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1:10 Motorized Lamborghini LM002 Representation
Zerobricks posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is a model I've been working on for a few months for the BuWizz gathering and now it's finally time to showcase it. The rules required a 1:10 scale model built after a real vehicle with a working gearbox, steering wheel and fake engine powered by a maximum of 2 BuWizz motors. I also managed to squeeze additional functions and features as following: 2x BuWizz drive motors 1x BuWizz 3.0 for control Working steering wheel actuated by a PU L motor 2 Speed motorized gearbox controlled by a PU m motor All Wheel Drive using planetary hubs Independent double wishbone suspension on all wheels with around 2 cm travel Working fake V12 coupled directly to the drive motors Detailed interiror with tilting rear seats to access the BuWizz Detailed exterior with opning doors, bonnet and tailgate Built out of around 2850 pieces 47 x 21 x 18 cm Weighs around 3 kg As usual with my representations of the real vehicles, I first started with sourcing, editing and importing a 3D reference into LDD. Here's how the digital model looks compared to the LEGO version: And here's the LEGO version without the reference: I hid the doors, bonnet and the tailgate in order to show the detailed interior: The driveline is very compact and efficient. Two BuWizz drive motors are placed right behind the rear seats and power the 2 speed gearbox and an (oversized) V12 engine directly. As with the real vehcile, suspension system is independent at all 4 corners. Steering system is actuated by the steering rack directly and geared up. Gearbox is activated by a PU M motor via a linear clutch and a wave selector: So that was the theory... After a few small fixes and corrections, this is how the finished model looks like in real life (oops, I lost my license plate): Rear view showing the spare tyre, detailed lights, guardrails and exhausts: Doors, bonnet and the tailgate can open up to reveal the massive V12 engine and front shock absorbers: Interior features an adjustable and working steering wheel, 4 fully detailed seats, console and a transmission tunnel. Rear seats can be tilted individually to access the BuWizz 3.0 for charging; Here's a view of the back with the opened tailgate. Thanks to the central motor placement, there's a lot of free space: One of the design goals was to protect all the gears and drive axles from dirt and to keep the bottom as flat as possible. I think I did very well, it's smooter than the real vehicle in that regard: And finally here's a video where among other details you can see how well it performed at the competiton: If you want to have an even more detailed look, you can download the LDD file here: https://bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/lamborgini-lm002/Lamborghini LM002.lxf To summarize I'm really proud of this model. It looks, performs and just feels good and hits all the right spots. One thing's for sure, I'm keeping this one assembled, as I trully believe it's one of the best models I ever designed. -
Hi everyone! Today I want to present you an off-road car, that I've been working for quite some time. There were several attempts, some of it ended up as unpolished models, without all features I initially had in my mind, and some were just concepts of gearbox, axles, etc. These were my initial assumptions on the model: Sturdy drivetrain and gearbox with a wide range of gear ratios Remotely lockable both front and rear axles Up to 1:10 scale, nothing bigger Utility vehicle - it must be able to climb step hills and also provide decent speed on plain terrain Removable body (if it would have one) Precise low speed control - to provide maneuverability over a variety of obstacles Planning the wheelbase and car elements, based on an existing vehicle - to ensure the authenticity of the model Using trusted A2212 1000kv BL motor and other RC components to power it Gearbox I always try to start with a gearbox if my model would feature one. The idea was to make it simple, yet robust. In order to achieve it, I needed to make sure each important gear will be supported by another. My other goal was to make a gearbox with a wide range of gear ratios, so at least for example 1:1 - 1st gear and 1:3 - 2nd gear. The Gearbox I use worked well in my previous concept model I didn't present here. Final gear ratios are: 1st gear: 63.787:1 2nd gear: 16.329:1 3.9 times difference between first and second gear! Now you may ask how I achieved this based just on a picture below, but we will get into that later. Axles I went through massive amount of research to have a working concept of both front and rear axle, that is driveable, able to turn (front