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Hoonitruck drifter with 2 BuWizz Motors
Another Brick in the World posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi guys! As some of you may know, I'm a huge off-road fan. I never really saw the potential in on-road, and sometimes found it boring. But then, I watched a few drifting videos and instantly saw the potential to make a LEGO drifter. I got in touch with my friend @N1K0L4, which is an on-road fan and has experience in the field, and sent me a couple of chassis designs. I obviously chose the most overpowered one You can check out N1K0L4's chassis here, and the full rebrickable post here. Now, let's go with the details: Features RWD with 2 BuWizz Motors Steering with a C+ L motor Realistic looking bodywork resembling Ken Block's Hoonitruck All fueled-in with a BuWizz 3.0 unit For me, one of the most important functions is the drivetrain. It's built in a very clever way with the 2 BuWizz motors leaving just enough space for housing the BuWizz 3.0 unit. It's RWD, which isn't true to the real-life counterpart, but N1K0L4 is working on a new version with AWD and it's looking very promising! updates about the AWD version will be made in this topic. To finish it off, the steering was added, using a rack and pinion setup to have as little slack as possible as that's a key factor in mini-racers. It's steered with a C+ L motor as said earlier, with this being my first time using C+ electronics. I have mixed feelings about it, but more on that later. The bodywork was an interesting one. I wanted it to be as accurate as possible to the real deal, but I had to use white mudguards as LEGO for some reason doesn't produce them in black. Still, they didn't spoil too much the body for it to be recognizable, so I'm happy with it. Still, it was somewhat flimsy and would tear to pieces if I hit a jump wrong. Still, N1K0L4 has also addressed this while still making it more accurate. I guess union makes strength For the video, I wanted to use a different setting in comparison to my other videos, as it's a very different model to the previous ones. I chose to go to a skate park, as it had some smooth concrete sections for drifting, and ramps to do some jumps, which is exactly what this model was built for. The model handled excellently in spite it's RWD, although I'm not used to models this fast, so I hit jumps wrong dozens of times. There are some included in the video, but many weren't included, but I'm considering making a bloopers video. How would you guys feel about that? However, the parts didn't like the skate park, as concrete is very abrasive to abs plastic. The splitter was melted and torn to pieces, and the tires lost most of their thread in the process, up to the point where I had to use to sets of them to record the video. I guess I'm a bit of an aggressive driver, but you should be aware of that if you build this model. About the C+ electronics, I'm not fully sold out. They do have some pros, like the more convenient shape of the motors or the faster response, but they show some disadvantages when taken into closer inspection. The steering trim was a pain to get right, and even when that was the case, it still veered ever so slightly to one side. I think it has to do with the fact that the 0 position is digital and not physical. Still, I'm considering using them in future build mostly because of the easier integration, but will probably stick to PF servos for faster models as they return to center more accurately. Feel free to post a comment about what your thoughts are about it, and see you in the next one! -
This is alternate model of LEGO Technic set 42106 - Hoonitruck, pickup truck inspired by Ken Block's custom truck. Model use only pieces from set 42106 Stunt Truck and Bike show released 1h 2020. Model has openable rear gate, doors, steering system with a knob behind the cab. You can remove duck tail, some front stufff like bash-bar and tow ring, change rear wheels to narrow ones and get street-legal custom pickup. 3D model or/and full instruction are on my plans list. All photos https://vk.com/album177639081_271161751 -
This truck has been in the works for 1 year now. Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/139930963@N04/sets/72157711244607131 Instagram: @loxlego Bubul Chrome shop: http://bubul.unasshop.com/ https://www.jaaptechnic.com/p/stickers.html @kblock43 is a massive inspiration to so many, and his vehicles are par to none, true unicorns. I've tried to recreate all of the features and looks of the real truck, bone crushingly fast, only the raw essentials and power. The Hoonitruck has finally arrived - check out the video https://youtu.be/Rfldsi3vEWQ. Follow @loxlego by lachlan cameron, on Flickr It comes loaded with brand new suspension with the large soft shocks, and I must say it is the best suspension I've ever built. Incredibly springy and playable, mated to all 4 tires - burning rubber. The Hoonitruck has finally arrived - check out the video https://youtu.be/Rfldsi3vEWQ. Follow @loxlego by lachlan cameron, on Flickr This is the fastest a 1:8 scale car can go, when mated to the most powerful Buwizz batteries. The Hoonitruck has finally arrived - check out the video https://youtu.be/Rfldsi3vEWQ. Follow @loxlego by lachlan cameron, on Flickr Two shocks are attached to the doors that spring open and shut, 2 springs for the E-brake and transmission, openable hood. In the rear you have 2 fans that buzz twice as fast as the wheels, and a twin turbo V6 so fast the pistons could fly off at any minute. The Hoonitruck has finally arrived - check out the video https://youtu.be/Rfldsi3vEWQ. Follow @loxlego by lachlan cameron, on Flickr The steering wheel turns when the wheels turn, and there is an HOG gear behind the rear axles if you chose manual over the RC version. The Hoonitruck has finally arrived - check out the video https://youtu.be/Rfldsi3vEWQ. Follow @loxlego by lachlan cameron, on Flickr The Truck has 2 buggy motors driven by 2 buwizz, with the options for 2x XL motors or completely manual. Bubul is the legend behind all the spectacular chrome bits, Jaap Technic is the mastermind behind the full sticker wrap, and @ptg_snake custom designed the 3D printed rims for me. I put my heart and soul into this build - and Hoon responsibly ??
