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  1. Didumos69
    You're welcome. Good luck with your next moc and congrats with your first anniversary here at eurobricks!
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    I actually prefer the separation as it better resembles how the platform stands on itself. But if you have other reasons to still merge the topics, I can live with that.
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    Okay, thanks, I can perfectly live with that! To better align this topic with the associated AWD platform-topic, maybe you could change the title of that topic into Steppenwolf Platform? I specifically prefer the use of the term platform over the term chassis, because platform better reflects the idea of a kind of 'open source'-platform that anyone could use as a starting point for a custom build. That's a nice suggestion! I will certainly give that a chance!
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but while examining your LDD-file I noticed that the max steering angle is only 15 degrees. Also the pivot point offset that you are using actually results in the opposite of Ackermann steering. It would be more realistic when the steering arms were placed behind the wheel axles or when the pivot point offset would be the opposite of what you are using now. In saying that, I do not wish to take anything away from the pleasure anyone could have from this 4x4. And it looks great too! Kind regards, Diederik
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    Sadly enough (16 x 'Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°') and (2 x 'Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #4 - 135°') cannot be obtained within the EU via Bricklink. I'm affraid I will have to stick to black and red for now., Or is there an alternative way to obtain these yellow parts relatively easily?
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    Good to know that you're trying to build this vehicle! When you finish your build, please let me know about the result. Of course the changes to the LDD-files go a little bit further than the images showing the extra half bush on the CV joints. Please examine the new LDD-files. These also incorporate changes to the two axles with small bevel gears placed between the engine and the gearbox (one at the front of the gearbox and one at the back). These axles are now supported by 2 double cross blocks instead of one (see images). Alltogether it took me 4 hours to make my build follow the design again ;-(. Good luck!
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    Over the last few weeks I experienced the following issue: When too much torque is applied to front and/or rear differential, the attached CV joints may be pulled out of the differential. As far as I understand the shaft of the joint is designed to allow the inserted axle to slide in and out slightly while rotating. Both front and rear module rely on this property. However, when too much torque is applied, the inserted axle clasps itself to the shaft and may pull the joint out of the differential. I solved this issue with an extra half bush on the cardan cusp axle and a modified differential casing (see images). I updated the LDD-files, which may be found here: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Didumos/steppenwolf/building-directions
  8. Didumos69
    Impressive work! To post a video use exactly the format below and only replace the video id (in this case ORFjotIkhTY): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORFjotIkhTY[/media]
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    Very nice work! I very much like all these manual features.
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    I found out that using half bushes on the inside of the wheel makes an even better surface and reduces the chances on stuttering even further (I haven't experienced any stuttering sofar). The edges of the half bushes are slightly more smooth than the edges of the 2L thin liftarms that I used before. To anchor the setup I placed the three 2L liftarms on the outiside of the wheel. To finish the whole thing there are 2 options: Option 1 - For the ones living on the edge: Before sliding the rim onto the 5.5L axle, place a half bush right between the 3 short liftarms. You can't just push it into place; use an auxiliary axle to align the half bush with the rim and make sure the last part you put in place is one of the 6 3L axles. That should do the trick. This makes a tight finish (2nd image below). Option 2 - For the LEGO purists: After sliding the rim onto the 5.5L axle, place a half bush on the axle to lock up the 3 short lift arms. This makes a legal finish (3rd image below).
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    All 3 is indeed what it will be. I isolated the colored components and will build these in black, red and yellow.
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    Oops, wrong forum, haha. I did try to put a bit of character to this vehicle, but I'm affraid the personification doesn't go any further;-)
  13. Didumos69
    You're welcome! For now I only have building directions available for the chassis in terms of LDD-files, see: http://bricksafe.com/pages/Didumos/steppenwolf/building-directions When all is finished, including bodywork, and there is enough interest, I might put in the effort of creating real building instructions.
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    I isolated these 5 components that can be (re)placed relatively easily. I plan to build each component in red, yellow and black. Thanks again!
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    I'm not too familiar with this Halo-thing, but it's nice that you see some resemblance. This Civilian Warthog that you refer to in turn reminds me of a model that has been an inspiration for this MOC, at least from the suspension perspective. If I ever find the time to create this kind of bodywork...
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    That's a nice suggestion and it's exactly what I'm going to do! I was already thinking to buy the parts in red, black and yellow. In the worst case I have some parts left, but my collection could use some extra colored parts. That will make my son happy too. I also decided to leave the stripes on the seats blue. Blue combines fairly well with the other colors. In fact the entire bodywork has already been designed to be placed and removed without too much hassle. But I will check if I can improve on that and maybe separate the colored components from the bluish gray ones. Thanks you all for thinking with me!
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    Although 9398 ha a nice color scheme, I think a single color will better fit this minimalistic design. Orange would be nice though, but unfortunatly several parts are not available in orange.
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    Thanks for all the responses! The body doesn't contain that many parts, so I might just end up buying two sets of colored parts. Leaves me with the same problem though; need to drop one color. I like the suggestion of making the blue seat stripes yellow for the red version, so they match the shock absorbers. Will try to render that. Might also work on the black version. Edit: Added renditions.
  19. Didumos69
    i suppose it means 'dark bluish gray'
  20. Didumos69
    It would be an option, most parts are available in yellow. It's a bit 'in your face' though, but maybe I need some time to get used to it. Edit: This way it would be the true resurrection of my first MOC ever, from about 30 years ago. I wish I still had some pictures of it...
  21. Didumos69
    UPDATE: Thanks to an amazing effort by Thorsten Spelz full-blown building instructions are now available on Rebrickable! UPDATE: I regard my Steppenwolf build as finished. Here's a short video of the final result: EDIT: Jump to reply #37 for real-life images... Request for opinion: For my Steppenwolf-project I'm about to order the parts that I need for the bodywork. However, I'm still in doubt about the color. So I thought maybe you can help me decide. My options are red and black. I know white is trending as Blakbird rightly noted, but this is not a supercar and some of the parts I need are simply not available in white. I started of with favouring red, but black is gradually gaining terrain. What would you favour?
  22. Didumos69
    Also part of the white revolution: Nathanaël Kuipers' Predator. Might also look good on a table with white cars.
  23. Didumos69
    Thanks! I've been searching to put a bit of character to it.
  24. Didumos69
    I got clearance from both mister Paul Boratko and mister Nathanaël Kuipers for making available LDD-files of the center module and the car seats module. The 5+R gearbox incorporated in the center module is based on Paul's AWD transmission and the car seats are based on the car seats in Nathanaël's Concept 4x4. Building directions for the complete platform may now be found here: http://bricksafe.com...ding-directions Thanks again, Paul and Nathanaël! That's an interesting gearbox. If you plan to motorize this platform, please read these directions first: http://bricksafe.com...ding-directions Thanks! If you build this, please let me know about the result.
  25. Didumos69
    This could be a source of inspiration: http://www.sheepo.es/2012/01/astra-8x8-mini-truck-trial.html
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