a Technic set and my only experience with Technic is when i looked how my son assembled a Technic bike set. Also, i have never ever before used LDD. So it's 3 new things for me - eurobricks, Technic and LDD. Anyway, to cut the long story short, i put tons of time into this and i was initially only aiming to see how far i can get on my own in regard to the exterior, the visuals, by doing things that should be possible in real world, but without building the proper structure underneath the exterior. I got surprizingly far, although there are many issues that need to be ironed out on the exterior too (especially the top - i wanted it to be angled, but didn't manage to do it properly. On the other hand, i really like the looks of the model altogether, but i will never be able to design a proper structure that holds the chassis and that holds steering mechanisms, motors, etc. Also, i won't be able to do any design of the mechanics themselves - i've never held a Technic gear in my hand and this structural design is just too advanced for what i can pull off (and i won't have so much time to learn all that stuff til my sons birthday). For someone like me without any experience with this, it is very time consuming to find all the proper parts that might come in handy - that's the biggest handycap as i realised soon - not knowing by heart, what parts could solve a certain problem - that's especially the case with converters, angles, joints and their various types, etc. LEGO has canceled the designed by me service, which might have been another option where to find help. Hence i really hope for your help guys. I was thinking that i could provide the LDD file with the chassis, which i hope can inspire others and, please, feel free to borrow stuff. But i would be really grateful, if someone who is good at building, could come up with the underlying structure that would be needed for this chassis to play nicely with a stock Crawler set. I suppose not all of the exterior design elements will be possible to be implemented the way as it looks now, but i would be glad if the front and back could remain as close to what they look now. If anyone finds the time and interest to help out - you have my gratitude, as i would be stoked, if it would work out and i could give my son such a wonderful and unique present. About the build itself. I think i will call it "69 restomod". I wasn't aiming for a particular muscle car, but i was rather trying to figure out what can be done with the parts that lego offers for this scale, which would be not too big or small for radio control and PF functions. I was mostly inspired by 68 firebird, 68 mustang gt500, 69 dodge challenger - these are elements that hopefully can be recognized in the build. I've attached a couple of pictures and the LDD file in the hope that this might pick up some interest. Any advice or comments would be very welcome. Thank you very much for any help and all the best regards to everyone, Karlis Here are some variations of the most recent iteration of the 69 body design: -
Hi all crawler pros, one question: could you recommend a crawler with really good playablitly - regardless if an official set (9398 or 41999) or a MOC? if latter one then a MOC with available BI would be prefered... Which one would you recommend concerning crawling performance? Thanks in advance. -
[MOC] Lego Technic Truck and Crawler Forklift
legosamigos posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello Eurobricks members! Today I would like to show you a truck together with my previous MOC a crawler forklift. Specifications: Length: 48 cm Width: 17 cm Height: 17 cm Weight: 1894 gr. Power Functions: 2 x PF M motor 1 x PF XL motor 2 x PF IR receiver 2 x PF IR remote control 1 x PF battery box BS Gallery -
[MOC] 4×4 4-link Offroader GEN2
HorcikDesigns posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi, few months ago I've submitted here GEN1 offroader, and I promised the second generation with many improvements - so, here it is ;) (GEN1 topic: http://www.eurobrick...52#entry1806014) 1+1XL (independent propulsion for each axle, 2*M, 1*V1 reciever, 1*V2 reciever, 1*Li-Po Battery. Youtube: Flickr (model): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUeaFrB Flickr (disassembling): http://flic.kr/s/aHsjUetNAQ LDD of chassis is also availible. -
[MOC] Lego Technic Crawler Forklift
legosamigos posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello Eurobricks members! Today I would like to show you a crawler forklift. As a cargo, I used two small cars from 6753 set Specifications: Length: 38 cm Width: 21 cm Height: 21 cm / max cargo height 30 cm Weight: 1364 gr. Power Functions: 4 x PF M motor 2 x PF IR receiver 2 x PF IR remote control 2 x PF extension wire (20 cm) 1 x PF battery box BS Gallery I splited a video for 2 parts: loading and unloading -
[MOC] PF Buggy and Rock Crawler
Madoca 1977 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello, I present my latest creations. Both are simple and have no special features. I intended to make good performance using basic PF elements. Building instructions and more pictures: https://plus.google....64977943/albums Hope you like them! -
Simple Rock Crawler for extreme terrain (PF RC)
