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Hello Eurobrickers! Simply a Hot Rod without Power Functions. The Hot Rod has steering, folding roof and opening doors, hood and trunk, and working piston engine length: 36 studs width: 17 studs height: 15 studs weight: 531 grams BS gallery (after public)
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Hmmm, posting this in the scifi or the town section of the forums...? I'll let karma decide. Anyway, enjoy. "Fukushima, karmacrazy! Warboys! Warboys!" Karma; a Hot Rod inspired by 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. More on my Flickr photostream.
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Hello, fellow Eurobrickers! Warning: This is a picture heavy post - and there's a lot of text as well :) I've been much less active over the past months here on the forums than I used to be. The main reason for that is that I've been very, very active in the real world of LEGO fans, having visited nine LEGO events in the last thirteen months. Part of the time, I've also been busy building - mainly for the LEGO Adventure Book, Volume 2. I was very honoured to be asked to participate in Megan Rothrock's first book, which turned out great - I'm very proud of having been a part of that, although my chapter is a little, tiny one with only six pages. It has taken me to events in Germany, Portugal, the UK and the Netherlands that I probably wouldn't have been to - at least not this early in my MOCing days - if it hadn't been for the book, and I have met so many great people (many of whom are active Eurobricks members) as a result of that. So when Megan asked me if I wanted to build something for the second book, I knew I would be stupid not to say yes. But I had to approach the challenge differently than with the first book, because the stuff that ended up in Volume 1 was all stuff that had already been published on my Flickr (apart for the Ace of Spades building instructions, which I made specifically for the book). For Volume 2, Megan wanted me to build something new. And obviously, if you're building something that goes into a book, you want to do your best. I couldn't just repeat what I did for the first book and build some cars. I needed to do something bigger, and that's why I decided to pursue an idea I'd had for a while, but didn't expect to actually be able to turn into reality for a while yet. I had toyed with the idea of building a gas station that would fit into a modular street, but I also wanted it to feature a (removable) parking deck on top and a ramp leading up to it. So I started out in MLCad with a 32x64 stud footprint. Not a good idea. After having built the entire ground floor and the ramp, it looked like this: I was quite happy with it - but then I thought it might be clever to check how it would look with some cars on it. And they didn't fit - they wouldn't be able to make the turn on the ramp, and they wouldn't really be able to get to the pumps. So it was back to the drawing board... This was so much better. I had another idea all along as well - a pet project of mine is, as some of you might know, updating the classic Town sets from the eighties and nineties, and a favourite set of mine from that era (that I didn't have as a kid, but bought right after coming out of my Dark Ages) is 6561, Hot Rod Club. My contribution to book 1 had a strong flavour of hot rods, so it made sense to just let that evolve into book 2 - and therefore I wanted to make an updated Hot Rod Clubhouse to go on top of the parking deck. I also wanted it to be removable so it could stand alone as a separate building, like the old one. And this is what I ended up with. Note that all stickers are official LEGO stickers. Here's a demonstration of the removable floors. The roof of the clubhouse also comes off (not visible in this picture): Some of my favourite details of the gas station: And the clubhouse: That last one is a respectful nod to the old set - the idea is that the hot rod club grew out of their old clubhouse... So, a gas station and a hot rod clubhouse. That's all good and well, but there needs to be some cars to go with it. First, the Gas Guzzler, a hot rod tanker truck. The idea came from those dark blue curved double slopes. I was able to pick up four of them from some building bins at an event in November, and I thought this would be a good way to use them. You can find complete instructions for the Guzzler in book 2. Add to this the hot rods that go with the updated clubhouse - two from set 6561 and, for good measure, set 6538, from the same year. Sweet Yello: Hot Howler: Rebel Roadster: And, for good measure, throw in a vintage car that I did earlier, the Blue Eagle, to be the gas station owner's daily driver (his name is Gus Gazzler, by the way): Complete instructions for this car can also be found in book 2. So there you have it: A modular gas station with a removable parking deck and a hot rod clubhouse, with three hot rods, a vintage car and a hot rod tanker truck - Chapter 3 of the LEGO Adventure Book, Volume 2, coming out in late November. Hope you like it - I'm certainly looking forward to getting my hands on the book to have a closer look at what the other contributors have built. There are some fantastic builders in there that I'm - again - honoured to be allowed to share space with in a book. And, personally, I feel this is my best build ever. Which is of course a very gratifying feeling when that was what I set out to do - and I was rewarded with a lot more pages in the second book :) More pictures of these MOCs can be found in my Service with a Smile photoset on Flickr. Thanks for stopping by! Are / L@go