axle) and also featuring locking mechanism somewhere. None of the concepts on the Internet were actually fitting my model. I do not have small technic pistons (I am looking at you Lego Technic Emirates), and it didn't seem I would have a chance of finding something different that will work in my case (rc car). I also knew I would use geek-servo for locking system, so only 90-degree turn must provide option for locking and unlocking mechanism. Gray 2L driving ring is actually a new one - 2473. It is not yet added to Lego studio, but the existing ring was working for me just fine. With that concept of the axle, I just needed to make sure the upper steering arm is angled, because other way it would collide with the gears. That angle is perfectly calculated, so I could work on finishing the axle, adding steering (for the front) and most importantly - locking differential mechanism. The finished front axle features: 2x 9.5L hard springs, 3x steering arms to cooperate with springs, 4x steering links, lockable differential mechanism. Did I tell you this was my own first solid axle build attempt? I guess it may be called multi-link suspension, but you have to correct me on that one. Locking differential mechanism on axles As you probably already noticed, this whole model is based around locking differentials functionality. When I was organizing my parts, I came upon instruction of my CADA C61006W, which featured locking differentials in similar scale. The idea of having one gear turning around 90 degree and pushing by it two different gear racks at the same time was splendid. That movement could rotate 6641 Changeover patch part, and thus lock and unlock 2L differential, that was the key of my goal. I went to the drawing board and after some time I created this. As you can see, If I would rotate 12T black gear to the left around 90-degree, it would push by using 6641 and 64781 parts the 2L 2473 driving ring. I just needed to make sure pivot points are correct, so the mechanism wouldn't move unnecessarily during suspension work. Chassis It needed to be as symmetrical as possible, due to previously mention features. I simply wanted it to be robust. I do not focus much on exterior or accessories - it just adds unnecessary weight to the model. The chassis also needs to have all points to attach both axles to. Body Let me just start with one sentence, I am not proud of the body. I am also not a great body sculptor. The overall design was based on Ford Bronco Badlands from 2021, but I only planned wheelbase and door placement around it. The rest was improvised, simply because I don't like rebuilding 1:1 real cars in Lego. The body is detachable and features opening doors and hood. Power system and drivetrain Ah yes, we are approaching icing on a cake. The model is, like I already mentioned, powered by A2212 1000kv BL motor. It also features 3x geek-servos: steering, changing gears and locking differentials. On top of that, I developed some sort of RC-hub (mostly because I want to organize everything in one place). This hub contains 3s battery, receiver and esc. It also features Lego Technic dimensions: 9x9x4 studs. If you want to know more about all of that, check out Brushless motors in the lego world - general topic. As you can see in the top right corner, there is an A2212 motor directly hooked to the planetary hub. This way revolutions are downgraded to let's say civilized number (from 11100 RPM to about 2000 RPM - similar to buggy motor in fast output). This also provide us built up torque, which we will for sure need in off-roading. Summary I am really proud of this model. Especially because it taught me many new things in Lego Technic world. I believe some of you can also learn from my problems and how I approached them. Here are some numbers that may interest you: Weight: 1.590 kg Length, width, height: 43x19.4x16.9cm Theoretical max speed 1st gear: 2.67km/h Theoretical max speed 2nd gear: 10.44km/h Soon I will be able to record some footage of all the features of the car and of course playtime! For now, I have more photos and GALLERY for you. -
Hello eurobrickers! Venatus - is a stunning tuning project of awesome MANSORY, based on Lamborghini Urus. This is one of my favourite SUVs ever, so I decided to build it out of Lego. This replica is my own vision and may have differences with the real model. This MOC has 4 x 4 wheel drive with complex suspension, inspirent by ancient @nicjasno works, V8 engine, a bit adapted 8 + N + R Gearbox by @Anto and a working gear shifter. To be honest I was thinking to build this car for more than a year, but the build itself took only half of the year. I hate modern white bars or stickers as a headlights, so I implemented them out of oldschool trans-clear parts, but the shapes are too far from the original headlights with Y-form inside. Maybe this is the only car here which uses 4 tyres and 8 wheel rims :) Please enjoy the video first - I did my best to film and edit it. And the original Mansory Venatus to compare (if I have something to compare with this divine project of course): And some photos of course: More photos: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Aleh/us_red_nose_truck/mammoet_sk6000/mansory-venatus-lamborghini-urus And instructions https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-185897/OleJka/suv-inspired-by-lamborghini-urus-mansor-venatus-edition/#details -
