damian_kane_iv

I've been working on my FJ Cruiser chassis and spent some time improving the gearbox, transfer case and drive line. I think Ive finally cracked my transfer case problem with a design that includes a center differential, 4WD Hi, 4WD LO, 2WD, and a differential lock. It can be operated manually using 2 switches. While the FJ Cruiser does not have a central diff (unless it has a manual transmission), I wanted to add a central differential because I've heard it's beneficial to RC MOCS and it could be generalized to other 4WD models. I think this T-case is possible without the center diff, but it would need some tweaking for sure.. I also made some effort to make the shifting pattern resemble real FJ controls (I used my personal FJ Cruiser as a reference :) ). This is the top. Transfer case is in the yellow 11 x 7 frame and the 1st row of gears after the green flip-flop. 4-speed transmission is inbetween the black and grey 5 x 7 frames: Here is the underside. T-case includes the two gears touching the white 11 x 7: Here are the shifting positions: Neutral: 2WD: 4WD Hi: 4WD Lo: Diff locked 4WD Lo:

Very nicely done! This is a really clean Bronco model. One minor suggestion I would make would be to replace the black lightsaber bars in your headlights with clear ones

This moc should be updated and re-skinned to a new LC 250 or Lexus GX

SUVs like FJ 4Runner LandCruiser etc.

For sure, they also open up the possibility of attaching the struts to the lower wishbone as opposed to the upper as is customary in technic sets. I was specifically thinking of this for a 1:8 Toyota type vehicle: the new piece using the lower wishbone and maybe the standard control arm piece for the upper

those new steering control arms open a lot of possibilities for larger offroad models with simplified suspensions

not gonna lie, it would have been nice to see some of the the new P1 control arms in the IFS of this model, but I understand for the sake of scale why not.

I did laugh when I saw that the diff lock was operated on the underside, but I dont really mind

Not sure Im gonna buy this set. Im already running out of space in my house and another 1:8 set seems gluttonous at this point if I also get the Mercedes 4x4 too But the color and some panel work looks nice though

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I dont think there's any place for a flagship car/truck model that doesn't introduce a new color to technic. Theyre great opportunities to make a large range of elements in new colors and they make the overall mode that much more novel/exciting. My only gripe is that LEGO usually doesnt proceed to release more elements in that same color (Im looking at you olive green). Also, for what its worth, LEGO's functions have to make compromises to fit certain parameters (robustness, playability, piece count, price, etc). I usually dont base my decision of whether to purchase on mechanisms; I go to the MOC community for those.

Now that Ive seen pics of the new model, its definitely a buy for me

I have more pictures on my flickr, you can click on a picture to get there. My initial intention is to place one coil spring and one pneumatic cylinder per wheel, so suspension will be comprehensive

I'm giving a quick update on my 1:10 Toyota 4Runner MOC before I take it apart and rebuild it one last time. This project is close to wrapping up, but there are a few changes that need to be made beforehand. The exterior is pretty much 95-100% complete, but I may tweak things here and there. I know that I will eventually repaint the dark green panels to match the rest of the olive elements. Im currently in grad school and at a particularly busy stage, so work on this MOC has been slow the past 6 months. For now, I've recently added seats, filled some panel gaps, and added some exterior flair. I hope you like it. I plan to eventually generate instructions to post on Rebrickable, but I'd like to have one last rebuild to improve the layout of all the internal functions (transmission, transfer case, steering, engine, etc.). Front view: Topside: Side view: Rear view: Side doors open:

tbh this is me for the mercedes

All I need is the Mercedes G500 reveal, please let it be soon!

Im only really holding out for new parts in new colors. LEGO fans are just as capable as any pro LEGO designer of creating great technical solutions to mechanical functions. The one thing we cannot do is manufacture our own parts to the same ABS spec as LEGO (but European AFOLs and companies featured here have gotten quite good at making their own custom lego-compatible parts) I think the real value proposition (for serious hobbyists) that LEGO has with these new licensed sets is generating new parts in new colors and sometimes with branded stickers and prints. The existence of bricklink and bricks and pieces ordering means anyone can get what they need to mod these models to satisfaction

Those wheels and fenders are really something. Itd be cool to get some of those tires in black

Could have done better at the frond but Im a fan of the rear

A gearbox with floating gears would definitely cause an uproar

Tan would be nice too

If I were you, I would look into nico71's use of two differentials for a CVT. A single motor powers the whole driveline and the torque applied to the wheels affect the net gearing from motor to wheels pretty nicely: https://www.nico71.fr/trophy-truck-with-continuously-variable-transmission/

Hopefully sand blue and maybe some new fender parts

Honestly, I'm kinda hoping for more Olive green. That way LEGO can expand the number of parts available in that color

Very detailed and impressively most of the exterior is still technic

Very impressive indeed! Did you ever consider adding those small rubber axle connectors or pins/pegs to increase traction on the wheels?