BLUE BIRD All American first generation

[le60head]

Thank u!

[jeffjcc]

Tottally awesome. I love buses.

[le60head]

Thanks, jeffjcc!

I'd like to ask all of you, if know of any other lego r/c vehicles that are smaller than this one (7x30 studs), to please share a link in this topic.

I suspect that this is one of the possibly smallest LEGO Remote Controlled models. I'm really curious to see other ones.

[DLuders]

While the proportions are a little different, Lego911's recent "Octan Ultimate RC Drift Kombi [is an] iconic VW model of yesteryear; the Kombi ranks only after the VW Beetle and the most memorable and distinctive vehilce from the makers of the German 'People's Car....I knew it would take something a little extra to get credit. This is found under the model in the form of the Lego RC rollerskate [i.e., the bb396c01 "Electric, Motor RC with Steering Mechanism and Receiving Unit, Dark Bluish Gray Base"]. This component fits this model scale perfectly, and so here I present the Octan Racing Ultimate RC Drift Kombi Van.

"The model is styled to the theme of the original Type 2 Van, though I may need to work on the roof pillar spacing. You may also not the over-large windows and skylight, though these features are to assist in maintaining line-of-sight from the RC sender unit.

"My speed-crazy children now have a new favourite lego car, one which can drive itself into the kitchen cupboard, and off the kitchen table."

[AndroTech]

I'd like to ask all of you, if know of any other lego r/c vehicles that are smaller than this one (7x30 studs), to please share a link in this topic.

I suspect that this is one of the possibly smallest LEGO Remote Controlled models. I'm really curious to see other ones.

This one is pretty small.

[le60head]

That's an awesome model! Thanks for sharing!

I can't imagine where the motors are placed - its so small!

[DLuders]

Here is an 8-studs-wide Lego Power Functions truck (

and description on MOCpages): "One truck weighs 524 grams (1.15 lbs) and develops quite a speed. The cab is made to fall apart on impact to increase the hilarity factor....The driving motor is geared 1:1 and the steering motor is geared 6:1 with no return to center so it's quite difficult to drive the truck. I first used a clutch by Sariel but it was too weak so I had to switch to clutch gear."

[le60head]

Thanks for sharing, DLuders. I haven't seen that model so far. Looks great

I still claim i've developed one of the smallest working return-to-center steering system.

Would anyone prove me to be wrong? I'm really keen on finding out :)

[MetroiD]

Yarrr, can't wait to get my greasy paws on this yellow beaut! I've got a lot of payback to inflict on your 'Bird after what it did to my bikes last time it hit ( ) town...

But seriously, from the moment I heard you're doing this I knew it would end up becoming something brilliant so you've definitely delivered there... Even though I must admit my level of Technic prowess probably does not allow me to fully realize just how great all these functions you've crammed in are. But at least I know it'll make for great entertainment at our next event - and who knows, these crazy functionality-packed RC-controlled vehicles of yours might just end up becoming a bit of a local tradition! Hats off and please do keep it up :)

[le60head]

Thanks mate! Always glad to hear from you :)

I strongly hope i will continue doing my best at combining studded-looking technic rc models :)

[le60head]

Some update:

I've undertaken a remake of the same model. I think it should be a Mark-IV.

What I wanted to change is the steering system. This time I'll use the Power Functions Servo motor, which was not available when i built the model shown in this topic. The reason is that the rubberband steering solution does not always work in practice :)

The propulsion motor is either going to be the same, or a pf-medium.

Stay tuned!

Edited October 30, 2013 by le60head

[Junpei]

You can fit the servo motor in something that small?

[le60head]

Yup, just barely.

It is connected to the steering wheels via rack & pinion system. Nothing too fancy, but gets the job done.

[le60head]

A small update:

The bus finally has working headlights.

The servo motor works great with the steering. Much better than the previous system.

Hope i manage to finish it this weekend.

Edited November 7, 2013 by le60head