TheHammer Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 This monster would earn the word massive a hundred times more than that tiny mining truck! I hope the boom is sturdy, all these panels look promising. Maybe you can make a third section? Your LAs seem to be the biggest ever made. Using turntables for the joints is a good idea. Do they work well or do they need a little more engineering? Keep up this great work! BTW: That thing should have an own thread! I won't take over this thread, but just to answer a few questions. i will start a new thread soon i am working on finishing the main truck body first. Yes it is a crane. Boom is very sturdy after some interesting engineering, it already has a third section i just didn't have it extended because i did not have enough counter weight, go figure... i have plans to make a fourth but i want to finish the truck first. Turntables work well for the most part still need some additional engineering. Ok no more for now unless on another thread. -The Hammer Quote
TheHammer Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 -ED- So have been testing out a similar design, but i am running into issues of gears popping too much, there is just to much toque near the joints to run over any objects. Have you guys run into similar? -The Hammer Quote
efferman Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 why not mount the motor between the tires? it would not need any weak gears on pivot points Quote
Zerobricks Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 why not mount the motor between the tires? it would not need any weak gears on pivot points Yeah, great idea! Quote
TheHammer Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Yeah i have thought about that, and am still thinking about it. But i would like to be able to drive the wheels from the main body of the vehicle, so i am still working on the problem. -The Hammer Quote
allanp Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I had thought about that too, but decided the added complexity of having the wheels driven from the main body more appealing. Having said that, if that turns out to be implausible due to the massive weight of the vehicle, then having motors in the axles would provide better performance and more realism too. Quote
Nazgarot Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Sorry to bump this thread, but I came upon this site, and started wondering if anyone has gotten any further on this... -ED- Quote
tripletschiee Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Did anybody try, if these two parts could be an option for the suspension and oszillation? I think it would get a pretty stable, strong connection, that would fullfill all needs. Regards, Gerhard Quote
jacobkristensen Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Sure they are sturdy, I for once bye accident, placed my foot and thus half of my body weight, one the 8110 main body. And the joint simply snapped off and nothing was damaged:sweet: - But highly recommend not to test it:blush: But my main point is the cost of those elements, this piece http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=92911 cost on avg. USD2.61 a pcs. While the other element, is at USD4,29 a pcs(http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=92910). And good night everybody Quote
DLuders Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 @ jacobkristensen: I would buy them from Lego Direct. Here's what I paid for them: New C-shaped pivot frame (Lego Part Number 4610379; Bricklink 92910) = $2.25 ea. (half of the Bricklink average cost) New cup to fit on above pivot (Lego 4610380; Bricklink 92911) = $1.02 ea. (half of the Bricklink average cost) Quote
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