Mahjqa's Batman "Tumbler" Features RC Control

[DLuders]

Mahjqa (a.k.a. Mahj) posted a Flickr photostream of his impressive Batman "Tumbler" made from Lego Technic elements. The car was featured on the "Batman Begins" movie. There are 7 additional photos of the MOC on his Brickshelf gallery. The Tumbler's front steering yoke is certainly distinctive, and it is very quick and nimble. Mahjqa wrote, "To those unaware; this is something I built myself. It's not available in stores, and there's no instructions available. Due to technical difficulties I'm going to have to rebuild this thing." If you view the end of the YouTube video, you'll know why:

"The Tumbler, with functional steering, driven with Power Functions. It's not entirely done yet, as I'm not really absolutely happy with some of the details. The panels in front of the windscreen are just weird, but they're weird in the original too. If you've got a better idea, let me know."

"Plenty of mechanics. From left to right: differential, two-speed gearbox, HUGE BATTERYBOX, steering system....I believe these tires match the look of the original quite well (they're from the 5571 Black Cat)":

"What I'm proudest of is the steering system; there's very few Lego tumblers with steering....It's not 100% movie accurate; detail had to be sacrificed to make the electronics fit inside":

[Sternford]

That steering is pretty cool. I remember someone posting something about a vehicle that had the wheels in a position similar to the tumbler that could possibly use that mechanism.