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  1. Chade
    That is one beautiful looking porsche! It has a scary number of new panels though
  2. Chade
    This looks really good (and big). Looking forward to the final product
  3. Chade
    Hi there! For my next MOC I wanted to do something different. I chose a RC Air Propelled Boat as it has some interesting functionality with the big propeller and the flaps at the back. As I love building things that move around, the boat can drive and steer as well (on wheels). Steering while going forwards works like a car driving backwards. Thus steering while driving backwards is a bit unrealistic for a boat. Everything is scaled around the propeller, so I built the propeller setup first, then steering, drive & clutch, battery & lights then bodywork. I started off by using a lot of gears throughout the boat, however it was creating issues so I streamlined it as best I could using chains. I was also happy to finally add a clutch to one of my builds. Please note that this model doesn't float or is actually air powered. It would sink like a stone and destroy all PF components :) Features - 2x L motors at 1:1.67 - 1x Servo - functional propeller when driven - functional flaps when steered - functional door - clutch - battery access on side - working lights - 42Lx19Wx24H (in studs) - 1003g The design is fairly basic and there's no interesting connections throughout the build, but it ended up looking half decent. It's not based on anything specific, which made the design process easier. I would have preferred running the L motors at 1:3, but it was struggling a bit to move. The servo stopped working halfway through this build so I have no video to show yet. I need to wait for lego to send a replacement. Instructions will be up on Rebrickable eventually. EDIT: Video is now complete Hope you like it. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
  4. Chade
    Wow, this is very impressive! 4x4 and suspension in a 10 wide build? Amazing. I still haven't worked out how you did the steering (I can't access the file). Great Job
  5. Chade
    I just saw this today on the Australian lego shop website. $500! It's out of my price range The Acros is $360, so $140 difference...
  6. Chade
    Wow, this truck is really fast. Nice build and great job with the video!
  7. Chade
    Asking the tough questions!
  8. Chade
    The detail in this MOC is amazing! Love the chrome
  9. Chade
    Wow, that is one long bus! Beautiful Job
  10. Chade
    The video is up (first post). It's pretty silly...
  11. Chade
    These are really lovely MOC's. The design is spot on. It's great to see blue as a predominant colour as well.
  12. Chade
    WHAT A BEAST! Simply gorgeous with fantastic functions. I think this truck contains more parts than I own!
  13. Chade
    Thanks for all the comments everyone! I remember seeing this tubular truck a while ago, love the minimalistic design. I understand what you mean though, the suspension does appear too large for the model. It's a pity TLG doesn't make mini suspension arms. Thanks for these comments. I see so many supercars, trial trucks, construction equipment and other mechanically and aesthetically amazing creations on this forum so I assume that's what people want to see. I suppose I feel in regards to function and model choice, my MOCs can be a bit boring. I had to look up what a yugo was , it actually looks like a fun car to build. Your super crawler looks great, I only need a few 16 link parts to build it.
  14. Chade
    Thanks agrof!
  15. Chade
    Great job! I love these small builds. The photography is stunning too
  16. Chade
    This MOC is utterly massive, and beautifully done. That's one grumpy cat you've got there too
  17. Chade
    Thanks for the nice comments everyone! I'll post a video in a few days. You're right, it does look a bit like the FnF cars. I should have modded it up more Unfortunately not that special I think what you are referring to is the half stud comment, sorry I wasn't very clear with that. Building in half beams is an area I want to improve. Parts like the lights, bonnet and front wheel arches etc are done in half beams, and for me this made the build a lot harder. BTW, I love the small suspension setup you created for the TC9 comp. Suspension is something I want to get into a small build, but I'm not quite good enough yet.
  18. Chade
    In the Technic world of supercars and trial trucks, I hope this car isn't too simple and boring for you. This hatchback is scaled around a 2001 Renault Clio (2 door, 5 seats), which ended up more like a Modified Sports version. I found the blueprints for it and I just felt like building a 'normal' car. Nothing really special about it. Specs - 1x L motor at 1:1.67 - 1x Servo - functional hood - functional doors - functional boot (battery access) - working steering wheel - working front lights - 36Lx15Wx13H (chassis, in studs) - 808g This model was an experiment with half studs and building at angles. RC components are very simply integrated, though putting a working steering wheel and lights together in such a small space was an interesting challenge. Hope you like it. Any feedback (positive and negative) is appreciated. Thanks. More images at Bricksafe
  19. Chade
    This model is fantastic. I really love the detail and the curved back looks great! I'd like to see the suspension too.
  20. Chade
    Thanks nerdsforprez. That's a good point about the smaller wheels, there's defintely more choice with smaller size differences. Thanks for the comments MacKaiwer, I appreciate it. The cat in the video was purely an accident, the cat walked into the shot and started playing with it!
  21. Chade
    Utterly gorgeous The curves and lines of this model are just amazing!
  22. Chade
    Thank you Lipko and Blakbird for the instructions! I'm having trouble using the lxf file. Now I can grab the parts for this great model.
  23. Chade
    Wow, this car looks fantastic and functions really well. Great job.
  24. Chade
    Quite possibly. I experimented with the back of the truck opening correctly, but it was the wrong colour and I didn't like the look. I wanted a simplistic back which matched the sides of the truck. This decision was form over function :) Thanks for the nice comments agrof! I'm happy I've inspired someone. There's so many builders on this site that's inspired my builds. Hopefully we'll see some small MOC's of yours in the near future . Oh, if anyone's interested, I've worked out I can change the steering mechanism from this part to these parts. However, it's changes the horizontal alignment by 1/2 stud so I can't easily put it into this model.
  25. Chade
    I saw the video of this a few days ago and I think you've done a really good job. A nice mix of looks and functionality. The colours work well together too.
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