Hello Eurobricks community! Let me introduce my latest MOC - Hummer H1 out of Lego pieces. It has approx 3800 parts, incl 7 Motors. Functions are: - Independent suspension of all wheels - 3 RC differentials like in the real model - 8 Cylinder engine - module build - easy removable hood and body. - 4 L motors for drive- Servo for steering- M motor for the winch- L Motor for diffs lock VIDEO: All photos: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Aleh/mercedes_770/hummer_instructions To start this model I was inspired of two things: 1) This video 2) Humvee from CADA Most wanted render: Building instructions are available: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-174585/OleJka/hummer-h1/#details
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[MOC] EXP.SUV - Update and new instructions
HorcikDesigns posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Then I realized, that this chassis behaves really well, and started thinking about it as about my new Overland Expedition (or Kostky Trophy) truck. (later I got reminded, that buggy motor is quite hungry, so it can not be used in this kind of event. But, with bigger battery... Have to try.) So, next step was the body. You can see that I experimented with new tire-rim combo. Too heavy, but not bad. And then I finally bought Buwizz. Laziness and worries about custom RC recievers and batteries won. (hope that not for all times :D) I also installed LEDs to the truck. And bought new tires. And finally, last week I took it outside. Hope you like it. :) More upgrades are slowly on the way. ;) -
I like to present you my Lego town Steinbruck. The name is from Stein=brick & bruck(old German)=bridge. This is my current layout: My MOC and MOD buildings (more detail pictures in the albums; just click the pictures to get there): I'm planning a car wash for the Service Station and will build it in the next months. I also build digital, but can't afford all of them to build with bricks. Click to album.
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[ MOC ] TESLA CyberTruck
cyberdyne systems posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello, everyone! I was so impressed by Elon Musk's presentation of Tesla's brand new pickup, that I immediately have made a Lego recreation of CyberTruck! Here it is: It is full RC. 2XL for driving and a lot of other motors for functions. These propellers were the only possibilty to make smth like the original hexagonal wheelcaps. Interrior is filled with wires, but I tried to recreate some important parts like: -Big screen -Foldable third front seat -White dashboard -Wierd steering wheel Tailgate is made out of two parts. One tilts back down and another slides down for a Tesla Quad to get inside easier. Suspention is ajustable via 2L motors one for each axle. All doors can be opened with a help of a big amount of levers and gearworms. Video is here and I recommend you to watch it: Thanks for watching! -
Vehicles: Black SUV Stairs Truck Ice cream delivery truck Old yellow car Small truck "Gazelle" Ladder fire truck Old red Van Old black car Orange station wagon (Marge Simpson's car) Yellow courier van Land Rover Series 1 KITT (Knight Rider) Old traffic police car Vintage Car "Christine" Flowers delivery van Racing car (BMW) Black Muscle Car Yellow post van Vintage Army Ambulance Tractor "Belarus" Twin-rotor cargo helicopter Blue Pickup Truck Hot rod & car trailer Tardis "Doctor Who" White Off-Road Pickup Truck Glass Carrier Truck Articulated Dump Truck Postman truck Vintage police van Bulldozer Monster Truck Garbage truck Coast guard truck EMS - Ambulance Semi truck Semi truck trailers Rally Fighter Painting contractor pickup building instructions Parts list More Vehicles on Youtube and Rebrickable
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[MOC] Crossover Vehicle
