Pego Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Hello there Here's a Suzuki Samurai that I've built. Here's my inspiration: Functions: 4x4 drive by 1 L motor Steering by 1 servo Leaf spring live axles Simple interior with seats and steering wheel I'm quite happy with how it turned out and it is very fun to drive. Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Quote
Imanol BB Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 It is really amazing, looks fantastic, and the suspension is really nice and with very long travel. Quote
BusterHaus Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Haha, this little guy seems to be breaking the laws of gravity - it just refuses to tip over. It seems like you got the gear ratio just right, too. Enough speed on flats and torque to climb over anything. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 This is a very cool build especially when it comes to off road handling... Excellent! If I may be honest, I think the looks could be better...I know the Suzuki Samurai quite well and it doesn't really look like on...sorry...but if you don't agree with me, I just agree with you... Quote
9 fingers Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 The real Life rock crawler. Amazing work. I just love this litle technic cars with god Look and performans. Quote
Leonardo da Bricki Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 That is freakin' awesome! It cannot be stopped by anything! Quote
offroadcreations Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Another great crawler from you! Do you think you might make a LDD file? Quote
Pego Posted June 23, 2016 Author Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks everybody! Haha, this little guy seems to be breaking the laws of gravity - it just refuses to tip over. It seems like you got the gear ratio just right, too. Enough speed on flats and torque to climb over anything. Well, it's actually just leaning on other rocks when it looks like it should tip over, because it is only 13 studs wide (14 at the tires) it isn't as stable as it looks, and falling over isn't as impressive :). I like a challenge though. The gear ratio is 1/5, though if I could magically change it to whatever, I would make it a little slower yet. This is a very cool build especially when it comes to off road handling... Excellent! If I may be honest, I think the looks could be better...I know the Suzuki Samurai quite well and it doesn't really look like on...sorry...but if you don't agree with me, I just agree with you... Yes you may be honest, it is so rare around here to get real criticism. I agree that it isn't that great looking, but I didn't look that much on blueprints, instead on the toyish looking Samurai on the youtube channel Rc suzuki samurai. The thing that I'm happiest with is the front axle, using wheel hubs, but keeping good ground clearance and wheels straight upright. Also there is no chance to pop any CV joints. Another great crawler from you! Do you think you might make a LDD file? I'll be working on it! I can't promise a date though. I might be able to have my CJ5 built at the same time, and drive them in one video, would that be more interesting than just one 4x4? Quote
agrof Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Very cool, very good performance! Off-roaders for president! LDD file is welcoming any time, and a YES for the comparison video. Quote
Pego Posted June 23, 2016 Author Posted June 23, 2016 Here are some outtakes from the first video (it flips a lot) It might make you smile, it might make you cry Very cool, very good performance! Off-roaders for president! LDD file is welcoming any time, and a YES for the comparison video. Thanks! I got it built, now I have to find someone to drive it. A comparison video will come sooner or later. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Yes you may be honest, it is so rare around here to get real criticism. I agree that it isn't that great looking, but I didn't look that much on blueprints, instead on the toyish looking Samurai on the youtube channel Rc suzuki samurai. I agree... ...although I admit it is not easy to be critical when it is written, it lacks emotions at all. For me it is easier to give feedback face-to-face...! It is okay as it is, as you may know I always try to capture the shapes of a specific truck as good as possible... Anyways it really performs well! Even the flip video is cool. It is so light in weight and no diffs, it is virtually unstoppable...unless it tips... :laugh: Edited June 23, 2016 by 2LegoOrNot2Lego... Quote
MaxSupercars Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Nice small crawler... The Fails video is really funny. :) Max Quote
filsawgood Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) I like this 4x4 minimalism! Very cool! I was particularly pleased with the work of a spring suspension. Great job! Edited June 24, 2016 by filsawgood Quote
Zerobricks Posted June 24, 2016 Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Such a cute, yet accurate and well performing model! Brilliant use of "leaf springs" and nice use of two steering links to keep the front axle from sliding apart. Can you make a small LDD of the chassis? Edited June 24, 2016 by Zblj Quote
Lego2016Lego Posted June 25, 2016 Posted June 25, 2016 Can you take a pic of the front suspension? Quote
PunkTacoNYC Posted June 25, 2016 Posted June 25, 2016 Haha really nice, I actually really like the white rims. Also, did you have any issues with gear slippage in the axles? Quote
Pego Posted June 25, 2016 Author Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys! This should be an official Lego set! Maybe it should, but it can't, TLG doesn't produce minizip cables :) Haha really nice, I actually really like the white rims. Also, did you have any issues with gear slippage in the axles? Who wouldn't like the white rims? haha I've never had any problems with bevel gears in any models (except the Jeep, it destroyed one). ... well actually there was (with this one) one mysterious bang when I got a rear wheel stuck, but nothing broke, so I'm not sure what happened EDIT: Here's the LDD file for the chassis, I'll do the body later https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3uQRNR6UbBWMzB4YTVERnBUb0E/view?usp=sharing Edited June 25, 2016 by Pego Quote
Pego Posted June 26, 2016 Author Posted June 26, 2016 Okay, so I went by boat to a nearby island. It turned out to be an absolutely amazing rock crawling playground. I was there for 3 hours, and there's still much more to crawl there. As you watch the video, you can see the differences in the two trucks, the Jeep is wider, heavier and has much better center of gravity. But it also lacks in ground clearance and power to weight ratio (I think), even though it has two motors compared to the Suzukis single L motor. The Jeep is so much heavier combined with lower output from the battery box that it can actually stall itself on the rocks. The Samurai has much more suspension flex which makes it good on the rocks, but a little unpredictable on hill climbs. Torque twist is also apparent. The biggest diffence still has to be sand performance, in which the Jeep sinks and the Samurai just floats over it. The conclusion: The Jeep is for hill climbs, the Suzuki is for rock crawling and flat ground stuff. Suzuki Samurai and Jeep CJ5 by Pego's Legos, on Flickr' Suzuki Samurai and Jeep CJ5 by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai and Jeep CJ5 by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Suzuki Samurai and Jeep CJ5 by Pego's Legos, on Flickr Quote
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