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[EV3] Chopp3Rod - Motorized Hot Rod Convertible
DamonMM2000 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I went retro this time around and decided to build something as big as I could without compromising the look. Chopp3Rod is the result of many hours of work, sporting both an attractive interior and exterior. The wheels are driven by independent direct drive via two Large Motors. A complex program allows the drivetrain to mimic a differential since a real differential was not used. Therefore it has an electronic differential! It sports many details, including a V12 engine, transparent lights, a Color Sensor headlight, comfy seats, clear quarter-panel windows, side exhaust, curvy wheel arches, rear tonneau cover, custom wheel hubs, and more! I am really happy with this model and how it turned out. -
[INSTRUCTIONS] 1932 Ford Hot Rod
Doc_Brown posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Merry Christmas everyone, and a Happy New Year! I'm very pleased to present instructions to my 1932 Ford Hot Rod from the popular demand that I had for them. I have been working on these now for about 3 months taking up most of my free time, but I am very very happy with the results. These are truly unique instructions made from the 450 photos I took using a 200mm lens, with the camera touching the ceiling on a tripod. This creates the very nice near isometric look that I wanted, to make it clear to follow visually in each step. These instructions are available for $16US from MOCplans. http://mocplans.com/...32-hot-rod.html Parts list is at rebrickable, but PM for a brickstore list. http://rebrickable.com/mocs/docbrown/1932-hot-rod I'm really excited to see what mods/customs creations people come up with! -
[MOC] Salamander - (fire)HotRod
HorcikDesigns posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi, Sorry, this one only in photos, the video does not exist - it would be pointless, because the gear cage in rear axle did not withstand the power of 5292 motor and the weight of the whole car, and got allways disassembled after few meters. I wanted just to try some ideas, and make another HotRod. So, enjoy, and please forgive me submitting this non-perfect box on wheels. On TLCB: http://thelegocarblog.com/2015/02/25/post-apocalyptic-pat/ Full album: https://www.flickr.c...57651026934155/ Also as a firetuck!: Salamander backCab by Horcik designs, on Flickr -
'32 Roadster Hot Rod
OneMoreRobot posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
No. 3 in a series of 4 Chrome thanks to Chrome Block City Roadster by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Roadster2 by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Roadster4 by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Roadster3 by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Roadster5 by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Roadster6 by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr Trio by OneMoreRobot_NZ, on Flickr -
Model Team: Roddin
Perterz posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Good day, It has been 5 years since I've built anything with LEGO but recently I've started on this. After designing the model in LDD the past 2 weeks it has now been built with real bricks. I really like the outcome. It has a working steering wheel and other details. I'm planning to redesign my older 2 rods using this new platform and steering technique followed by an entirely new car I'm allready working on in my head. Hope you like it too, any input is appreciated. Thank you. Kevin https://www.flickr.com/photos/46736604@N07/ -
Hello, let me present to you my entry to Model Team contest. It is a rat rod derived from 1930 something Ford. Size of the model is 14 x 27 studs (edit: including wheels), it has functional hot rod drag-link steering connected with steering wheel, openable doors on driver's side (I have not enough hinges to make it on both sides :) and V8 show engine. pirate theme on passenger doors :) spartan interior, fire extinguisher is a must in such cars... this was the biggest challenge and my main motivation for this MOC. To make a compact and most realistic steering system and fit it into small car. It is quite steep but otherwise it works very well. Thanks for watching, and feel free to put some comments below!
