Aleh Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Hello. Introduction. Let me introduce you my MOC. My dream is to build some great american truck in unimog tire scale. First think was to choose the concrete model. After searching I chose facelift International Lonestar truck. As I like many of us, builders, have a lack of free time, so when start building I know how the process will go on. Functions. I start with the gearbox. Designing own one is not my cup of tee so I took Charbel's 8th speed one. I make it 16th speed by adding simple second gearbox with upper/lower torgue. After that I add a modified also Charbel's (many thanks to him) shifter and remake it for a Servo motor. So you can shift all 8 speeds RC just in "up/low" mode. Second gearbox is driven by M-motor. Brakes: Truck already has pneumatic drum brakes in all 6 wheels. Building this I was inspired by Sheepo's Kenworth. Brums in hubs already done, but how it will work I do not know for now...Engine: Truck is driven by 4 XL motors, under the future bonnet the inline six-cylinder engine cituated, Connected to driven motors. Steering by M motor. Torgue lowered 6 times (1:3) + (1:2) reduction. Connected to the future steering wheel. Compressed air is mading by an L motor with two pumps. Dimensions: 31 stud wide, 99 studs long. at around 37 studs high. It will consist of ~5000 parts. 10 Unimog wheels. FInish time: Late 2017. And finally photo. As you can see big percent of chasis is complete. Edited January 29, 2017 by Aleh Quote
Aleh Posted January 29, 2017 Author Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, efferman said: BBcode, not html Thanks Quote
Leonardo da Bricki Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Wow. This is a massive truck you are building. I will watch your progress with great interest. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Okay that is something! You really took an amazing shaped truck and I'm really looking forward to see what you'll come up with... The chassis is going strong, but that is not what makes this truck stand-out. Obviously it is the shape of the hood and bumper. Looking at the bumper makes me wonder if this you already designed this or did you just install a quick build? Right now it doesn't look close to what is should be IMHO... Quote
Aleh Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Leonardo da Bricki said: Wow. This is a massive truck you are building. I will watch your progress with great interest. Thanks! I'll try to do all possible! 2 hours ago, 2LegoOrNot2Lego... said: Okay that is something! You really took an amazing shaped truck and I'm really looking forward to see what you'll come up with... The chassis is going strong, but that is not what makes this truck stand-out. Obviously it is the shape of the hood and bumper. Looking at the bumper makes me wonder if this you already designed this or did you just install a quick build? Right now it doesn't look close to what is should be IMHO... Hey! Nice to hear from you! Actually I spent an hour or two to build this bumper But I personally dislike it if to be honest and your words make me to rebuild it! It does not satisfied even me, the author But no other decision came to my mind yet... Quote
pyro690 Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Great looking truck in real life! I was kind of shocked Navistar actually built them, seemed more of a concept than a truck. I get to see one about once a week around here. I look forward to your progress! ( Last 2 trucks my Dad owned were Navistar's or International's as they are called, but he passed before these came out. His were 9400 and 9900ix.) The bumper seems off but keep working at it!! Quote
nerdsforprez Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Indeed....very nice start. Incredibly large project. You may even well exceed 5000 pieces. Chassis looks strong, but consider weight of what may easily exceed 5000, even if 6000 pieces Quote
Kmuffin Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 That chassis looks very neat and durable prepared to see the result Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Aleh said: Hey! Nice to hear from you! Actually I spent an hour or two to build this bumper But I personally dislike it if to be honest and your words make me to rebuild it! It does not satisfied even me, the author But no other decision came to my mind yet... You're most welcome and especially since this is an extraordinary truck I like to see the progress. Also cause it's on my to do list too... ;-) O sorry, I didn't realize you spend two hours... ...but I'm glad you're not happy with it either... Looking at the image of the real truck you included I see a wedged and curved front bumper. Hard to capture in Technic I think, would look great if you managed to do so anyways... I will stay tuned for sure...I'm very excited about this build!!! Quote
Toni-23 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 very nice! i think links of rear suspension should be on one level with suspension ball pease) Quote
Aleh Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Some minor update: Totally rebuild front bumper. Better than it was but not perfect yet. Make some drivetrain and cover it with panels, add beta fueltank and the ladder.. Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 The bumper sure has more curved and wedged shapes then v1...so keep on going! :-) I'm still very excited about you picking this really nice shaped truck...! Quote
Aleh Posted February 1, 2017 Author Posted February 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, 2LegoOrNot2Lego... said: The bumper sure has more curved and wedged shapes then v1...so keep on going! :-) I'm still very excited about you picking this really nice shaped truck...! Thanks, Ingmar! Very appreciate! Quote
Aleh Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone! Sщme minor updates! Today I got a parcel with some parts, so made some changes in the truck. 16 speed gearbox was tested succesfully! Wheel brakes are complete in the hubs. Still looking for decision how to connect them to the pump. Edited February 9, 2017 by Aleh Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 It is massive! Really love those pipes...! Quote
Aleh Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, 2LegoOrNot2Lego... said: It is massive! Really love those pipes...! Thanks! But important note! Making this truck in some places I'm inspired of Sheepo's Great Peterbuild. The idea of pipes exhaust and drum brakes was taking from there. But all I have is the youtube video only. I do not used any other people instructions except Charbel's gearbox in this truck. Thanks! Quote
2LegoOrNot2Lego... Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 That is cool, we are all inspired by someone else... It's a good thing to be inspired and a good thing to share who you're inspired by Really looking forward to the progress on your build! Quote
Jeroen Ottens Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 I like the ambition of this project. A lot of fun ahead of you Quote
Charbel Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 This looks massive. It's cool to see my gearbox in the MOC. I just made a better version that can handle high torque, which might be useful for your project Good luck ..! Quote
suffocation Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 This is one awesome project! Really looking forward to seeing more. I'm not too sure about the rear axle, though - are you sure the geometry is correct? The way the towball arms and the shock absorbers are mounted is going to severely restrict movement. Quote
Aleh Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 Charbel, I will see your new gearbox for sure later, thanks!suffocation, you are almost right! Both rear axles are too low if compare with the front one. But despite the movement is enought for such truck I'm planning to rebuild some rare parts. High suspencion range is no needed here. Thanks everybody for your interest to this truck! Very appreciate! This motivates to continue building is nothiong else! Quote
Dafgek81 Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 This is a stunning model, what parts did you use for the wide part of the exhaust stack? Quote
Aleh Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 47 minutes ago, Dafgek81 said: This is a stunning model, what parts did you use for the wide part of the exhaust stack? Thank you! I use 40 of http://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=60474#T=C for each side Quote
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