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The U joints are for FWD, they are not needed, but I did not want axles going above the floor. Interesting, some people dislike it, others say it looks good. I can't change much, because there is the battery box, LEDs motor, switching mechanism and lifting mechanism packed under there. But I will try better next time!

As soon as we manage to get it!

I completed the car in LDD today: LXF file for the car can be downloaded here: https://bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/tc18/TC18 Muscle car.lxf Remember, you need 2 wave selectors and the new extension ring (not present in LDD) Have fun at building/modding, etc!

The model is now more or less finished: Headlights are functional: Engine bay can be opened to reveal the two V10 engines: Spolier in the back can be raised: A view with everything opened up: And the most important photo with any technic model: I plan to take better outdoor photos tomorrow along with a video. Stay tuned for more info.

Thanks to a Chinese fan by a name of Kyon, the instructions for the Tiger 4x4 are now also available in Stud.io https://bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/tiger-4x4x4/Tiger 4x4x4(1)_Copy.io

Thanks to a Chinese fan by a name of Kyon, the instructions for the Tiger 6x6 are now available in PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iub0olYMmVF50ZHELJHo5OIqw_8YRZri/view And in Stud.io: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-L5n1L8Pgr0weH3Z03Y4rko9qeQD0_w/view

For those interested, the LXF file is now available, have fun: Link

Agreed, motorbikes are an awesome idea!

Brilliant mechanism and clucth for the RWD.

Looking great! Will the engine be in front or rear?

I could use shorter panels and extend the roof to make it longer, but than I would lose the ability of the foldable roof. I can't installed additional doors due to the issues with structural stability. I did a quick sketch of the extended roof in LDD and....I don't like it... I loose foldable roof and therefore access to gearbox and steering wheel.

Looking very futuristic indeed! is there a way to place the engine lower?

Yes, you could easily fit two motors in place of the gearbox to drive and steer and use a BuWizz for maximum power. Thanks. I was also very surprised how smooth and fast the whole model came together. I think I could easily replicate Porsche and Chiron's functionality at a much smaller scale. Since bodywork uses very standard pieces, it should be possible to build it in yellow, red, black, orange, blue, azure and even dark blue with slight changes. The round 2x2 cylinder between the seats changes the gears, just like 42110.

So here is how the build went on. First I made a BOM of all the parts and prepared them: I started the build with the rear live axle: The rear axle is actually facing backwards in order to leave more room for the gearbox: I left the rear axle as it is and started building the 4-speed gearbox: Rear axle and gearbox are mated together: I turned attention to the front independent suspension next: The front axle is now complete: Next to build was the engine block assembly: The dark grey cylinder is used to switch between gears: The three modules are ready to be mated together into the chassis: One successful triple marriage later...: V8 engine, seats and steering wheel are added. The front is starting to take final shape : Doors are installed and the gearbox is covered up: The hood and foldable roof are pre-built: And so the muscle car is completed: It sure has a large behind: View with the roof closed: View of the car with everything open: Engine bay is detailed with various bits: And finally the underside photo: So... this is it. It has more or less all functionality of a typical large-scale Lego supercar, but in a much smaller form factor. Total piece count is around 920, with the weight ending up at 600 grams. I'm very please both with the functionality and the aesthetics of the completed model. I will make a detailed video presentation of the finished muscle car and its functions in the following few days.

Hi Jim Please check this ideo:

Thanks. There's a gearbox behind seats.

I wanted to make a small scale supercar model in the same scale as the Corvette. The TC18 was a perfect excuse to make a model with the following functions: 4 speed gearbox full working suspension a fake V8 engine working steering wheel openable doors Here is what I managed to create in LDD, inspired by the set 42111. I wanted to style the car like a 70's muscle car, so the fenders are brick-built to get the sharp lines needed. The final car is 40 studs long and 15 studs wide (excluding the mirrors). All of the described functions are implemented, the car is currently made out of around 900 pieces. I will post the WIP pics of the real build as soon as I start it.

So I started to build the final version of the model IRL. It feels like building a Lego set. First, in lime green is the secondary gearbox, which switches between 1:1 and 1:2,77 gear ratios: Joining in blue is the main 4 speed gearbox: Adding on is a third gearbox in yellow - N/D/R selector: Built mostly out of panels and beams are the floor halves: Some additional work on on the rear module: Rear suspension is installed along with the two central differentials: Front module is prepared for installation of the gearbox: Gearbox is installed into the front module, the double V10 engines are also added: Both modules are now ready to be mated. This is quite a difficult process, as there are a lot of axles which have to be properly aligned: Successful marriage: And now the rolling chassis is complete:

Good observation. Defender had one in black.

Was just about to reply the same. I see we are getting the gearbox extension thing in bluish grey and not just yellow. I do hope the ball joint is returning for the rear axle suspension. Indeed, the ball joint has returned, look at the round thing on the blueprint:

Sounds like a fun competition! I will try to cram suspension and a gearbox into my entry.

You could use one central diff for left and right side drive with the worms and 20 tooth gear linking them.

I made a quick motorization video, the model is a lot of fun to drive on the lake.

Great idea! What about not using diffs at all?