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[MOC] PF Controlled Hot Rod
selfshot posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey folks, Here's my first motorized Hot Rod moc. It's driven by one XL and steering is handled by an M motor. Lights are kind of useless to be honest as it's quite too fragile to drive in dark in my already crowded living room :p But hey, details are details! Here are some of the shots, you can find rest of the pictures on my Flickr profile; I'll record a video and upload/post it as soon as i get my hands on a Gopro or any camera better than my iPhone 4S. Thanks! -
[MOC] Skunk Hot Rod
BusterHaus posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I'm hesitant to post this after sm 01 showed his Hot Rod - Lucky 13. That being said, the Skunk Hot Rod my first MOC with Power Functions. Two large motors provide rear wheel drive through an adder (differential). The steering is done by a servo motor. The elements are placed asymmetrically to lower the COG. The battery box is in the trunk and its switch is accessible through a swivel door. Suspension is independent in the front, trailing arm (is this the correct term?) in the rear. I used the small shocks for two reasons: the travel is supposed to be short, and I wanted the suspension to be preloaded about halfway. Because of this, you can see the car bounce up when you switch the travel direction rapidly. The car drives very well although the steering is very slack because of the multiple gears. If I were to rebuild this again, I'd place the servo where the engine should go and would hide the two L motors. Here are some pictures and a video: -
Hi all, Been lurking here for some time, and enjoyed viewing many of the MOCs you guys are creating. I ended my dark age 3 years ago with the Unimog set, however I don't have the motivation to join the world of MOCs until now. For my first MOC I have chosen to reproduce the Duke Coupe featured in the racing game "Dirt: Showdown". I think the simple structure and design of the car would be a good first practice on MOCs. For the build I didn't make much planning apart from approximating the stud length and width of the car, and deciding that it would be double wishbone suspension for both front and rear. Then I just laid all the available parts around myself and begin assembling freehand. I started out with the front axle, and decided midway that I want the build to also be IR controlled with a servo for steering and L motor for drive. The build then progressed to the centre section with the engine and exhausts. The exhausts took a lot of tweaking to make it look right, and even when I leave it I'm still doubtful of the appearance. I then skipped the main body section and begin work on the rear axle and the rear bodywork. Joining the front and rear took quite some time. Originally I wanted to have a detailed cockpit but the battery box, L motor and IR receiver took all the space. Designing and fitting the panels were easier than expected though. The roof was the hardest part of the whole build, I just couldn't get it to look right for a very long time. Later I accept defeat and decided on using flex axles again. In the last steps I find structural weaknesses (by using my hand to flex and twist the whole model) and strengthened them, then I finish the build with some last touches on minor details. The finished build: Engine bay details: Central PF elements: Detached rear body and roof: Detached front body and hood (One flex tube slipped out of position ): Belly shot: Specs: Length: 60 studs Width: 27 studs I don't know the exact weight but it is heavier than the assembled 42000 F1. I also don't know the part count since I didn't bother counting. IR controlled with servo steering L motor geared 1:1.4 with differential for drive to rear wheels (engine also connected) Speed: ~1 m/s Front and rear double wishbone suspension Wheelbase: 47 studs Track width: 23 studs Normally 4 studs clearance with 3-4 studs travel 1 stud clearance when fully compressed I am aware there may be some sub-optimal assemblies, some individual parts may not be 100% stably secured, and the bent axles may be illegal techniques. The ride height went a lot higher than I expected, the nose is also a few studs too long.and as a result the whole model looks a bit off-proportioned compared to the original. But I think the overall feel of the design is still there. Although the build was fairly basic and simple, the process was extremely fun. The exhaust turned out to all right once I attached the rear and main body. Watching the build take shape as it progresses was the most satisfying feeling I've had in a while. Thanks for viewing! Marco -
[MOC] [WIP] Old Skool Rat Rod