Tamas Juhasz posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello! I present my latest crawler: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=538333 I wanted to make something totally new crawler construction. During the last months, some variation was made (little upgrades), this wast he first: My goal was to made a very simple and reliable crawler, which is able to take apart in competitions. It was succesful in Malug crawler races. Crawlers are relatively free-made, so the bodywork isn't made after a picture from reality. One important thing: you may noticed, it has a relatively large wheel base. To have the good wheelbase/ground clearance ratio, I also increased ground clearance. All depends on the terrain, it can be as good as short wheelbase. With a long one, it's more stable against falling backwards. It has "no" suspension, the chassis is strong enough but felxible to give articulation for the axles: (this makes it simplier) The next varation (V2) was made with longitudinal strenghtening to prevent the decreasing of ground clearance in the middle: The non Lego tyres: RC4WD 1,9" rock crusher XT. The chassis shows the innovation: It's driven with two XL motors (in the axles), on M motor steers. The additional M motor and ship weight in the front axle is only for weight, they have no functions. More weight on the front axle helps a lot in terrain. The bodywork in not too strong, but who cares with that in a crawler. Lightweight construction was important. In the video below, you can see some high-speed recording about a falling of a piece from the body. More pictures: In competition: http://www.brickshel...ler-No2/019.jpg http://www.brickshel...ler-No2/020.jpg http://www.brickshel...ler-No2/021.jpg Video: This is totally different than my previous videos. Was made with 30 fps (instead of 10) and 1080p HD resolution. I don't say, I will make every video in this way (requires a lot HDD space, sometimes unnecessary), but the more important or bigger mocs will be recorded similar. So the video: Hope you like it. -
[MOD] 8275B Robotic Crawler
JGW3000 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Recently I was thinking about BrickLinking all of the parts to build my own 8275 set, but instead decide to just build the B model, and also take the opportunity to change the color to all black, grey tracks, and some red bushings, which I thought would be more interesting. Also made some modifications to improve functionality and also some small additions as well. The model The biggest modification was to the supports for the tread - the original specified shorter, axle 4 supports with gears, not free to rotate, and the treads kept getting hung up on the gears. I changed this to axle 8 with two pin connectors to allow free movement of the treads over the supports. Design flaw probably due to the limited part availability on B-models. You can see the wear on the pin connector due to chain links rubbing over the parts bottom view, one roller built according to instructions, the other my mod Added some lights and glow-in-the dark tiles to enhance playability image recorded with the lights dimmed Also had to add some parts to the undercarriage to strengthen the structure - the new parts are the grey beam and the two black beam 3L, for cross bracing. Of course, not everyone was happy with the new color scheme disclosure - some images PS'd to adjust contrast and saturation, color balance, and clean-up the background BTW, this is my first posting of an actual build on EB, so any feedback / comments welcome! -
Land Cruiser 80 Crawler (WIP)
VKTechnic posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I saw this photo on an R/C forum post...and now I'm hooked on crawlers: I've set about building my own crawler based on the above picture, and I'll post WIP photos here. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. To start the WIP photos, here's the chassis as of today: -
SanLouis my new custom Crawler
SanLouis posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi Eurobrick, My NickName is SanLouis and i love LEGO. This And my other sites are still under construction, if you like what you see leave a comment and please visit my Youtube cannel. In next time i will upload more. Thank you This is my new custom crawler 1.0 Big Bear from LEGO Technic set 9398. The crawler has 2 Xl Motor and LED lights, chassi, body and engine is not the same as the Original. And the driver train is very solid. Diff are normal no Lock. I dont like the knob gears. The weight is 2 kg Power Puller Wheels on the Back and on the front from 4×4 Offroad set. More videos on my You Tube cannel. Please vote and subscribe. Sorry the video is not so Good but the other ones are in HQ My Sites https://brickwave.wordpress.com -
41999 Boss Crawler Review
nxtstep101 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Here is my video review for the 41999 Technic Crawler. This is only my second video review so it probably isn't the best. Enjoy! -
Some links regarding RC tires and other info
EyesOnly posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I was going to post this in the third party wheels thread but then realized that it would end up on page 12 and could get lost so here goes. I found these links when searching for info about beadlock wheels. That link goes to wikipedia which provides some nice info, but i wanted more but didn't find anything better than that. What i did find was some interesting links from about.com. Non of this is about Lego vehicles but that doesn't really matter. It is still true for other kinds of RC-cars. What is a wheel and how is it different from a rim or the tire. For what the words mean look here. I sure have messed this up more than once. http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/rctires/f/rctirewheel.htm What is the difference between on-road and off-road wheels. Useful even for those using original Lego tires. http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/rctires/f/rctiresonoff.htm So just what is that rock crawling thing and what do i need to know to build and drive such a vehicle. http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/land/a/RCRockCrawler.htm And lastly info about beadlocks and whether they are better than glued tires. Useless for Lego but could be fun to know. http://rcvehicles.about.com/od/tiremods/f/Beadlock-Tires.htm -
How much did you pay for your #41999?
