Posted January 8, 201114 yr Hi all. I started last year with my latest big project. My idea is to create a near minifig scale sandcrawler model with power functions and partial interior. I started with 3 official sandcrawlers 10144 (I got them on sale: 3 for the price of one :-). So I`ve had 4800 parts for the start, but I´m afraid it´s not enough. My goals: -IR controlled PF -steering and driving model powred by 4 xl-motors -opening (if possible PF controlled) front hatch -lights: front lights, cockpit, main hatch -accurate SNOT-hull -interior (front hatch) In the end it will be not as big as this wonderful model but over 35" long! At the moment about 30% of the hull is done. My work on this model is influented by a german builder. I saw his model last year at the LEGO fanwelt in Cologne. At the moment I am waiting for the PF stuff for the first driving and steering test. First pictures will follow next week. Cheers! MB
January 8, 201114 yr This is a big projetc and im sure it will be amazing also I always thought a sandcrawler would look good snoted out
January 8, 201114 yr Ooh sounds very interesting! We're certainly looking forward for this UCS Sandcrawler MOC of yours marshal_banana. Hope to see some WIP shots soon.
January 8, 201114 yr Sounds interesting. Looking forward to pics.. I have always wanted a UCS Sandcrawler myself, too, since I only have the pretty small set - I might have to give it a go after my currently planned projects. ~ General Magma
January 8, 201114 yr Sounds really cool! Are you going to include details as seen in Lego Star Wars (the game)? I think a minifig-scale would be pretty big, but with 3 Sandcrawlers, I think you have a good start! Can't wait for the first pictures!
January 8, 201114 yr This seems like a challenging MOC, looks like it'll take a while but I can't wait for some pics. Does anyone have a link to more pics of that other sandcrawler?
January 8, 201114 yr Given that this is exactly how I would do it, I am very excited about this project! I assume you'll put the PF motors for the treads inside the tread assemblies, since said assemblies are big enough to hide the motors. I think that simplifies the drive system a lot. Then just a simple rack for steering and linear actuators for the door?
January 8, 201114 yr Good luck 'marshal_banana', I can't wait to see the progress shots ! May the brick be with you !
January 8, 201114 yr Man this is gonna be sweet! I cant wait to see how this comes out and the SNOTing will look fantastic Following this will be very interesting good luck!
January 9, 201114 yr Sounds promising. If it's anywhere as good as the reference MOC, we've got ourselves a winner! Good luck, and I can't wait to see progress.
January 13, 201114 yr Author Hi folks. Thank's for your high interest in my project! It's a big one, and I am kind of afraid I expact slow progress but just wait and see! The next step is not so far. I'm still waiting for my bricklink orders for the powerfunctions and brown, darkbrown and darkorange bricks ;-) Brickdoctor: I assume you'll put the PF motors for the treads inside the tread assemblies, since said assemblies are big enough to hide the motors. Yes, I taught the same thing, that should work, if the motors are strong enough. As promised some WIP's
January 13, 201114 yr Looks great so far! Just like the one in LSW 2, minus the moving platforms, etc...
January 13, 201114 yr MegaBloks! I knew this would be big, but this is...big. How heavy do you estimate this will weigh? I guess since you don't need speed, the XL-motors should do fine. Otherwise I assume you'll be needing some more complex Technic and a bunch of screws. The other thing that really surprised me was the use of the 4-wide treads. I'd though the bigger ones would be needed to keep everything proportionate.
January 13, 201114 yr Oh my! This is really impressive! Im loving the detail because its really well made an its not too much which would make the MOC a greeble monster. It probably better that it will be heavy so the motors and pulling it super fast because its supposed to be slow. Will there be an interior to this beast?
January 13, 201114 yr Humongous, detailed and overall spectacular, can't wait to see the finished crawler.
January 13, 201114 yr "Look at the size of that thing!" I see you're off to a very great start marshal_banana! The size is impressive and looks to be roughly minifigure scale, and your usual attention to detail can be seen in what you've done so far. The paneling along the sides looks very nice. I look forward to seeing the weathering near the top later on. (I don't have any constructive criticism to offer at this point, but here are some reference pictures...)
January 13, 201114 yr Thanks for the pics, I can't wait to see it finished... Edited January 13, 201114 yr by R5-N2
January 13, 201114 yr most impressive, lots of pictures required as i don't think i could do as good a job as you have done so far!
January 13, 201114 yr Jeeeezuuuusz! That thing is going to be huge. Poor Jawas, they'll look even more like midgets next to this one Looking great so far marshal and thanks for sharing your WIP with us
January 13, 201114 yr Holy.... That's HUGE! Even with this little done it is absolutely amazing. Can't wait for the finished project.
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