Tommy Styrvoky

It's not too difficult, I think I could explain the entire process of importing and basic rendering in less than 15 minutes.It would consist of the using the Ldraw importer plugin for Blender, improving model materals/basic components of applying Lego stickers as textures to a model, lighting basics, setting up a scene, basic animation and finally rendering.

Would anyone be interested in me making a video about rendering and animating Lego models in Blender over christmas break?

A AAA battery box would work too in the application, as the power button and PF cable connection are the same for the AAA and rechargeable battery boxes.

If I create instructions they are usually free, but I don't do it very often for my mocs, I could see about making instructions for this vehicle, as it is rather small.

Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr The main purpose of this model is to build the most compact Lego tank with the Power functions system. The model is only 6 studs wide, the minimum width for having independently driven tracks. The model lacks a rotating turret, as the IR receiver is mounted in the turret. It was a fun model to design, as it was rather small, this made some interesting challenges for designing the suspension of it. The suspension consists of bogies, and each bogie is interlinked and suspended at 2 points, one in front of the M motors and one behind it. This allows the suspension to act like the torsion bars of the actual Panther. The model is very close in size to the 1/35 Tamiya Panther model that I have built. Even if the model had a Sbrick, and 2 micro motors, there wouldn't be enough space for a traversing turret/turret elevation. This will be my last MOC for this year, as I have finals coming up next week. Enjoy, I have some really cool models planed for next year/christmas break. Here's the Ldraw model used for the animations http://www.bricksafe... drivetrain.ldr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Comparison with 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G early version Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Comparison with minifigure. Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Panther 1/35 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

For me I usually make things as symmetrical as possible, and colors will be the same on each side, I prefer to use newer colored parts over older ones an example is blue pins over black long friction pins ( this depends on if it will be visible). I always build my mocs from the bottom up, and I build function before building aesthetic components.

It shouldn't have any effect on torque or speed, as the ratio is the same, and I think that there would be an issue with slippage between the gears under torque.

You aren't alone, I get plenty of comments of people wanting to purchase my MOCs, and also suggest that I should build a specific model next. Sometimes the suggestions can provide me with new ideas, but most of the time it's people that play WOT and want me to copy another tank from the game. I personally have been providing lots of images of the disassembly/building process, so I can refer them to that if they ask for instructions, but I understand that this is my hobby and in the end it will be my decision if a model could be replicated for instructions. My solution to dealing with these individuals is to ignore their comments if they persistently ask for instructions/purchasing my MOCs. Some people think the models are cheap and could be purchased for around $200, but they fail to understand the total price of the model, and the time involved. They think since it's Lego it is therefore cheaper, but the actual cost would be upwards of $500 for the bricks and PF components. I wouldn't bother personally dealing with them, if they want instructions or a model, just tell them to make it themselves, it's not being a bad youtuber or person, it's your choice to show these models to the rest of the world. if they want a model so badly let them reverse engineer it. It is only Lego, it can be replicated with ease, as compared to something that is fabricated. I wouldn't let one individual get in the way of your channel, they are one of many thousands of individuals that watch your videos, most people appreciate your work, by complimenting it, but have the mental capacity to understand that if one says that it isn't for sale they won't ask about purchasing it.

Great to see that someone finally built this vehicle from the movie, great job with the shaping of the rear of it.

1: 10 16: 6 3: 4 12: 3 9: 2 6:1 So many great entries !

Where does one download the CS3 Programs, I have looked around but had no luck.... I would love to have a copy of premiere pro.

I'm surprised the differentials held up in such a large vehicle, I would think that the single bevel gears would fail under high torque, as I had several of the older 12z gray gears single bevel gears break teeth under strain. Also why does it say on your website that it has the same information as the peacemaker on the information at the top of the article for this?

I like the filming technique used. Blender is really useful for animation and modeling, but the video editor is limited.

OSX isn't that bad, I have been able to do most edits for my videos with it, though it's limited, I wish it had more options for color correction. I guess I could always get premiere pro, or Final Cut pro, if I feel like spending $300.

Here's some fun photography the outdoor photos have little edits done to them such as adjusting hue and white balance. Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Here's a example between the rough photo and a final edited photo. I basically removed the entire space around the model with the paths tool, and added a new layer with shadows below the model. I took the photo in RAW format, but for some reason it was only around half of the size of the JPG photos that the camera normally takes. It said on the readout for the camera that RAW is 4272x2848 and ended up being half the size when imported into GIMP... I guess I will stick to JPG next time, I don't really see all of the advantages of RAW data, besides color correction. Oh well it turned out fine though. Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr After editing ( edited in GIMP) Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

The suspension for the real AMX 13 is torsion bars, the design I used seems to work well for having many swing arm next to each other without having issues with them getting caught on themselves when placed next to each other. This design offsets the swing arms at a angle, rather than at 90° with most lego axles. Though there are solutions to have the offset with torsion bars, but they aren't as compact, my M4 Sherman Crab and Hetzer are a examples of the usage of offsets with wedge belt wheels.

one per two road wheels. Lego GW Tiger 1/15 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

Here's some of it's internals Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr I present my latest model, the French AMX 13 75. This is a rather unusual tank because of the turret design. The turret is called a oscillating turret, as the entire gun/turret elevates as a whole. This allows for mounting of a larger caliber gun in a smaller turret. The AMX 13 also features a autoloader system that loads a round from a revolving magazine. I had attempted to replicate the autoloader in the vehicle, but there wasn't enough space to mount in the turret. The entire model's hull is filled with power functions elements, and suspension components I had several cases where the wires were packed in next to gears.... that ended somewhat badly. A few minor scuffs and one case of a wire being exposed, but they still work fine. The suspension is similar to my GW tiger's, as it uses Lego springs instead of torsion bars, the width of the inner hull is mostly 10 studs, and 8 studs wide by the suspension though most of the model is 10 studs wide. This created challenges for mounting components, I had to mount the drive motors at a angle, and the mechanisms for the turret had to be very compact. The gun elevation is controlled by a small linear actuator at the turntable, and the entire turret is a mess of different technic connections to allow for SNOT work on the outside. I am pleased with how well this model turned out for being built in under 3 days during a small break from college. One thing I wish I could have changed would be if there was a slightly larger road wheels (around 4.5 studs in diameter). Enjoy, Tommy Styrvoky Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego AMX 13 75 (RC) by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

Looks like it would be useful for trial truck challenge, though it has a couple extra XL motors. Great job modeling it at a large scale.

It has been awhile since I have been at home, and I had a break over the past 4 days. I got around to disassembling the M4 Sherman crab, and building another MOC. Here's the transmission from it. Lego M4 Sherman Crab transmission by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego M4 Sherman Crab transmission by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego M4 Sherman Crab transmission by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr

Great job, it's about time someone built a RC War Rig, a version with Unimog wheels would be impressive... plenty of XL motors as power... Um I mean... 2000 horsepower of nitro-injected War Rig

This one ? http://www.eurobrick...69#entry2202511