VKTechnic

Great work as always! I'm always amazed at how polished your models are, very well packaged and functional! :)

Sure, I'll include that in my next update :)

@Andy D There is already a topic for discussing 2017 sets, pinned at the top of the forum. You might want to post future things like this there.

Hood scoop will definitely be added soon :)

Sure is :)

Here's a teaser of the front end, this one should spoil it all! Front end by VKTechnic, on Flickr Let's see how long before someone guesses the model (and the meaning of LSU).

@Sariel has a great writeup on this: http://sariel.pl/2011/07/photo-processing-tutorial/ Hope I'm not too late to jump into this thread myself! Dug up a few of my favorites from my Flickr, first of which is my current wallpaper: Photoshoot Teaser by VKTechnic, on Flickr Action shots are always fun: LiMad by VKTechnic, on Flickr Jeep Lower Forty by VKTechnic, on Flickr Final_03 by VKTechnic, on Flickr Echoing everyone else, outdoor shots are definitely where it's at! Teaser by VKTechnic, on Flickr

Quick update with a teaser of some LDD progress! Virtual Progress by VKTechnic, on Flickr I've built most of the model with physical bricks, slowly realizing how few transparent pieces I have...

Love it, quite a cute truck! :)

Welcome back from your dark ages! Great model, would be nice to see a video of it in action! :)

I think the engine position isn't a huge deal especially if you go with the approach of PF being an add-on. Granted, it's still not in a technically accurate position (or the right kind of engine), but it won't be blocked off in the non-motorized version.

That's a very interesting solution, but unfortunately, the CV joints here aren't just moving up and down, they're angled forward a bit too. I also don't have to much flexibility for mounting something like that here :/

UPDATE: Changed the title of the thread, since people have already guessed the model! Hey guys! Feels good to be back with a WIP. This is one that I've been developing mostly digitally, since the Koenigsegg is still assembled, and I spend most of my days at uni. Anyways, if you follow me on Flickr or Facebook, you've already seen some LDD screenshots and perhaps this photo of the front suspension: Prototype Front Suspension by VKTechnic, on Flickr As you can see, the front axle has McPherson strut suspension with drive and Ackermann steering! Took a lot of tinkering to get the wheel hubs just right without modifying anything, but I'm happy with the result. Moving on to the rest of the chassis, I've decided to try a few new things. Inspired by the LPEPower E30, I've made the B-pillars and roll-cage structurally sound, so I can roll the model (and pick it up by the roof) without worrying about anything coming off: Virtual WIP by VKTechnic, on Flickr Over the past few days, I've been working hard on building a physical chassis, and similar to the Koenigsegg's WIP, I'm using odd-colored pieces to fill in the pieces I'll need to order in white: Mystery WIP! by VKTechnic, on Flickr At this point, the chassis is driveable, and the majority of the functions are, well, functional. The rear suspension is another new one for me: proper trailing arms! I've mounted two XL motors in the very rear of the chassis along with the batteries and receivers. There's also a manually locking central diff, and a fake engine that I've removed for the photo (it'd spoil too much ). Front end is in the works, but I may have to do the rear end first to minimize spoilers

I've already got the LDD made, minus the flex axles and a few other pieces that just barely don't fit. I can still send it over if you'd like

There is a switch on the driver's side where I can hook up a pump to pressurize the cylinder.

This is an amazing idea, and you're onto something with all those functions. I look forward to seeing more! :)

