2GodBDGlory

You are developing lots of theoretical and practical knowledge about autos! I hope it allows you to make some refined practical designs. (I gave up on smooth, multi-speed mechanical autos in favor of electronically controlled ones, using PU)

I say it is worth it to set up a Bricklink store. I did a few years back when I was selling off my SW to fund my Technic. It isn't actually all that hard.

BMW M2 This is a high-powered, drift oriented version of BMW's smallest sports sedan. About this creation This model was built to try to improve on my small Focus RS in performance, as well as add some drifting ability. Aesthetics: The body looked decent, I guess, but it was too heavy, keeping this from quite keeping pace with the aforementioned Focus. Drive: This model had the same drivetrain as that Focus, with 2 L motors at a 1:5 ratio. It made it quite fast! Steering: This used a Servo motor, but it had huge castor angle to allow serious drifts. It didn't use a rack, because of this huge angle. Overall, drifting was great, as was speed and acceleration. I just think lower weight would really help. Maybe next time... This is one video you might not want to miss-- it is at: IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/bmw-m2 Alfa Romeo 4C Spyder This is a model of Alfa Romeo's mid-engine roadster. It has an experimental (for me) "gappy" bodywork. [EDIT: This is one of my rare 1:10 cars!] Aesthetics: This car had a panel and flex-axle built bodywork. There were LED headlights, an opening hood, and an opening engine cover. The roof could also be removed, folded, and stored in the back, just like in the real one. Suspension: There was a front double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear MacPherson strut suspension. Doors: The doors are opened by a PF Medium motor with a direction sensitive gearbox that makes it endlessly cycle between open and closed for the right when spinning one way, and for the left, the other way. Steering: There is M-motor powered steering with a working steering wheel. Drive: There is RWD with two L motors. There is an inline 4 piston engine driven by a separate M-motor, as well as a limited slip rear differential. It drove nicely. Gearbox: There is a four speed sequential Servo Controlled gearbox. It is in a rear transaxle, which is more realistic for this car.It shifts nicely, and it only takes one touch of the lever to shift up exactly one gear! Overall, I didn't like the bodywork the most, but it was fun that it drove so well, and the gearbox was very satisfying. IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/alfa-romeo-4c-spyder Lego Cross Necklace [EDIT: This isn't really a Technic MOC, but it does use one Technic beam. I thought I would put it on this forum since nobody on other ones will have any idea who I am, but if anyone thinks I should move it, I can] Here is my first non-Technic model, a simple way to show off your Christian faith and Lego interest! About this creation This necklace is made simply of four Lego chains, a white bar, a 3L Technic beam, and three white 1x1 round bricks. You should be able to determine how to make it from the images. (I also use a bit of sticky tack to keep the pendant from falling out while playing sports) I will testify that this necklace is not just an interesting idea; it is actually practical. I have worn it for months and can testify that it is comfortable and unobtrusive. EDIT: Mine kept breaking apart and getting lost, so eventually I drilled a hole through the top of the cross and put on a non-Lego chain. This makes it more comfortable, durable, and easy to take off, but makes it no longer 100% Lego. Take your pick. IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/cross-necklace

Cool! Those tires fit well!

Neat! Cool to see the linear actuator being used in such an unusual way! I don't suppose it is possible to make the steering column any shorter?

They say that the reason that so many new cars look similar is that they are designed with much more knowledge of aerodynamics than older cars were. Once designers figure out which basic shape is the best for packaging, space, and aerodynamics, they seem to like to stick to it, even if it means their vehicle will look a lot like the competition's.

Ok, thanks

I built a classic GTI, but it seems that I haven't got around to posting it anywhere. It was built to tiny scale, with buggy motor drive!

Does anyone know if instructions were ever released for this MOC? I can't find them on Rebrickable, even though the rest of Madoca's stuff is on there.

Looks great! Good mixture of Technic chassis and Model Team body. I do agree with XenoRad, though, that the tires look a little small for the lift size. Still, though, I think this is the first MOC I've seen with these tires, and it is interesting to see them used.

I didn't mean to say that the model was of the military version, I simply meant that it, like the Osprey, is a model of a vehicle, in civil trim, that is also used as a military vehicle. Though, on second thought, I see what you (I_Igor and Kaanere) mean; that the Wrangler's military variants are almost entirely overshadowed by their civil ones, while the Osprey would tend to be mostly military.

