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  1. Zerobricks
    Well done! I really like the cab turning mechanism and all the nice details. And its big too!
  2. Zerobricks
    I see you totaly switched from beams to bricks... Massive amount of SNOT, I must say!
  3. Zerobricks
    Cute little car! Can you show us the chassis (as a picture),
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    Only bigger tyres left are power puller ones! And I have only 4 of them. Anyone noticed rear wheels are wider than front?
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    Progress update The chassis is more or less done, only thing missing are the rear outriggers: The drive has been upgraded to 4 XL motors and the axles have been renforced with additional 9L links: I also started working on big, LOUD boom It can extend over a meter tall: I used LOTS of radiator grills on top part of final stage in order to route the rope which moves the stage... I think its a clever idea So, thats the progress so far... To do list: - rear outriggers - autopump for outriggers - cabin (exterior and interior) - superstructure (all functions, frame, support, etc...) - final touches I am going to take a little break now, so my fingers can recover from the abuse...
  6. Zerobricks
    Have fun, and most of all be safe! Traveling is always an eye-opening experience, it changes perspective literaly and mentaly!
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    I think this is my best mini-scale axle so far... The springs are mounted directly on top and as close to the hubs, so the force is transmitted directly into the wheel with minimum axle bending: It uses a combination on new short 5L links, old mini hubs as steering arms and old, smaller hubs, which are replaced via this assembly: ====================> Steering is done via new(ish) suggestable connectors and old mini hubs used as 2L links. Differential can be driven on both sides, but the side with steering has to use a bewel 20 tooth gear, so It may not carry as much as torque... You can combine the axles in assembly the Arocs 42043 uses to make a very robust drive and steer system: Notice the red jump plates holding the steering racks in place. Download file here: LDD mini axle
  8. Zerobricks
    Small fast and cute! How do the axles hold up? Dont the hubs slip apart?
  9. Zerobricks
    As promised here's a much nicer, cleaner picture: Video coming soon...
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    So as soon as I heard about the new contest, I knew I wanted a different crane as the normal mobile ones... A quick google search for off road crane inspired me as soon as I saw this picture: More info here: http://www.ww.mainpu...ifting/6196.htm Yes, its an 8x8 off road crane with massive tyres, suspension and what-not. After fiddling in LDD and real life I came up with front suspension: As you can see, its inspired by 42043's rear axle assemby, but upgraded: - with all wheel drive - portal axles, - improved steering system - longer, harder shock absorbers - can carry A LOT of weight The steering system is my own idea (as far as i know), by using different handle and steering arms length I get different steering angles: Another thing I built are the outriggers. Because this is an off road truck, the outriggers need to be high enough not to bump into terrain, yet they have to lower enough to do their job. This is why they extend at an angle: The outriggers may look rather thin and weak, but the fact is the 13L beam and 13L rack are in a sandwich which cannot be seperated, so they can carry lot of weight, as long as you dont bend them sideways too much. Here is how the front suspension and outriggers look like together: And I already started working on the rear axle... You can see its simpler than front axle, it has more support, and its very solid. There are a total of 10 points holding the rear axle assembly: - 4x Springs - 4x Longitudal links with rubber bricks with limited longitudal movement (you need a bit of movement in order for axles to flex sideways) - 2x Panhard links which keep the axles from loosely moving sideways Also notice the drive axle on the left, thats for the fake motor drive. More info soon...
  11. Zerobricks
    That looks really great! More pictures and a video please!
  12. Zerobricks
    What about using a rotating wheel? Simply place brick with one end to a rounded brick and push the other end with a rotating wheel?
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    Coyote all the way! Also if you have V2 receivers, they might give you a bit of boost for drive motors. Here's the LDD file: bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/coyote-4x4x4/Coyote%204x4x4.lxf OR you could try upgrade fox's suspension to the one Coyote has...should give it a bit more travel
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    Almost forgot the picture of the underside: And view from top: Sorry for poor pictures, I will upload better ones when I have better lighting.
  15. Zerobricks
    While the model(s) are really great looking I think you need some RC motors! Those will allow you much higher speeds! Also why did you put front springs so far from steering arm center? In my expereinces that causes a lot of friction in suspension system.
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    I mean using double shocks, in front and rear of axle to even the load.
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    And here's the LDD version flexing over some v lego rocks: Sadly the pictures dont do it justice, the model looks really imposing in real life... About performance? Can you say Fox + more suspension range + higher ground clearance? More pictures and video coming soon.
  18. Zerobricks
    Very unique shape and color combo! And its so smooth, I sure like it!
  19. Zerobricks
    A good idea might be to duplicate rear springs in the back to prevent bending of rear axle assembly and you can add more weight.
  20. Zerobricks
    Just simply birlliant, and a great idea to use cloth to slide between bricks!
  21. Zerobricks
    These looks really great! I like how you can change their function in a few minutes, the fun never ends. Can we see the undersides?
  22. Zerobricks
    Use setup as it is for first axle, use 1 stud longer steering rims for secind axle and 2 stud longer steering arms for rear axle. Oh and your wheel are misplaced, they should be in non-moving parts of axle, not the steering rack part.
  23. Zerobricks
    Your steering point position is almost correct, but the links should be straight... The steering point and the point at which steering link is atatched should be placed in a way so that when a line is drawn through them it should pass the center of rear axle.
  24. Zerobricks
    What axles are we talking about? Solid, independent suspension? Also what kind of weight and steering system? Pivot point distances, steering angles, etc...
  25. Zerobricks
    So after building the jaguar 4x4x4 I got an idea to make a lighter, less part destructive version. The main idea behind it is to combine motor placlement of the fox 8x8x8 with doble wishbone suspension of the jaguar. This kind of setup enables the model to use only 2 gears/wheel and keeps the wheels always parallel relative to the body. Here are first preliminary pictures: Compared to the fox and jaguar, here are the improvements: - The servo motor is placed closer to the steering rack, therebye more-than-less removing steering flexibility - I am using two steering racks per axle for aditional steering system stiffness - Suspension is now almost horizontal and takes little room - Angle of the suspension travel is 30 degrees/wheel - Foxes's proven concept of the motor gearing eliminates the possibility of breaking gears/joints - I plan to use V2 receivers for that extra bit of juice - Shorter wheelbase allows for better steering radious and offroad performance - less likely to hang on an obstacle - Lower, more stable design - more room left for interrior UPDATE: Its been a while... But here are the new pictures and the video I improved model a bit, raising its ground clearance and removing some parts on the underbody, so its harder for it to get lodged As usual I also made an LDD file, which you can download here. And for rebrickable click here.
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