That's some gnarly bending going on there

"Surprise, I'm back!" It's been quite a while since I've posted on Eurobricks, and I just couldn't call my Koenigsegg project officially finished until I made a post on here. What better way to do that than to take you along for the whole journey of the build! The Journey This project started well over a year ago - October 2015, to be exact. The Arocs' long pneumatic cylinder was a perfect fit for an accurate Triplex suspension, and that's exactly where I started. Version 1 by VKTechnic, on Flickr The first prototype had several problems, notably the 4L differential's odd geometry and the stubby wheel axles. Along with the revision of the rear axle came the first front axle prototype, which despite being very slim had problems with the suspension travel. Version 2 + Front Axle by VKTechnic, on Flickr The next logical step was to build a mock chassis and hook up some motors to test the speed. The logical step, however, turned out to be a roadblock, as I realized the front suspension was two studs too wide. Back to the drawing board... by VKTechnic, on Flickr After this roadblock came a long 11 month hiatus, during which work, school, and participation on a Formula SAE racing team kept me busy. During that time, my Facebook page surpassed 1000 likes, and BrickCon 2016 was steadily approaching. The imminent threat of a MOC-less convention spurred me to start livestreaming builds again, and with that, we saw significant progress on the chassis: Shady's Back by VKTechnic, on Flickr At this point, the front suspension was rebuilt to use the torsion of axles in place of shock absorbers, mainly to keep the assembly compact and simple. A functional door assembly and the start of the active rear wing mechanism was also taking shape, and an order of electronics from TLG finished off the engine bay. Quick update by VKTechnic, on Flickr The next livestream marked a key feature off my checklist: a remote controlled, active, top-mounted rear wing. Not only that, but the rear engine cover could also be opened to reveal the technology below. Taking Shape by VKTechnic, on Flickr At this point, I began running out of white pieces, but progress went on with any colored piece I could find. Capturing the iconic front end required a lot of creative building techniques and some compromise, but by the end of the next livestream, I saw the finish line in sight. A Unicorn Pooped on my Car! by VKTechnic, on Flickr Only one livestream came after that, in which I completed the rainbow car. Five Bricklink orders and two small LEGO sets later, and the model was displayed in all its glory at BrickCon 2016. Despite an amazing crowd response, the Koenigsegg took home no awards. Nonetheless, the final model was a massive success, and it surpasses my Mustang as my best model I've built. The Final Model Koenigsegg One:1 Photoshoot by VKTechnic, on Flickr Let's get the specs out of the way first. Full suspension, with Triplex SLA rear suspension, rear Z-shaped sway bar, and front torsion bar SLA suspension Remote controlled drive and steering, with 2XL motors for drive geared 1.191:1 and steering powered by a servo motor with a working steering wheel and Ackermann geometry Remote controlled top-mounted active rear wing powered by 1 M-Motor Opening engine bay and working synchrono-dihedral doors Adjustable seat angle (just for fun) As the specs list shows, this is my most technical model by far, and seeing all of those features working on the final product is extremely satisfying. A few drives around the convention floor at BrickCon showed very minor problems with the car, most notably the tendency of LEGO's CV joint axles to slip out of the differential. Aside from that, the suspension was very responsive and balanced, steering radius was adequate, the rear wing worked, and overall the model was very solid. Koenigsegg One:1 Photoshoot by VKTechnic, on Flickr As always, a few things could be improved. Quite a few bits of the model were "floating", i.e. not fully secured. The taillights are a prime example of this, since the only piece holding them in place was the stud end of a 3L axle with stud. This meant that the taillights were not only prone to falling off if handled poorly, but they had to be occasionally adjusted to be symmetrical. Aside from that, the roof line was slightly too flat, and the studded wing bugs me ever so slightly. Despite all this, I'm very, very happy with the final product, and to this day it sits assembled right by my build area. Koenigsegg One:1 Photoshoot by VKTechnic, on Flickr Media Coverage Despite the Koenigsegg not taking an award at BrickCon, it managed to get a large amount of media attention. I do need to begin by personally thanking Ben Dominguez Studios, a good friend and local photographer, for the professional photos of the finished model you see in this post. I myself couldn't have achieved the same level of professionalism and quality that he did, and the final result speaks for itself. The next piece of media happened at BrickCon itself: an interview with Beyond the Brick. Having this interview released to the public was my excuse for not making my own video covering the Koenigsegg's functions, since it was a very well done video! This video was later noticed by Koenigsegg's own social media team, and seeing them share the video absolutely made my night. That social media post resulted in a request for the purchase of a copy of said model, which necessitated the creation of an LDD model. Should this commission fall through, I will most likely release the LDD file for public download! While the Koenigsegg video was shared around, the model made its way to a blog I had never been able to reach before: The Brother's Brick. Seeing my model among the cream of the crop of LEGO creations of all themes just leaves me speechless, just wow. Conclusion Koenigsegg One:1 Photoshoot by VKTechnic, on Flickr This model easily takes the title of my best model to date, and I could not be happier with the result. Each bit of media attention has brought a massive smile to my face, and I think I can confidently say that my inspiration to build has been rekindled. I hope you all enjoy the model, and I look forward to your thoughts and feedback!

There are more pictures, and they'll be available once I'm finished with the video!

LPEpower did one, but also not driven:

Sometimes it's nice having friends in the photography industry I'm still working on making a video for the car, and then I can consider the project done!

You made the video, nice!

The final reveal!

Livestreaming again!

Lots of progress was made in today's stream! The front, doors, and roof are all done, and some minor tweaks were done to the rear of the car as well. Definitely a lot of funny colors on the model now, and my wallet is already upset at all the Bricklink orders I'll be making on Monday. P.S. There's a good chance I'll be livestreaming some more tomorrow at around 13:00 Pacific Time. Keep an eye on the VKTechnic YouTube page