peter_m posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I just wanted to compare the price in shop.lego.com for different regions. Poland: 799 PLN ~= 250 USD ~= 188.45 EUR -
The Reaper 4x4 (Outdoor test)
Doc_Brown posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi Everyone! Here's the outdoor test I "finally" recorded today after a long wait. Very happy with the results, performance was amazing especially on slippery rocks at 6.30am! Enjoy the action! ( Kookaburra sings during one run, and I pause for it, if you have never heard one before listen out for it) :D Based on Tim Cameron's Showtime -
Why is 41999 NOT worth buying
peter_m posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
As I am running out of money (bought 8110 and 9396 already in the past 3 months) I am trying to find any drawbacks of 41999 that will discourage me from getting one. I have found few: 1. Not so technically complex 2. Expensive (in Poland it will be ~$245 - S@H delivers it "for free" but shipping cost is already there, included in the price) 3. Parts in unique colors that will not easily blend with standard colors in order to build MOCs Anything else? -
Hi, This topic is for posting modifications of 41999. I am planning to do lot of them. 1. The first is pimped with the help of Chrome Block City BL store. You can buy parts used in this modifications here http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Aurimax
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How Many 41999 Crawler Sets Will You Buy & Why?
DLuders posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
You may have seen the detailed reviews of the upcoming 41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition Set. Written by rm8, Masked Builder, and Conchas), these reviews may have convinced you whether or not to buy one or more 41999s when available on Shop.Lego.com in August 2013. Only 20,000 have been made. This is a private poll -- your answers cannot be identified as being from you. Please reply in an honest, truthful manner; you can come back later and change your answers if you wish. Thank you. -
Hi everybody, Here is my review of 41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition "BOSS Crawler". Set that was coCreated by me and TLG. Hope you like the review. My reviews Full review Comparison review of 9398 and 41999 (use translate button at the right side of page under LEGO Technic logo). Comparison with 9398 Review from Masked Builder (eurobricks.com) http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=84293 Review from Anio (techlug.fr) http://www.techlug.f...us-kossman-2013 Review from Conchas (Technicbricks.com) Part I http://www.technicbricks.com/2013/07/tbs-techreview-24-41999-4x4-crawler.html Part II http://www.technicbricks.com/2013/08/tbs-techreview-24-41999-4x4-crawler.htm Official Building Instructions: http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6064360.pdf http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6064367.pdf http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6064368.pdf http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/buildinginstructions/6066063.pdf
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Lego RC Trial Buggy With 2-Speed Transmission
1nxtmonster posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
If you follow me on my youtube (http://www.youtube.c...ser/1nxtmonster) you might have seen my RC crawler project. It used 2 RC motors and was quite fast and well performing. You might have also seen my RC rally car videos, they were fast and nimble. However, I want to combine the best of both worlds in one trial buggy package. So after a lot of trial and error, i was able to incorporate a 2-speed transmission into a crawler with RC motors. The ratios are 15:1 (slow crawler) and 3:1 (fast buggy). It is shifted by a mini linear actuator via an m motor. I'll do some more testing, and as usual this most likely isn't the final version. Pictures: -
The Texas Tornado (4spd crawler)
AndyCW posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