EvilEnderman posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Ello all, been a while since I've posted an MOC here. Over this weekend, I've been working on a studfull build (haven't built like this for a long time) My aim was to make a small-mid scale rod, with realistic functions. It contains: 4 speed gearbox v6 fake engine Cowl steering (HOG) Not to mention the 'gothic' shredded interior. However, before I start the main bodywork, it's just that when I look at it so far, it doesn't seem right... http://imgur.com/a/fCTuH Edit: @Jim - Thank you for the tip - I have resized them all to a max width of 1000, which should be fine! What do you guys think? - What's that thing that isn't right, or anything to improve? (Will post progress here too) - I will be finishing the build definitely! Thanks! - Enderman -
I'm not entirely sure if this belongs here or in the Town section, but here goes: I knew from the moment that I first saw the carriage set, I just HAD to make something cool with those fancy golden wheels. What came to my mind after a few days of thinking on it was a Rolls-Royce/Dusenberg-styled Royal Roadster: A modern Princess needs a car, and one that can get her where she's going in STYLE! Those Brickforge printed shields sure came in handy, didn't they? ;) (Note: I couldn't find the license plate tile I could have SWORE I had, so I decided to use one of the money tiles, since it looks kinda like some of the classic car license plates I've seen in different places) Interior view showing the instrument panel. I couldn't fit in a floor shifter, so I'm just going to say that the gearshift lever is on the steering column, like most old-school cars. ;) Another interior shot, taken from the front to show the plush, pink interior. :D Pic of Laura, my Friends sig fig & Cinderella standing beside the car. I think the color scheme worked out pretty well, especially considering how poorly things were going early on in the build process... Finally, the first annual Friends Road Rally. Our contestants this year are Laura & Cinderella in her Royal Roadster, Jane & Stephanie in Stephanie's Cool Convertible and finally, Olivia in her glorified ATV, er, I mean Dune Buggy. :D Hope you guys like the build.
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My very first Lego Cuusoo project got just published! Ed Roth´s Mysterion Show Rod http://lego.cuusoo.c...deas/view/58699 Please give me some feedback and comments. I will tell you more. And please go to see and click the "Support"! :) ************************************************** Here's some details about making of the "Mysterion". I have tried to learn new techniques. The frame with holes is 3-wide while the front section is 5-wide. The body is 7-wide but the interior is 4-wide and the bubble is 6-wide. There's also some SNOT design, for example the mismatching headlights, V8-engines, side panels, rear lights and top hinges. And as in the many recent creations there's no visible studs. It is also kind of "modular" as seen in the picture. This was fun to build and The Mysterion is also so far my most advanced creation. Hope you like it! :) *********************************************** Additional pictures of the real car. -
[MOC] Antiretro Hot Rod
Razor posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello everybody, Today I'd like to show you my new moc. It is a kind of american hot rod with independent suspension and a working V8 (only when the rear wheels are moving). It also has working front wheels' steering via the gear on the roof. Inspired by the B-model of 8070, I wanted to have some practice in making similar vehicles, and that's what I got after many unsuccessful attempts: The rear part of the car doesn't looks like the one from real hot rod, because I made some experiments while building it: V8. No need to comment this part of the car. :) The doors can be opened: The close-up of the front part: Hope you liked it. :) Thanks for watching! -
My very first Lego Cuusoo project got just published! Ed Roth´s Mysterion Show Rod http://lego.cuusoo.c...deas/view/58699 Please give me some feedback and comments. I will tell you more. And please go to see and click the "Support"! :) ************************************************** Here's some details about making of the "Mysterion". I have tried to learn new techniques. The frame with holes is 3-wide while the front section is 5-wide. The body is 7-wide but the interior is 4-wide and the bubble is 6-wide. There's also some SNOT design, for example the mismatching headlights, V8-engines, side panels, rear lights and top hinges. And as in the many recent creations there's no visible studs. It is also kind of "modular" as seen in the picture. This was fun to build and The Mysterion is also so far my most advanced creation. Hope you like it! :) *********************************************** Additional pictures of the real car.