TechnicRCRacer posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Current: Just scroll down, it's not that far! (Just kidding! This will be updated soon!) Hi! I have another WIP car that I am building! I am still not sure what to call it, but it kind of reminds me of the newer Toyota RAV-4. Here is the chassis and part of the front end! (Sorry for bad pic) I borrowed the shaping from my Supercar X for the front panels. It is powered by a buggy motor and a servo. The newer battery box with new batteries and V2 receiver work great with the buggy motor! Here is a shot of the rear suspension: Thanks for viewing! -TechnicRCRacer -
[MOCs] Compact CUV and Blue Lightning Buggy
Madoca 1977 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I posted last creation. For the past few months, I've had difficult life situation. I was away from any LEGO-related activities. I did not build new MOCs. I abandoned all WIP projects and just built a wall around myself... I am so sorry, Jantjeuh and rm8. I deeply apologize for having troubled you! In March, I started walking slowly. Soon I recognized that I had to work hard to get back Madoca into my mind. Here are the results. I built two MOCs. Honestly they are mechanically simple and have nothing innovative. Instead, I aimed to achieve both playability and detailed look. I hope you will like them. Please give me a chance for resurrection. Video: CUV Buggy Building instructions and additional pictures: https://plus.google....64977943/albums Rebrickable: CUV http://rebrickable.c...977/compact-cuv Buggy http://rebrickable.c...lightning-buggy Compact CUV It was mainly inspired by red Range Rover Evoque, but finished model is not an exact copy of it. Do you think which actual SUV looks similar to this MOC? I used dozens of newer parts (mostly pins) which were released in 2014 and 2015. So it can be called AWD SUV 2015. Features: All-wheel drive and front wheel steering 2 L motors for propulsion, Servo motor for steering 2 pairs of LEDs for headlights and tail lights Independent suspension on all wheels Working steering wheel and V6 engine Openable hood, doors (with locking mechanism), tailgate, glove box and armrest box:) There are four 12t tan bevel gears on drivetrain. They all survived after two hours crawling. Like blue Buggy, this drivetrain didn't cause breaking gears. My concern was that 3L axles might slide into CV joints. Eventually all four 3L axles moved half-stud into CV joints. But they surprisingly kept holding each 12t black double bevel gears despite the connection became weaker. I thought it's OK because I didn't see any lack of torque or speed. You can see its performance in the video. If you want to avoid this axle movement, you need cutting parts and, A. using 3.5L axle. B. putting 0.5L axle (or flex axle, pneumatic hose, hard hose...) into CV joints. Blue Lightning Buggy It is my Buggy#3. The concept was simple: to build another buggy using different drivetrain from its predecessors. Configuration of motors is the same as Buggy#1 & #2. This time I adopted independent rear suspension. Then I tried to build efficient drivetrain which needed to be nearly the same as direct-drive (#2). Features: Rear wheel drive and front wheel steering 2 L motors for propulsion (one per each rear wheel), Servo motor for steering Long travel independent suspension on all wheels Front axle is placed at positive caster angle Working steering wheel In this setting, L motors never broke bevel gears. Now I want to know if powerful SBrick version would perform well without gear cracking. -
"The Pursuit of Perfection" - slogan of the Lexus brand. I'm now back with my greatest Lego creation ever. A 2010 Lexus GX 460 with EV3. It's a replica of my Dad's car, but this one's in gray with black interior. I made it as much as I could to the real car, thanks to pieces from the Arocs and Porsche set. Features Sariel's 4-speed sequential gearbox controlled by a medium motor All-wheel-drive Independent suspension Rack-and-pinion steering Fake V8 engine Six seats (could not fit a seventh one) with the rear four being foldable Opening side doors, trunk door, and hood. Detailed interior The gearbox and the two differentials in the car like to click while moving (especially on rough terrain) around, but the result was a car that was heavy, slow, but also makes lots of torque. I'm very happy with how this car came out and I couldn't have done it without all of the helpful people on the Lego community and EuroBricks. Thanks especially to my good friend TheMindGarage for never making me give up. Now I can officially call myself a true master builder. Check out this build on my EV3 community account too for more photos and information about it. I would love to make a YouTube video soon about the features of the GX EV3 and footage of me taking this build on some dirt trails in a park. I also want to take a picture of this right next to my Dad's actual car. So please follow this post to check out some stuff I might upload in the future! To finish this post, here's some collages with photos of the GX EV3.