After my last truck with a two speed transmission and air lockers, I decided to try more gears in my transmission. I searched for transmission ideas and came across the regular four speed transmission. The common wisdom is that driving rings cannot handle any torque. This is accurate. I had to increase the gear reducton in the axles and step up the motor on the transmission input to reduce the torque that the transmission "felt". I also maded the linkage from the servo to the driving ring incapable of being backdriven. It still pops occasionally, but reengaging the driving rings with the servos clears it up. It also has a neutral gear and this allows it to roll after the throttle has been released. Eliminating any extra gear exchanges to improve efficiency, reducing weight, and maintaining a rigid structure for the transmission to operate within became critical. I tried to get rid of the knob gears connected to the rc buggy motors outputs, but was unsuccessful. 12t to 12t ground the gears down 20t to 20t also ground the gears down 24t to 24t crown would not fit. Caster angle on front axle is accomplished by less angle on the lower links. I tried a wider version of the LPE power unimog axle that has kingpin inclination. It worked and did not fall apart, but its turning radius was larger than a traditional steering axle and so it was discarded. It still is assembled, just not mounted on the truck. I made air lockers based off of the new 3 stud wide differential, but ended up discarding them because they added unnecessary complication. I killed several u joints on the driveshaft before I moved up to 9:1 reduction in the axle. The u joints that are installed have wax string wrapped around the ends and a small piece of heat shrink tube over that. This is a repair because all of my joints are now cracked. If a tire becomes blocked in first gear with the steering turned, this design can quickly destroy u joints in the axle. There are a couple of altered pieces. 3l bars have had a couple of mm ground off to secure the towballs on the chassis and there is a 4.5 stud axle going to the knob gear on the transmission input. Both elements could be done without. It would require some redesign though. Moving to a 9398 style suspension and increasing the wheelbase would eliminate both of these issues. I used 4l bars to secure the towballs in the axles. They fit into the back of the towball and prevent it from popping out of the lift arm. Questions, comments, concerns, relevant war stories???? v/r Andy -
Mini Crawler with 2-speed Transmission
ghostever posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
hi all, here is my new "Super mini crawler turbo", let's checkout the features: -with 2-speed linear transmission,all remote control. The high gear makes it fast and nimble as sports car, while the low gear makes its crawling performance and obstacle clearing capability shining, you can switch the speed transmission whenever you needed -4wd & pendular suspension -most of important: only 11 studs(between wheels)x23 studs(between axles) mini size with all these feature. for more, checkout the LDD http://www.brickshel...stever_v0_8.lxf here is the video: http://www.youtube.c...bed/olQda5EQ_FY :tongue: -
Winter is over (almost ), so I put away the track and get wheels. This is my fourth and best version of crawler. For drive I'm use 2 L motors (1:3 gear ratio) and one M for steering (1:3).
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So her is my new moc wich i finished last week. It drives with 2 xl-motors and for each axle there is m-motor for steering, also 2 pair of lights, switch and 1 m-motor for the piston engine.At first i made jeeps bodywork, but i didnt like it so i made vw beetle(baja). If somebody wants i can make more pics of the axels. Some pictures.
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Dear Eurobrickmembers, I made a new MOC, the Quad Crawler. It's my first own-made crawler, so I haven't got much building experience with design/building crawlers. I build this MOC because I want to prepare me for the Belgian Outdoor TruckTrail this summer. I wanted to learn some building techniques and receive driving experience. In this moc I use 2XL-motors for propulsion (gear ratio 1:1), and 1 M-motor (gear ratio 1:0.2) for steering. It also has the V2 receiver. The Batterybox lies very low (but the ground clearance is still good), so the model won't capsize fast. The suspension works very well, as you can see on this photo: I was afraid it won't perform good, because I used differentials. Still, it performs much better than I thought (indoor and outdoor) I made a nice video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmdHidAWGzs More photo's (when folder is made public): http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=523374 I'll upload LDD instructions soon! I'd like your opinion and advice. Greets, Fresko
