This is a model I've been working on for a few months for the BuWizz gathering and now it's finally time to showcase it.

The rules required a 1:10 scale model built after a real vehicle with a working gearbox, steering wheel and fake engine powered by a maximum of 2 BuWizz motors.

I also managed to squeeze additional functions and features as following:

• 2x BuWizz drive motors
• 1x BuWizz 3.0 for control
• Working steering wheel actuated by a PU L motor
• 2 Speed motorized gearbox controlled by a PU m motor
• All Wheel Drive using planetary hubs
• Independent double wishbone suspension on all wheels with around 2 cm travel
• Working fake V12 coupled directly to the drive motors
• Detailed interiror with tilting rear seats to access the BuWizz
• Detailed exterior with opning doors, bonnet and tailgate
• Built out of around 2850 pieces
• 47 x 21 x 18 cm
• Weighs around 3 kg

 

As usual with my representations of the real vehicles, I first started with sourcing, editing and importing a 3D reference into LDD.

 

Here's how the digital model looks compared to the LEGO version:

And here's the LEGO version without the reference:

I hid the doors, bonnet and the tailgate in order to show the detailed interior:

The driveline is very compact and efficient. Two BuWizz drive motors are placed right behind the rear seats and power the 2 speed gearbox and an (oversized) V12 engine directly. As with the real vehcile, suspension system is independent at all 4 corners. Steering system is actuated by the steering rack directly and geared up. Gearbox is activated by a PU M motor via a linear clutch and a wave selector:

So that was the theory... After a few small fixes and corrections, this is how the finished model looks like in real life (oops, I lost my license plate):

Rear view showing the spare tyre, detailed lights, guardrails and exhausts:

Doors, bonnet and the tailgate can open up to reveal the massive V12 engine and front shock absorbers:

Interior features an adjustable and working steering wheel, 4 fully detailed seats, console and a transmission tunnel. Rear seats can be tilted individually to access the BuWizz 3.0 for charging;

Here's a view of the back with the opened tailgate. Thanks to the central motor placement, there's a lot of free space:

One of the design goals was to protect all the gears and drive axles from dirt and to keep the bottom as flat as possible. I think I did very well, it's smooter than the real vehicle in that regard:

And finally here's a video where among other details you can see how well it performed at the competiton:

If you want to have an even more detailed look, you can download the LDD file here:

https://bricksafe.com/files/Zblj/lamborgini-lm002/Lamborghini LM002.lxf

To summarize I'm really proud of this model. It looks, performs and just feels good and hits all the right spots. One thing's for sure, I'm keeping this one assembled, as I trully believe it's one of the best models I ever designed.

Edited September 12, 2024Sep 12 by Zerobricks

Super recognizable! Like the color scheme with the red interior like original LM002 had :)

That looks nice. Too bad the lxf file had too many unrecocknized parts in LDD. But i can a lot further in Stud.io. (But stul a lot of repairing had to been done.)

But in the final end a farely good render was made.

I have already posted a comment in your YT video, but as a form of my appreciation to your work, I also wanted to send it here:

"Great build Zerobricks, I really love the fact that each model you present has something different (for example this one has a unique link from steering rack to steering wheel, and other your MOC may have locking differential). The body remind me of old Technic builds - raw look, but hides a lot of used techniques. One thing that I think you could use, without too much modification, is a hood supporting rod (you could use just a simple 6L half-stud liftarm). I also love reinforced steering, hopefully it reduces wheel slack just a little bit (maybe adding an upside-down rack, like in Lego Audi 42160, could be a better solution). One question that I have in my mind, how is 8-tooth gear holding in high-gear? Have you managed to slip that gear during riding the model?"

I am not convincing you to reply to it here, just an additional note to point out - Great that you covered all the bottom - less dust, etc. get into drivetrain. ;)
 

14 hours ago, Aleh said:

Super recognizable! Like the color scheme with the red interior like original LM002 had :)

Thank you for the praise.

12 hours ago, JunkstyleGio said:

That looks nice. Too bad the lxf file had too many unrecocknized parts in LDD. But i can a lot further in Stud.io. (But stul a lot of repairing had to been done.)

But in the final end a farely good render was made.

What a cool render! Yeah you need to update LDD for all parts to be visible.

30 minutes ago, Krxlion said:

I have already posted a comment in your YT video, but as a form of my appreciation to your work, I also wanted to send it here:

"Great build Zerobricks, I really love the fact that each model you present has something different (for example this one has a unique link from steering rack to steering wheel, and other your MOC may have locking differential). The body remind me of old Technic builds - raw look, but hides a lot of used techniques. One thing that I think you could use, without too much modification, is a hood supporting rod (you could use just a simple 6L half-stud liftarm). I also love reinforced steering, hopefully it reduces wheel slack just a little bit (maybe adding an upside-down rack, like in Lego Audi 42160, could be a better solution). One question that I have in my mind, how is 8-tooth gear holding in high-gear? Have you managed to slip that gear during riding the model?"

I am not convincing you to reply to it here, just an additional note to point out - Great that you covered all the bottom - less dust, etc. get into drivetrain. ;)
 

Thanks for the kind praise.

Regarding steering, there was no space or a path to put another steering rack, since it would have to be inverted and it would hit the fake engine. Also no way to pass a steering axle through the 7x5 frames.

No issues for the 8 tooth gear, since it only has to carry a third of the motor torque and the wheels are geared 12,6x after it.

top tier model. Super high quality as usual from Zerobricks

Amazing! I would love to have instructions if possible because I would love to build it someday!

Wow, very nice! Looks great, and has fun performance! 

I'm really glad you managed to fit the full V12 in there! It really looks beefy, and honestly kind of classic now that mini engines are so normal

I had the pleasure of seeing this superb build in real life and I must say it's super impressive. Considering the weight, it is very fast, and also quite maneuverable. Well done!

Thank for all the positive comments. I was thinking of using the fake engine parts from the Kawasaki, but due to the nature of their design, I think they would cause more friction and wear than regular fake engine.

I could also make a red version which would remove the need for black fenders and such, but yellow 3x7 panels were cheaper and I also think yellow is more of a Lamborghini color.

Looking at your model, I can say that you also chose right tires (since LM002 had really fat tires). Driveline looks so simple, yet efficient. The only thing that I would change is bodywork color to white (if all those parts are available in white)

21 hours ago, 1gor said:

The only thing that I would change is bodywork color to white (if all those parts are available in white)

Should be easy.

I think the following colors should work:

- Yellow

- Red

- White

- Black

56 minutes ago, Zerobricks said:

Should be easy.

I think the following colors should work:

- Yellow

- Red

- White

- Black

Somehow I preffered white; probably because first Lambo (like because it has Chrysler engine) offroader that I saw was white Cheetah

Your approach with using the 3d model as a template/reference is so cool. way better than scoring draings with a ruler and converting dimensions or eyeballing it. Great work!