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[WIP] Range Rover Evoque - Air ride
Lox Lego posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is my first WIP thread for a vehicle I've wanted to create for some time now. The most difficult part of this build so far has been the air ride. When Air ride is at its lowest or highest point, it clicks. This also lets you know when to stop lifting so it doesn't over rotate and jam the gears. I placed the 1X1 angled black system Lego on the L shaped beam, so the drop is only 45º on the axle. Then I noticed the weight of the car might not be able to hold the body work up so I added torsion bars to all 4 wheels. This design can be setup as 4 wheel steering, because the front suspension is exactly the same as the rear. (But the SUV I'm building doesn't have that function, so I opted out of it ) This beast comes stock with a V8 engine, air ride & torsion bar suspension, servo for steering, 2XL motors for drive 2M-motors for lift. I had to hide the servo in a different place as the axle for 4wd goes through the center. I am trying to get the steering wheel working but its tough... SUV framework for my new MOC by lachlan cameron, on Flickr I've been working on this frame for 2 weeks and am happy with how well it functions. I placed 3 pounds on the framework and the lift still works. SUV framework for my new MOC by lachlan cameron, on Flickr 2 M-motors are geared down before they turn 1 worm gear on each wheel to lift the whole vehicle. -
Need Help Making Heavy AWD SUV Move Better
StudRobotics posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I'm back with one last issue in my GX EV3 build. I just got done finishing the doors, side panels, rear trunk door, hood, and some part of the roof. But the vehicle was so heavy that when I drove it around, it kept on doing the same thing. The diffs were clicking and the car had very much difficulty moving. Here is a picture of the bottom of the vehicle. Most of the clicking seems to be coming from the rear diff when I move the wheels by hand. I can either do two things. 1. Reinforce the rear diff somehow. 2. Improve it's off-road performance and stop the clicking somewhat by replacing the diffs with knob gears. But this will come at the cost of independent moving between the wheels. What should I do? Please give me the best response you can so the clicking will stop and I could finally take this AWD machine through some rough terrain like a real SUV. I really appreciate any advice. -
[MOC] Mercedes-AMG G 65
Hogwartus posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Very detailed 1:11 scale model of Mercedes-AMG G 65 with complex suspension, gearbox, engine and much more functions. Video: Functions: - 4x4 driveshaft with differentials and portal axles - Steering with Ackermann steering geometry - 4 speed gearbox - Working engine replica - Openable doors, hood and trunk with locks Please watch the video to see this car in action and for more details. I hope you liked this model. -
Hello everyone, I built a model of holden\isuzu suv The vehicle called holden Jackaroo and based on the Isuzu Trooper Zebra color of The vehicle taken from a set 6672 And the base chassis is 10 x 4 There are side steps also to protect the body of the vehicle in off road croling. and also to help the driver climb inside. There are also icons of a "shell" on the side of the The vehicle, allegedly shell is the "sponsor" of this vehicle travel (like the journeys of the Land Rover company when camel were the sponsors' see "camel trophy") One wheel is different, seeing as the interchange Wheel. Here are some pictures of the vehicle that I built. The real vehicle:
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[EV3] Mindstorms High Performance SUV
DamonMM2000 posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Last month marked the second anniversary of my YouTube channel, so I decided to recreate the first video I posted: a high-speed Sport Utility Vehicle. In different ways, my production skills have improved, and in other ways, not as much. I think I still have a lot to work on... do you guys have any suggestions? I'd like to know how my videos are perceived. Thanks to all who have been watching my videos and have subscribed! -
B&W MOC SUV new motorized functions
Lox Lego posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
RC technic Lego B&W SUV with motorized rear trunk, hood, rear wheel drive with a differential and steering with the servo motor. The first rendition of this car below: -
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[WIP] Offroad SUV
Block_Smarts Lego Technic posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hello EuroBrickers! I am working on a Offroad Suv (NEEDS NAME!) Here are some WIP Pictures, sorry for the flash, it was at night! Here is a better picture, TMNT Cup for scale Still needs batterybox and a better roof. AND A NAME! I will accept name suggestions! More updates soon! -
SUV - alternative model 42035
TREM posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hi all. I'm new to this forum. Let me introduce my alternative model of 42035 Lego (Mining Truck). Hope You like it. :) Maybe some suggestions to improve. -
Hi, Forget 41999, just look at this beauty build by Madoca! The best middle scale I have ever see!:) Perfect! Sorry Madoca, if you wanna post it by yourself...cant wait to share my emotions:))) instruction is here: https://plus.google.com/photos/117021167471864977943/albums/5901503914497924817/5901958760391507362?partnerid=gplp0&pid=5901958760391507362&oid=117021167471864977943 -