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Double Trouble Hot Rod
Dennis Bosman posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Normally I build large scale trucks. The reason I built something else was after reading about the 75th Lugnuts Challenge. This time you ask for an assignment and another member tells you what to build. That's not too bad and then it really is a surprise what your assignment will be. I was asked to build a hot rod, called "Double Trouble". It's a two V8 engine powered 1927 Ford. To make it even more powerful it also has four superchargers. However it's something with wheels it really is out of my comfort zone. Using some other pieces you normally don't use makes is a good test case for your building skills. I think I've to do such a thing more often. Other pictures can be viewed on my Flickr stream: http://www.flickr.co... ... 212051504/ -
Life-sized hot rod driven by 256 Lego pistons
Hrafn posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
The Lego Car Blog just posted a life-sized, pneumatic engine driven, Lego hot rod: -
Willys Rat Rod
HorcikDesigns posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hope you like it. More info in Video: More photos: https://imageshack.com/a/fFQb/1 And dA: http://horcikdesigns...t-rod-413033576, And dA: http://horcikdesigns...t-rod-413033576 ; http://horcikdesigns...Ratty-408884013 -
1932 Ford Hot Rod
Doc_Brown posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello everyone! I'm Proud to show my latest MOC. A 1932 Ford Hot Rod, black with red interior. Almost 7 months in the build! I'm very pleased with the results and achieved everything that I wanted to do. My goals were: Tudor style with removable bonnet revealing a detailed engine. Opening doors and boot (trunk) RC Realistic chassis and live axles all round Black Powered by 2 x XL motors, 1 x servo for steering and 1 x PF lights. I used duct tape to make the 5 spoke rims. Hope you enjoy the video! Any questions or comments are welcome. Here are some more pics. -
Custom Lego Hot-rod Hearse
octavspot posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is a bit of an older MOC I did last Halloween - (it's long scrapped now) but I thought I'd share this here as well - especially for those with a small taste of the macabre. Just after building Lego's Vampyre Hearse, a new, slightly-morbid-yet-cool idea spawned in my mind; what if I build a bigger, RC version of this? At first, I wasn't quite sure what it'll end up looking like, since I couldn't figure out what to model it after - a Cadillac? a Rolls-Royce? a Lincoln? - so, I went with all three - sort of, lol. Hearse Front by Octav_spot, on Flickr What's interesting is that the headlamps are actually yellow elements, but mixed together with the blue from the LED's, it came out green. I liked the look so much, I kept it as is. Hearse Rear by Octav_spot, on Flickr The side-lamps idea came to me in the last moment - I wish I'd of made them look closer to actual lanterns (since that's what original hearse carriages had.) To my surprise, the light came out looking almost purple, which seemed strikingly accurate. Hearse Profile by Octav_spot, on Flickr Two Hearses by Octav_spot, on Flickr Just the V8 engine itself was literally half the Vampyre Hearse. I laughed. Hearse Speed by Octav_spot, on Flickr To see it in motion, here's the video. I thought the reaction from my cat was pretty funny, so I kept it in the clip Currently working on an actual Rolls Royce... just haven't decided what model year yet... In any case, enjoy! -
Hot Rod with mostly parts of 42000
tibivi posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey all, As promissed in another topic I present you my Hot Rod: It's made out of the parts of 42000 and some other. Features: Remote drive with 2 RC motors and differential remote RTC streering with servo motor opening doors independant suspension on all wheels powered by LiPo and V2 reciever With the RC motors it actually is fast because I have kept the weight down were I could. some pics: more pics in my Flickr set: Greets Tibivi -
Custom Hot Rod Pickup Truck
drdesignz posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is my second Cuusoo project. The first one is also a hot rod, which you can see here. That one is a large scale classic American hot rod. My latest design here is a much smaller pickup truck, which I think will appeal to a wider market. My goal was to come up with something that hasn't been done yet and would fit well in the Creator theme. There are, and have been, many vehicles, but no Creator hot rods (to the best of my knowledge). You can see a full description on the Cuusoo website and a detailed gallery of pictures on my flickr page. -
This car kinda reminds me of a spider on the prowl, so Spider Roadster it is. I'm out of my comfort zone building in this scale, hope it doesn't show haha -Can probably easily convert this to a hot rod with the engine exposed. Dark Red and Dark Blue with Lightning Streak variants -Crash bar to protect the gas tank And here's Mr. Frankensquid riding the roadster while making Vroom! Vroom! noises because this is just a showroom car, it doesn't have any gas. Comment/enjoy/berate!