I'm just curious about what kind of powerful, front-drive car you are planning on making! There aren't a whole lot of real-life cars with that combination, since FWD is generally worse for performance. It sounds interesting!

The Jeep Wrangler honestly seems to be about as military-related as the Osprey was. Although the Jeep is best known for military uses in WWII, there have been military versions of both the TJ and JK generation Wranglers. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler_(TJ) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler_(JK) Look towards bottom of each article). Don't tell Lego, though!

I suppose they could use those, but my guess is that it not durable enough for an official set--those flex axles can pop out at the ends relatively easily. Also, it wouldn't be as realistic, since all Wranglers since 1997 have had coil springs all around. Either way, though, would make a cool set! This is probably my favorite 2021 set we have seen yet!

In situations where width is not a problem, one could try to keep grime out by covering the hub with a part 2695

Yes, I doubt that there will be an engine or any sort of drivetrain. While this would be great, and is certainly possible in a fan model, I would expect the suspension to be prioritized in this model, being an off-roader and all. Both drive and suspension would be best, but if it comes down to one or the other, I would prefer the suspension. After all, there really isn't much technical complexity in an undriven piston engine, but it is at least moderately challenging to get dual live axles in a vehicle this size.

Bigger Ford Focus RS This is a small, performance-oriented car, but with some minor complexity. About this creation This is a fast, small model of Ford's hot hatch. Aesthetics: It looked awful. There are LED headlights. Drive: It is driven by two L-motors geared 1:3. One motor controls the right rear wheel, and the other, the left rear wheel and the front two when AWD is engaged. This is done by sliding a wedge belt wheel on an axle to connect the front wheels. Steering: There is simple servo steering. Drift Mode: By switching to RWD and releasing the power from the inside rear wheel right after I started steering, I could get a bit of drift. This is to mirror the Drift Mode on the real car. There is a YouTube video at: IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/big-ford-focus-rs Smaller Ford Focus RS Here is an absolutely tiny car, with great performance! About this creation This car was made as a challenge to make a car using these tiny wheels. I also built the whole thing easily in under 24 hours! It has RWD using two L-motors at a 1:5 ratio, steering with a Servo motor, a battery jammed on top, and a couple weighted bricks at the back to keep the rear from hopping up when accelerating. The body was simple, light, and looks decent. I was very happy to be (barely) able to make it in its characteristic blue. This thing was a blast to drive, and even drifted better than my bigger Focus, despite the latter's specialized drift mode! I have a YouTube video at: [EDIT] I was so pleased with this model's performance that I built about three other models at similar scales with similar drivetrains. In my opinion, light weight, medium power is often more fun than high weight, high power. IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/small-ford-focus-rs Land Rover Defender Aesthetics: They ain't great, but I think a perfect, beautiful body wouldn't be in keeping with the Defender's rugged spirit, anyway! Drive:There is one XL motor on each axle, that first does a 36:12 (3:1) ratio, then another 3:1 in the portal axles, for a total of 9:1 Steering: There is an L-motor geared 9:1 on the front axle steering it. Suspension: There is a long-travel live axle in both the front and the rear, suspended with rubber bands to make it lower friction. It was very soft, leading to rollovers aplenty! The model was good Off-Road and fun to drive. I have a video of it at: IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/land-rover-defender 1:8 Porsche 918 Spyder This car is intended to improve again on my previous best 1:8 supercar, my Ford GT. It has eight RC functions, plus a few manual ones. About this creatio Aesthetics: I think this car looks better than most of mine, but I am still not a master at bodyworks. There are LED headlights, which can be switched on and off using a discreet switch in the central console. Opening Stuff: The hood opens with a discreet lever in the cabin, and uses two hard shocks to allow it to pop up nicely. There is also a little front trunk, with a helmet, a spare shirt, and a toothbrush! The doors have locks. The rear engine cover can open as well. Interior: The vehicle has my most complete interior ever, with black on the floor, front, back, and doors of the car. The steering wheel works. The parking brake works, there is a speed indicator, and the seats are adjustable. There is another discreet switch, this time at the bottom of the wall behind the passenger seat, which turns the car on and off. Suspension: There is fully independent suspension using torsion bars, rubber bands, and optional hard shocks (More on them later). All that spring power