MrNumbskull13

Hmm, it seems wear & tear is the main issue here. The gears should be ok if I brace them well enough, but the axles might be an issue... I'll see how it goes.

Not yet, but once I solder the wires and machine up a metal connector i will see how it goes, that was another thing I was worried about. Would some sort of lubricant help?

Aw man I reallyyyyyyy want these models now! I thought I would get the 41999 last year... so much for that but I really do hope to get the pickup and Volvo.

I recently aquired a third party 9V motor and I've decided to try and implement it into Lego for making RC vehicles. I have started this topic to document my progress so that even if it doesn't work out then I hope some of you can learn from my mistakes. The motor is currently running at about 7.75V and spins at either 18 or 20,000rpm (I can't remember which ) and also works with the powerfuncions Infrared system. Here is a video: There are some things I would like to know though: Have any of you ever tried anything like this before? If so, how did it go? Do you have any hints or advice? Do you know of any problems that might come up and/or how I can overcome them? I'll try to post regular progress and I hope you'll all find this as interesting as me and maybe learn something from it. Feel free to discuss anything realated too! [edit]: no bricks have or will be modified/cut. I want to be as purist as possible!

Wow that was fast. Looks great, I can't wait to see it perform!

I had never seen a tracked vehicle drift until now! It's wild and ugly. Great work!

ERMAHGERD! It's beauterful

Is anyone making Starscream?

It should be fine! I always wondered, why does the light turn on? @Johnny P

It's a very capable truck! perhaps the independent steering would be better with servo motors?

Speed/train remote...

I have no idea why lego servos are so expensive when you can buy an rc one for about £5?!

Omg this is prob ly my favourite car of his!

Great moc so far effe!

Sounds like a cool idea but some younger members don't have bank accounts and stuff so I think I'll stick to free contests and enjoy the awesome mocs people produce when money's on the line xD

Looks like 81.4s to me.

I think DeLorean as I'd love to see how it compares with the cuusoo version, if you don't make the DeLorean I will. xD

Using an L motor would give you much more torque meaning you don't have to gear down your motor as much meaning you can go faster! :)

Great models, I love that buggy!

Hmm do you guys think there will be a technic challenge this year? There wasn't last year. :(

Doesn't sheepo's landrover use a very similar amount of parts too? Zblj you sir, are a genius.

With buggy motors ;) (I reckon lego could make a lot of money if they brought back buggy motors... ;D)

Awesome MOC!!! Great performance and cool features. I haven't seen any crawlers in a while but I really like this one! P.s: your front left tire was on backwards during the video. ;)

It was quite fast & I could take some pictures of what's left of it, I'll post some links in a few mins. [edit] here is a view of the xl motor, the universal joint ran to a live axle http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/92293857@N05/11728930214/ And here is a view of the m motor, the steering was geared 8-24t. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/92293857@N05/11728536965/ I used the 56 x 26 tires, use them or a little bigger and try to keep your car under 500g and you should be able to gear the xl motor 24-8t.

Thanks! I'm gonna have a go at it.