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Very nice playability! Nice build. Lots of thought gone into this I hope our mad max worlds are antipodal to each other, otherwise I hope you can take some fish for trade of sparing my fishing warrior

thanks for comments people I'm a bit worried it does not look Mad enough for the competition, but I could still see it in that world for sure. And I'm glad I finished, with it working properly this time! and I had more fun with TC this time.

15. The Fishing Warrior built for the progressive side of a post apocalyptic world where peoples can trade and live in harmony rather than battling pillaging and annihilating each other. small single piston engine for efficiency as fuel is in short supply. pedal power for when fuel runs out, switched from the lever near rider seat. the winch can pull the fishing net in, or go out in the raft to catch deeper larger fish. features include suspension steering single piston engine pedal power rear tray with opening gate winch - driven from pedal power or engine fish drying nets that fold out storage box fishing rods roof that comes off and used as a raft with seat and buoyancy floats, fishing rod holders, oar holders and lights. oars swiveling lights

The Fishing Warrior is finished. the roof was supposed to be all Tan colour but the bits never arrived in time. I had to take photos/video this weekend. Supercharger had to go. it was too clumsy looking and the bands I had were too tight and it bent a little under the load...even though it worked. anyway I think there is plenty of functions to play with with this. Video almost finished.

I like the gap! I think there should be more, but this does look better than the previous imo. But that is my opinion and as soon as you ask for opinions you get too many of them confusing your own ideals

your builds never disappoint. so much to this and functions and playability

Twin scroll supercharger on single cylinder completed. supercharger has on/off switch like any mad max supercharger should works great in forward but a bit iffy for reverse for unknown reason.

What’s with the real spooky ghost child in the background at about 42 seconds in the vid. Seriously what am I seeing there?

I realise the space shuttle is a long smooth shape and looks are subjective but for me a whole bunch of the same shape panels lined up cheapens the look. Your other builds are inspirational but this, so far of course, is a bit dull in outside looks. @howitzer above said fill the tail in but I suggest unfill some body work? Technic should be on display...somehow. Easy to criticise of course flex axle cargo bay? Or Take some panels out of the side of the shuttle for balance. The tail and wings have suggestive shapes but maybe the body needs that also?

There is a lot going on in this build, but not just cosmetically, functionally as well!

I have finally started the real build after a few small parts delivered. Here is the finished switching clutches. Operated by the steering links. A bit hard to see but I’ll put all detail of the operations in the final vid. The tan axle on the right switches the winch for the fishing nets etc. which is also chain driven. As said the upper switch operates either pedal or engine power. the Ute tray sits right on top of this so I couldn’t use conventional switch mechanisms. But that’s the fun of technic. Also We have a couple of fishing rods to go with the nets. Hopefully a couple other fishing equipment things too if I have time. These rods have a reel ‘lock’ using the small rubber axle thingy and are about 40-45 stud length I think.

I did also wonder if my Fishing Warrior would be Madmax enough for an entry as its not set up to be a murdering marauder. But also in Madmax world someone has to be civil and catch some food to eat I think a post apocalyptic world has quite a large varied scope even though madmax is in the title theme. And maybe what we call zombies are really just very hungry people that would eat anything…and really just need some fresh fish

yes, that warm ice makes me feel like I'm breaking a sweat already :) but anyway that is one epic looking capable vehicle

I get it now! also the top suspension arms are missing from the picture that attach to the top of the dogbone? it makes sense now, just about all the suspension components are outside the chassis

this is looking like an awesome mad taxi. Is there rear suspension? its a bit hard to tell how that spring will operate?

update time as I think I have a good direction with this and some functions are operating well. its still a preliminary build so far, as there are a few better coloured bits coming in the post and things to tidy up. I'll try taking better photos when its finished. i tried to get a 70's madmax feel to the photos functions should be -steering -front suspension -human pedal power (chain drive) -single engine power (less fuel usage) with chain drive. -Twin scroll goodness supercharger (with on/off ) elastic band driven. -adjustable seat height -winch -fishing net -extending fish drying nets other features are Ute type tray, sun shade and hopefully some other things to help a beach fishing mission. there is only a limited amount of space under the back tray so i had to be inventive in the switching between pedal power and engine power. the lever to switch is located close to the rider seat so it can be switch when riding along. Supposedly to jump start the engine instead of starter motor. underside shot shows a lot of cogs lined up because i could only put them on one level for compactness. also I didn't realise I would need a diff until I tried pushing this along and it just wouldn't steer!

great build! I will try building a similar loco for my kids now I think there is a great mix here for AFOL with kids, to come and play together should be some crossover sets like this.

Some inherent concerns with water and motors but interesting to have a ‘hydraulic’ setup on LEGO pneumatics. Looks like it works really nice.

I have to agree that this thing looks very realistic with those arm movements. It’s very good and a bit spooky in a way knowing that LEGO can look so human.

ok disregard the stupid question. I didn't realise that there was a part that would do what I wanted legitimately.

hey @Jim, is bending of 3mm rigid hose permitted? as in, bending it in hot water so it keeps its bent shape. thanks.

I’ve changed direction a little as I’m getting hungry and need to scavenge and hunt, so a smaller more manageable build. I found a motocross front end and a tricycle rear so I’m mating them together with a flat bed tray to carry scavenged food and fresh caught fish to eat and trade. there will be a single piston engine and peddle power to each power all functions. we will see how this one goes...

this sure does look good! maybe a benchmark in the detailing as well...thanks for the tips although I wont get anywhere near that detailing with my current bits.

Yes your right well spotted, at the moment there is of course some flex in the front swing arm at the suspension end. I think I can iron most of that out and just by bringing the spring outward 2 studs helps the verticals flex a lot. The swing arm itself is surprisingly rigid as it sits. I will need to keep the whole thing quite light. I hope it all works in the end as flashbacks of my TC16 are all to vivid

original post: quite a challenge for me but I think I have a trike with steering, leaning-steering and suspension also. Not so much built at the moment due to time with the real bits. when you lean the bike the wheels lean also. When you turn the handle bars the wheels turn in a more conventional fashion I may need a few brown stickers to finish it off as bright Lego colours in the Madmax world? first run trial build and a LDD scetch of where it may be heading. no doubt will be manual no PF the center of the chassis where the 90 degree double pin things are sticking up remain stable and do not lean, uh, hopefully anyway... there will be a shopping basket attached to those same pins for granny's shopping of fresh Roo road kill meat