[MOC] Baja Trophy Truck "Black13"

[februar88]

Hello there!

This is my first MOC posted here and just second finished project ever. One year ago my wife presented me 42039 and it made me came back to LEGO. My nephews like to play with me. It was not a secret for my wife that it was a pleasure for me too, because LEGO had been my favorite hobby when I was a boy. Therefore, I came back from the dark ages and bought 42030, 42042, 42005, 42025, 42000 last year - yes, it's like drugs :)

Few words about this MOC. Since I've got second PF:L I wanted to make rather fast and well-shaped Baja truck.

In addition, it was very interesting for me to build in engines inside rear independent suspension to have the shortest transmission - 0 gears.

Moreover, yes, I know that most Baja trucks have rear live axles, but I wanted to make fully independent suspension. Also I found out that there are a lot of Baja trucks that have such kind of suspension.

I guess it is not the best execution of current idea, but maybe it will be some kind of inspiration for other community members.

Sorry for low-quality video:

more images: https://vk.com/album...61157_223876689

Thanks for attention.

Edited March 23, 2016 by februar88

[Lego2016Lego]

That is really COOL! And do you know trial trucks?

If you do click on the link under me.

Edited March 23, 2016 by Lego2016Lego

[Lego2016Lego]

And can you put the video on here? Because I cant get on YouTube, thanks!

Is it 4X4?

[JJ2]

Good baja truck and I like the way you built in the motors into the hubs.

To embed a video just make the text 14 like it should be and presto

[februar88]

Is it 4X4?

nope. only rwd

Good baja truck and I like the way you built in the motors into the hubs.

To embed a video just make the text 14 like it should be and presto

thanks

Edited March 23, 2016 by februar88

[Lox Lego]

NIce build man!! The use of the curved fenders at the front look awesome

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Like this a lot, especially the long suspension travel, wel done!!!

[februar88]

Like this a lot, especially the long suspension travel, wel done!!!

NIce build man!! The use of the curved fenders at the front look awesome

thanks. I really want this kind of suspension to be used by some great MOCer. I think it might be very interesting.

Edited March 28, 2016 by februar88

[frankvanderboom]

I am very sorry if I ask a very stupid question, but I really like your MOC and I would like to build something similar. I have just bought a second L motor today, just for the purpose. But, obviously, when you wire them both to the same batterybox, they turn the same direction, thus making the respective left and right wheels drive in a different direction.

How did you work around this?

[BusterHaus]

I am very sorry if I ask a very stupid question, but I really like your MOC and I would like to build something similar. I have just bought a second L motor today, just for the purpose. But, obviously, when you wire them both to the same batterybox, they turn the same direction, thus making the respective left and right wheels drive in a different direction.

How did you work around this?

You need a pole reverser switch to change the direction of one of the motors - http://shop.lego.com/en-US/LEGO-Power-Functions-Control-Switch-8869

You can also run the motors on two separate channels, but then you have to add a second IR receiver for the steering.

The third option is to place the motors on opposite sides of the differential.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Beautiful car with very low center of gravity!

Amazing work on the suspension!

[frankvanderboom]

You need a pole reverser switch to change the direction of one of the motors - http://shop.lego.com...rol-Switch-8869

You can also run the motors on two separate channels, but then you have to add a second IR receiver for the steering.

The third option is to place the motors on opposite sides of the differential.

Thanks a lot! I did not know that switch-brick yet. The second IR receiver for steering was also my thought, if really want a single motor to directly drive one wheel.

I have so much to learn about this new Lego.

[februar88]

I am very sorry if I ask a very stupid question, but I really like your MOC and I would like to build something similar. I have just bought a second L motor today, just for the purpose. But, obviously, when you wire them both to the same batterybox, they turn the same direction, thus making the respective left and right wheels drive in a different direction.

How did you work around this?

As you can see i've used 2 IR recievers and have mounted each L-motor on it's own channel. BusterHaus mentioned this way. I have only v1 recievers, so anyway i have to use 2 recievers for 2 L-motors.

LegoTrain12V thx.

[nerdsforprez]

I am very sorry if I ask a very stupid question, but I really like your MOC and I would like to build something similar. I have just bought a second L motor today, just for the purpose. But, obviously, when you wire them both to the same batterybox, they turn the same direction, thus making the respective left and right wheels drive in a different direction.

How did you work around this?

No need to apologize..... asking questions like this, veterans or novices alike, that is the purpose for forums such as this.

BTW..... @februar88 - great first post. I love it when people are new but post something that is outstanding. Ditto to what as been said...especially love the "punisher" sticker on the hood.....

[deehtha]

V1 receivers can handle 2 l motors. The performance is not the same as with v2 receivers, but I believe it should be comparable to 2 separate v1 receivers