Paul202

The problem with buggy motors is that they're so dang expensive.

Probably because it is so freaking awesome!

Awesome creation, really makes me wish I had some pneumatics.

That awesome, great job!

Hmmm, I bought one of these, mainly for the motors, and although it is a great model, I think I might sell it. The design and functionality is great, but piece wise there is too many red pieces for my liking. I will try selling, maybe on eBay.

That's pretty cool.

I started this project a couple of weeks ago, but unfortunately I lost interest in it and abandoned it. I thought I would upload these pictures incase anybody else needs help designing their own Ford GT in this scale. Pictures: http://s1174.beta.photobucket.com/user/paul30321/library/Lego%20Technic%20Ford%20GT%20WIP

If you are to buy it, don't buy from Bricklink from a foreign store. I did that with the Crawler set, thinking I was saving $50 off the orignal price of $200. However shipping tipped the total cost over what it would've been if I ordered from the US.

I look forward to the pictures.

:) Now you just need to build a helicopter to go along with it.

That's awesome. Amazing job you did, especially on the doors.

Woah. That's awesome.

Since I have to wait until I can get some pieces form Bricllink to work on my BTR-80, I have decided to build by favorite car, a Ford GT. I have been think gin about the design, and it will not be motorized. However, I am wondering if I should build it with suspension, and if I do what is the point? On a lego supercare the frame is usually very close to the wheels, to the point where if suspension is compressed more than a couple MM, the wheels will hit the frame. My question is mainly directed to Supercar builders, but anyone can answer it.

Hmmm do you have a video of it driving? If I have all the pieces then I would definitely consider purchasing instructions!

Congrats.

What type of lambo are you making? Also if anybody wants to get some white connectors off their hands, I will be glad to take them.

Well apparently for some stupid reason I had put a friction pin in between the wishbones, and removing it cleared the problem of friction right up. However I realized that when I push the suspension up, the U-Joint and attached axle push out utill the U-Joints form a straight line, and at his point the axle recedes as you push the suspension farther up. I think it is because unlike the common double-wishbone Independant pieces of the 8297, I am not using a CV joint, a joint that allows an axle to move into it 1.5 studs. I am using a universal joint p, which does not have this feature, and none of the pieces in my collection have this feature. I think some pieces were include with the new Supercar that allow you to do this, but unfortunately I don't own the new supercare. Short of buying new pieces off Bricklink what would be the best, if any, way to solve this problem.

In the process of designing a BTR-80, I have begun to make the rear axles. However, after further inspection of my distinct, I have realized that when the wishbones rise and the suspension compresses, the axle that holds the bevel gear in the differential reclines, and the bevel gear pops out. Furthermore, I think there is some friction on the axle, as there is resistance when I turn it. I think it may be possibly related to the way the suspension is set up, but I want to keep it like it is because the suspension is the same as on the real BTR-80. Pic: http://s1174.beta.photobucket.com/user/paul30321/media/Lego%20Technic%20BTR-80/c11a8b39b0eef0707a0356891ae6a36c.jpg.html BTW, I have replaced the shocks with some stiffer yellow ones, and that might affect something.

http://s1174.beta.photobucket.com/user/paul30321/media/Lego%20Technic%20BTR-80/c11a8b39b0eef0707a0356891ae6a36c.jpg.html This is my first prototype of the front axle. In the final version, the shocks will be replaced with hard yellow ones, but I need to order some from Bricklink. I am obviously using independent suspension, and I have tried to model it after the real thing. I decided not to have multiple forms of steering, as from my research I see no sign that the real life BTR-80 has multiple types of steering.

Actually, if you geared the L motor down 2:1, I think it would have the same torque as the XL Motor, but it would have more speed.

I recently started trying to builds again, after a hiatus of a couple years. I am going to attempt to build a BTR-80, a Russian 8x8 APC. However, my building skills are a little rusty, so I was wondering if anybody has any advice to give me before I started building. I have looked around on the web, but not that many people have built RC 8x8 vehicles, excluding tatras. I have bought and am halfway through Sariels new book, which I hope will provide some good tips. I want to make it full wheel drive on all 8 wheels, and I am going to be using the motors from the new 4x4 rock crawler set which I just purchased yesterday on Bricklink. I have used Sariels model scaler to figure our the dimensions, and I plan on using these wheels: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=41896c01&in=S However I need some help on designing things such as the chassis, suspension, gearing, frame, and bodywork. I was wondering if any body knew of some sources or had some useful advice on their own to help me.

Thank you DLuders, those look like they will work nicely.

I mean the main body pieces of the Visorak, as shown here: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=50905 IIRC, you add a couple pieces to the underside of this piece, and when you put the spinning circle thing on and use the ripcord, the circle thing goes pretty far.

Are you guys forgetting the Visorak spinners from the bionicle line a couple years ago? Those things flew pretty well.

Well unfortunately I am not designing the model using MLcad or LDD, but instead I am trying to build it in real life. I can make a fairly similar replica myself, but I was hoping that someone might have had a self made replacement that includes all of the pinholes.