Hello! This is my first ever post here. I have recently started getting back into Lego - my childhood pile was donated a few years ago (but for a few vintage printed pieces and chewed-up 1x4 plates that I saved). This project mostly came about because I wanted to build a Lego version of my beloved truck, a 2010 Nissan Xterra, which I have heavily modified: I have done all of the modifications myself, including fabricating many of my own parts (I'm a welder). We'll come back to this in a moment :) For those of you not in the western hemisphere or a market where the Xterra is sold, the Nissan Xterra is a 4x4 SUV based on the Nissan Frontier/Navara platform, designed and primarily built in the US. My first attempt at a Lego Xterra was a modification of 4433 Dirt Bike Transporter; you can see the results of it on MOCPages here. I decided to make it a police truck, mostly because I wanted an excuse to buy some BrickArms weapons. The first major revision of this model saw bigger tires with working suspension, along with a lot of fine-tuning in the bodywork: See more here. I was pretty happy with this one, and then decided to order parts to build a model of the actual truck I own. This version features representations of the stock bumper and tires I had at the time, as well as the rear hatch ladder. Its latest revision has a better roof fairing, as well as the mud-terrain tires, custom-painted rims (and yes, I committed the cardinal sin of painting Lego to match), and tire carrier: See more here. I could help but build one more, this time inspired by the City Elite Police: See more here. And I pretty much left that there for most of the year. I bought a few sets in between to help flesh out my off-road vehicle collection, but I had an itch to do something unique. I thought about making a version of the Mercedes Ener-G-Force concept, then about a civilian SUV version of the SHIELD truck from 6867. I pursued the latter option and it evolved into a concept Xterra that I call the X3 "Super Xterra": See more here. This MOC has all the bells and whistles I could think to put on an off-road SUV - live axles front and rear with differential detail (both articulate as you can see), hidden winch inside the front bumper, which also has a prerunner stinger bar, built-in lighting all around, intake snorkel. Here it is compared to the previous version (latest revision): And that's a custom decal for my face. I'm sure I'll be pushing them as I discover better elements (or Lego comes up with better ones - I need a windscreen with much more rake!). I have a few other MOCs, of course, which will be showing up in due time, but I thought I'd kick off my membership with a doozy.
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[MOC] LEGO Technic G500 AWD SUV
KevinMoo posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Hey guys, here to present my latest MOC - G500 AWD WAGON Dimensions: 37cm x 15cm x 16cm Number of parts: 1628 Featuring: 4 - Wheel Drive All - wheel suspensions Openable doors and trunk 2 - speed manual gearbox 2 PF L motors for driving, 1 PF servo motor for steering, remote controlled A short video here: ----------------------------- Some more pictures - in comparison with the real G500 (2013): ----------------------------- Relevant links: · Parts list: http://rebrickable.c...ic-g500-awd-suv · Building instructions available for 10$ 327 pages of high quality rendering, step-by-step building instructuions with markups and cable deployment: https://gumroad.com/l/g500 · An update (HQ rendering) on building instructions of my previous MOC - Customized Forklift, and it's for free: http://rebrickable.c...omized-forklift · My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.c...RLFSEdgDgli4Mog · Photo albums: http://plus.google.c...02792379/albums Hope you like it! Kevin Jan 16, 2015 -
Behold, six-wide steering based on Mixels joints! I am upgrading my fleet of Lego Xterras with this neat technique that I thought up early last week. For more info, see them here: http://www.eurobrick...topic=90846&hl= So, it's pretty straightforward: Technic friction ball/pin connector and Mixels 1x2 socket plates. On the Super Xterra, retaining the solid axle articulation! See below. On the regular Xterra, which is based on the Great Vehicle build style, there's much less room to move and the effect is very subtle. The joints have enough friction to stay wherever they're set. Again, subtle effect with a semi-standard City build due to lack of clearance, but it can steer! Utilizing the other axis, the Mixel joints coupled with the solid axle in the rear give a pretty convincing impression of independent suspension. The steering effect really shines when your vehicle is lifted to the heavens: Somebody needs an alignment! Oh dear. (another very convincing independent suspension effect :p) And coupled with some extra articulation... The one downside I've found is that, due to the friciton pins, the articulated wheels don't spin very freely (though it's advantageous for posing). Enjoy, and spread the word!
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I think the Swamp Police SUV in 60068 is one of the best out-of-the-box minifig scale offroad vehicles Lego has ever designed, looks-wise. It's a marriage of a Land Rover Defender and Dodge Ram with a lifted Jeep's proportions. I took the design and pushed it just a little more. I was inspired by the US Forest Service's and Border Patrol's paint schemes, as well as then open-sides look of the Jeep Wrangler Hardtop Concept: My mod is probably 95% similar to the original model. The front end has been played with, giving it a contemporary LED-style light bar in place of the original model's four round lights, and a winch in place of the original bumper's tow hook. The headlights and grille are more generic (or perhaps closer to classic Nissan/Suzuki shapes). Aside from the obvious replacement of the rear windows, the rear is identical to the original build. The roof rack was an interesting sketch that plays out beautifully. I will be making this for real at some point soon, I have near total confidence that all the dark green elements exist. I'm torn on which windshield to use though. Any thoughts?
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