[TC27] Technic 49.5 x 20 Tire Vehicle Contest - Discussion Topic

[Ngoc Nguyen]

On 6/22/2024 at 6:39 AM, bruh said:

I mean, yeah, probably, but will a trailer on a backhoe look good?? I’m really curious now.

 

 

Edited June 23, 2024 by Ngoc Nguyen

[bruh]

Ok. Sorry for the doubt! I’ve personally NEVER seen that, so I was a bit skeptical. Plus, I was imagining an excavator with a trailer, forgot what a backhoe was lol

[Ngoc Nguyen]

This has nothing to do with my entry but I'm just raising it in case someone might wonder the same thing in the future. Can the model be driven by other kinds of wheels in addition to the required 49.5 tires? 

For example, this thing is technically driven by 49.5 tires too.

[howitzer]

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

This has nothing to do with my entry but I'm just raising it in case someone might wonder the same thing in the future. Can the model be driven by other kinds of wheels in addition to the required 49.5 tires? 

For example, this thing is technically driven by 49.5 tires too.

 

I think the answer to your question is quite clearly written in the first line of the rules:

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You can use extra wheels for decorative purposes (like a spare wheel on a Jeep which won't count towards the limit).

I don't think the rear wheels on a dragster are decorative only.

[Jim]

4 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

This has nothing to do with my entry but I'm just raising it in case someone might wonder the same thing in the future.

#askingforafriend

[Ngoc Nguyen]

On 6/22/2024 at 2:26 AM, Ngoc Nguyen said:

@Jim @Milan My backhoe uses 4 wheels while the rules allow 6 wheels maximum, so can I give my backhoe a 2-wheel trailer?

Since @Jim is back I wanna hear it from the boss himself 

[Jim]

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Since @Jim is back I wanna hear it from the boss himself 

On 6/21/2024 at 9:26 PM, Ngoc Nguyen said:

@Jim @Milan My backhoe uses 4 wheels while the rules allow 6 wheels maximum, so can I give my backhoe a 2-wheel trailer?

Yes, you can.

[2GodBDGlory]

Ach, I'm disappointed to notice that the rules require a minimum of four wheels! I had been thinking about building a truck-mounted forklift like this: https://www.hiab.com/en-us/products/truck-mounted-forklifts, but on rereading the rules, I see that a three-wheeled vehicle like this is explicitly banned. Oh well, there's plenty of other vehicles out there! Now I just need to pick one

[efgen86]

On 6/22/2024 at 10:11 PM, efgen86 said:

I wanted to clarify whether the wheels on the lift axle can be considered decorative (as in set 42128).

Perhaps my question was not noticed. I'm still interested in hearing the answer.

[Alex Ilea]

42 minutes ago, efgen86 said:

Perhaps my question was not noticed. I'm still interested in hearing the answer.

Probably is, it is bending the rules a little IMO.

[bruh]

11 hours ago, 2GodBDGlory said:

Ach, I'm disappointed to notice that the rules require a minimum of four wheels! I had been thinking about building a truck-mounted forklift like this: https://www.hiab.com/en-us/products/truck-mounted-forklifts, but on rereading the rules, I see that a three-wheeled vehicle like this is explicitly banned. Oh well, there's plenty of other vehicles out there! Now I just need to pick one

I actually thought about making a truck with one of those, but didn't for the same reason!

[deehtha]

Would using 2 wheels on the steering axle of a forklift like this: https://www.conger.com/product/toyota-3-wheel-electric-forklift/, be allowed?

[Paul B Technic]

50 minutes ago, deehtha said:

Would using 2 wheels on the steering axle of a forklift like this: https://www.conger.com/product/toyota-3-wheel-electric-forklift/, be allowed?

"Design a non-licensed/non-branded vehicle using at least four and a maximum of six 49.5 x 20 tires using these rims."
if you are using between 4 and 6 of these then to me it is okay.

 

[2GodBDGlory]

4 hours ago, deehtha said:

Would using 2 wheels on the steering axle of a forklift like this: https://www.conger.com/product/toyota-3-wheel-electric-forklift/, be allowed?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it would be! It might look fairly goofy to try that on the style of forklift I was originally thinking, but that one you linked would probably look fairly respectable with it! It's not as interesting of a design to me, though, but it does have me thinking about forklifts again. Maybe it wouldn't look so bad after all to do that on my original style model?

Edited July 3, 2024 by 2GodBDGlory

[efgen86]

I'm starting to think that my project looks very simple in terms of functionality. Can I change the purpose of the truck while working? For example, instead of a dump truck, I want to make a car crane or a tow truck.

[Jim]

12 minutes ago, efgen86 said:

I'm starting to think that my project looks very simple in terms of functionality. Can I change the purpose of the truck while working? For example, instead of a dump truck, I want to make a car crane or a tow truck.

You want to make a transformer....cool!!! 

Just kidding. Yeah, sure you can change your concept.

[Fluwoeb]

@Jim, would you be willing to open up the options for tires? Sorry to keep bothering you about your very straightforward rules, I am just asking for exceptions to those rules:) I have the required 49.5 x 20 tires so if not no problem, I was just curious because I have 43.2 x 22 H and other tires that I think might look better on the model I have in mind.

[Seasider]

@Fluwoeb But the competition is called the “49.5 x 20 Tyre competition” … it’s not called the “49.5 x 20 and 43.2 x 22 Tyre competition” !

it’s the most basic rule of the competition that @Jim is asking us to adhere to

[Jim]

11 hours ago, Fluwoeb said:

@Jim, would you be willing to open up the options for tires? Sorry to keep bothering you about your very straightforward rules, I am just asking for exceptions to those rules:) I have the required 49.5 x 20 tires so if not no problem, I was just curious because I have 43.2 x 22 H and other tires that I think might look better on the model I have in mind.

So, there is one main rule in the competition and you still decided to ask whether you can ignore that rule. You’re special

[Ngoc Nguyen]

I guess that kind of question really

TIRES

Jim out.

 

[Jim]

Badum tssss

[Fluwoeb]

I was just curious...  I guess I will re-"tire" from asking any more questions. 

Well, good luck to everyone in the contest. I have enjoyed the models I've seen so far!

[Jim]

[bruh]

guys, these puns are getting "wheely" ridiculous. hehe

[N1K0L4]

On 6/15/2024 at 4:03 PM, Jim said:

Entries need to be new (never posted anywhere previously).

Is sharing pictures of the model among my friends considered "posting"?

Also, are 3rd party motors (BuWizz motors) allowed? 

Edited July 12, 2024 by N1K0L4