is needed because of this car’s immense weight! The suspension has Camber angle, Castor angle, and Kingpin inclination on all wheels. Steering: A Servo motor steers, with Ackermann geometry, and a working steering wheel. Rear Wheel Steering: A separate M-motor slides a unique coupling at the rear of the car to allow the rear wheels to hook up to the front steering. It is geared down to keep the rear wheels from turning as much, as in real life (Mine is barely noticeable, but the real ones only steer 3 degrees, so it is fine) The coupling uses Bohrok eyes and some beams to allow the rear wheels to hook up regardless of the position of the front wheels. Drive: Two XL motors drive all four wheels (AWD with a central differential), and a micro V8 piston engine, which is way too small and too far back. The gearbox was an immovable barrier to the engine. On a happier note, the car could actually drive in all gears without skipping! (There was an occasional skip, especially in seventh, but it was quite good. Also, it was unhappy driving forward in seventh, though reversing was better.) Brakes: An M-motor controls the disc brakes and a working brake pedal. The brakes were too weak—they are something I should improve on my next models. Gearbox: This car has another 7+R dual clutch sequential gearbox with speed indicators. It is mostly just a somewhat improved version of the one in my Ford GT, so for more info, check that car out. It has two 4/3+R gearboxes, plus clutches to choose which one is being used (I kept the unrealistic but efficient quad-clutch setup, where I disengage both the input and output of the idling gearbox). It is driven by an XL motor, which had a little simple stepper thing with only two sides to help it snap into real gears. There were also conventional steppers to control the two sides. Suspension Adjustability: An L motor for each axle drove a worm gear or two to lower a hard shock per wheel onto the suspension to offer some extra stiffness, which the real car can do. Spoiler raising: An M-motor uses a couple small Linear Actuators to raise the rear spoiler. Spoiler tilting: An L-motor tilts the spoiler, as you could probably learn from the heading. An axle slides through the gear on the top of the spoiler so it can be used in any upward spoiler position. Overall, I am very pleased with this car. It had piles of functions, a nice interior, looked good, and just as important but easier to ignore, all the functions worked well (Except for those brakes, but who needs strong brakes in a vehicle this slow?) There is a video at https://youtu.be/-tzC7DgNZlk IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/porsche-918-spyder Mini Technic/RC truck This is a small off-road truck with a body from a regular RC truck. [EDIT: Disclaimer: I am not suggesting that folks add hobby bodywork all the time. Why build Lego if you don't even want to try bodywork? I just did this once to see how it would work.] About this creation This model was inspired by my brother's new RC truck, and it's removable bodywork. Drive: Two L motors drive all four wheels at a 5/3ish ratio (Really, whatever 3:1 followed by 3:5 is) Steering: There is simple servo motor steering Suspension: There is full live axle suspension--long travel in the front, and shorter in the rear, just because the receiver was in the way. Overall, I think this model was less than exceptional. It wasn't as fast as I hoped, mostly, though I did like the idea, and putting 4WD on a vehicle this small was fun. There is a video of it at: https://youtu.be/rWdjqYxfrcY IMAGES AT: https://bricksafe.com/pages/2GodBDGlory/mini-technicrc-truck

Well, I say it is good news if there isn't enough room for independent front suspension! That way, if Lego is going to include suspension, they will have to include a realistic solid axle (either pendular, or, hopefully, live-axle)!

Is there really that much advantage in PU motors over PF ones? It seems like an awful lot of trouble to use the new motors, rather than a classic Buwizz+ PF approach.

I believe that he is talking about the third-party adapters that have been recently released. You can check out this video for details. (Summary: PU extension wires, PF to PU adapters, and PU to PF adapters. They work about as you would expect, but are fairly expensive)

Uh oh... This is the first I have heard of this issue. Is there a discussion about it somewhere?

I seriously respect this model. It takes on a commonly built car, at a commonly built scale, yet manages to create something totally unique! The emphasis on realism in the mechanics and the well-thought out bodywork really make it stand out. I am sure it would be fascinating to watch the live streams, but I simply can't justify the time. Great work!

When I first saw this model, I assumed it would be a pretty-looking racecar model, but instead it has seriously impressive functionality, as well as a good bodywork! There are also a lot of interior details that add to the model. Good work!

Hmm. I don't have a multimeter, but maybe I could borrow one.

That is very impressive! The size is unbelievable, and it looks like it must have been very tedious to build. The audacity of both your project and the historic one are commendable.