marshal_banana Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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 Quote
Darth Jar Jar Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 This is a big projetc and im sure it will be amazing also I always thought a sandcrawler would look good snoted out Quote
XimenaPaulina Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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. Quote
Blackknight112 Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Great project. im looking foward to the first pics. Quote
General Magma Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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 Quote
The_Customizer Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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! Quote
KingDom Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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? Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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? Quote
lightningtiger Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Good luck 'marshal_banana', I can't wait to see the progress shots ! May the brick be with you ! Quote
RileyC Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 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! Quote
The Legonater Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 This sounds incredible! I can't wait to see it! Quote
prateek Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 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. Quote
marshal_banana Posted January 13, 2011 Author Posted January 13, 2011 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 Quote
prateek Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Looks great so far! Just like the one in LSW 2, minus the moving platforms, etc... Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 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. Quote
RileyC Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 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? Quote
Ceroknight Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Humongous, detailed and overall spectacular, can't wait to see the finished crawler. Quote
Fallenangel Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 "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...) Quote
R5-N2 Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the pics, I can't wait to see it finished... Edited January 13, 2011 by R5-N2 Quote
cavegod Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 most impressive, lots of pictures required as i don't think i could do as good a job as you have done so far! Quote
fenris Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 wow, that looks awesomly detailed! more photos, i need more photos!!!! Quote
KimT Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 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 Quote
Stardusty Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Wow, huh, it, huh, looks, huh, great! I can't wait to se progress. Quote
Masked Builder Posted January 13, 2011 Posted January 13, 2011 Holy.... That's HUGE! Even with this little done it is absolutely amazing. Can't wait for the finished project. Quote
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