[MOC] M.G. Bryan "PERCHERON" - TATRA T815-7 10x10

[Paliason]

Hi guys, I want to introduce you my latest model.

 

It is a technological equipment intended for shale gas extraction: PERCHERON

 

 

 

This unique solution, called ONE-ENGINE-TRUCK, is the result of the American-Czech cooperation of the following companies:

* M.G.BRYAN Equipment (USA) - Percheron superstructure

* TATRA TRUCKS (CZ) - chassis

* GARDNER DENVER (USA) - pump

* TALOSA (CZ) - auxiliary gearbox

 

The basis of the PERCHERON system is a TATRA T815-7 10×10 truck and a GD-2500 Quintiplex Well pump from the American company Gardner Denver. The 2500-horsepower pump blows a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into the well.

Behind the Tatra cabin is a 12-cylinder diesel engine, model 1163 from the German company MTU. It is used to drive the pump and the vehicle. Engine power is 5954 hp. However, this power only serves to drive the pump. Only about 700 horses are intended to drive the Tatra with some cylinders on the engine switched off.

The Czech company TALOSA designed a special additional gearbox for the transmission of torque for the drive of the mining equipment and also for the drive of the vehicle.

 

Shale gas extraction:

Shale gas is found in shale formations hidden hundreds of meters or units of miles underground. Due to the low permeability of the shale, the gas bearing cannot be pulled out in one borehole, as is the case with conventional gas pocket bearings.

Here, a mining technology called hydraulic fracturing /fracking/ is used. The drilling rig first drills a vertical well. A horizontal borehole is then drilled through the shale gas deposit. The shale gas layer is then broken with small charges.

Subsequently, a special device starts pumping a mixture of water, sand and chemicals into the well. The water expands and branches the cracks in the slate and the sand prevents the cracks from closing. Finally, a device for extracting the released gas enters.

 

Schematically represented well in comparison with conventional mining:

 

Good video with animation of how the mining process works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY34PQUiwOQ&feature=emb_logo

Lego model features:

- chassis 10x10: central axle, swivel axles, 9 differentials, wheel displacement on one side relative to the wheels on the other side

- turning eight wheels: first, second, fourth and fifth axle / second and fourth at a smaller angle / 1x PF-L Engine + 4x LA

- opening the door, opening the cover on the central control panel

- piston movement of a 12-cylinder engine

- PF-Led lighting: a total of 8 pairs (16 LEDs), with only the front and rear being permanently installed in the vehicle. LEDs in the light bar on the roof and on the lighting on the superstructure were mounted only temporarily to take pictures in the dark.

 

Dimensions:

- length: 100 cm

- height: 31 cm

- width: 24 cm

- weight: ~ 8 KG

My FLICKR album with photos is here.

Daily shots:

 

Suspension:

 

Steering:

 

 

Night shots:

 

[Kronos987]

This is really impressive! I had to back up my scrolling to find where the pics of the real one stopped!  Wry nice

[Sariel]

Looks absolutely stunning. Can it drive at 8 kg?

[JintaiZ]

Fantastic build. The details look absolutely perfect.

[Jurss]

Fantastic level of details.

I also like, that You made good intro.

[zoo]

I'm not that into scale modeling normaly but this thing is beautifully executed. Your attention to details is impressive.

[zux]

Looks great! And I like how realistic hubs are.

[Paliason]

Kronos987, Sariel, JintaiZ, Jurss, zoo, zux: Thank you guys!

 

10 hours ago, Sariel said:

Looks absolutely stunning. Can it drive at 8 kg?

Plastic lego and heavy weight are not good friends. It's just a big heavy beast.

I haven't made a video yet. I'll probably just make a simple few seconds of video of how it turns and goes over a bump.

That pile of gears has a lot of resistance. I knew from the beginning that it would be so. But i don't mind, i don't play with it anyway after completion, the construction process itself is my main source of entertainment.

[suffocation]

The level of detail is absolutely mind-blowing. Really well done!

[keymaker]

This is a true monster. Frame itself must be so strong to not to bend under weight of the vehicle.

[howitzer]

Wow, really gorgeous build, I love the details like the use of chainlinks in the wheel covers.

Any chance to get a look on the inside?

[Gray Gear]

Wow, what a massive Vehicle! I really hate fracking, but the machinery used surely is impessive! 

I also would like to see a video of this in motion.

One thing I dislike is the some of the details. Dont get me wrong, I love the overall detailing, it looks great! But some things, like the front stairs for example, look like they'll fall off just by looking at them. Isn't this very impractical to have such delicate detailing on a moving Model?

[ScT]

I kept scrolling down, waiting for the lego model to appear... They were the lego model. Wow.
Great job on the detail level there!

[Paliason]

suffocation, keymaker, howitzer, Gray Gear, ScT:  Thank you guys!

 

1 hour ago, keymaker said:

This is a true monster. Frame itself must be so strong to not to bend under weight of the vehicle.

Yes, there is a lot of reinforcement. Even from inside the cab, above the engine, to the front of the hydraulic oil tank is built-in reinforcement with long technic bricks.

 

1 hour ago, howitzer said:

Wow, really gorgeous build, I love the details like the use of chainlinks in the wheel covers.

Any chance to get a look on the inside?

I took several photos during the construction. I can publish them here, I just need some time to look at them and pick up some interesting ones.

 

1 hour ago, Gray Gear said:

Wow, what a massive Vehicle! I really hate fracking, but the machinery used surely is impessive! 

I also would like to see a video of this in motion.

One thing I dislike is the some of the details. Dont get me wrong, I love the overall detailing, it looks great! But some things, like the front stairs for example, look like they'll fall off just by looking at them. Isn't this very impractical to have such delicate detailing on a moving Model?

Those foot-step are unstable, like you write. they will fall away first.

 But I had no idea, how to make them better to hold well and look elegant at the same time. When I come up with a better solution, or anyone else, it won't be a problem to replace it.

[MangaNOID]

“If you can’t get there, there is no point in going” 

I’m glad, as part of the human race, that humans never thought like this, or we would still be stuck cave dwelling 

great model, looks amazing!!

[1gor]

Very detailed MOC only if LEGO would make such tires...

[Aleh]

Looks absolutely mindblowing! But I don't understand what function are motorized except steering? Can it drive? Or the model is manual mostly?
BTW this is the most number of differentials I have ever seen :)

[jam8280]

One word: Spectacular!

Impressive write-up, too. Fracking is rightly controversial, but the technology is indisputably cool.

[Shiva]

Agree with the above :)

[Newest_Tech320]

awesome

[romulan]

Fantastic shots and an even more fantastic build!!

[SATSOK]

Awesome moc !!!

 

[Paperinik77pk]

It seems real - it is a fantastic scale model of the prototype - astonishing creation of a wonderful vehicle!

[DRAKE207]

Fantastic!

[WvG_853]

I’m in awe! Not only an excellent MOC, but also great pictures that create the illusion we are dealing with the real thing. Truly impressive!