[MOC] King Gulf Drag Bike project [WIP]

[darsedz]

Let me present my next project - King Gulf drag bike :)

(now on LDD phase, some solutions tested on bricks, parts on ordering phase)

Two version prepared with main difference on whole rear part of the design (gray rear - with simplify chain transmission path, orange rear - with chained transmission to rear wheel)

About 750 pcs + plus 100 (?) chain elements per model, temporary color scheme (need some stickers), approx. length about 65 cm...

some future PF functions possible (batery box and motors can be easly fitted into main frame)

real pics with a model on post #15 and my Brickshelf

Edited December 11, 2013 by darsedz

[drdesignz]

That's really cool. Too bad there aren't more options for that rear tire. I could use a good drag radial myself.

[Jonsson]

That is really awesome - looking forward to see it in the "flesh" - sorry plastic... ;)

[skriblez]

Nice work, looking forward to seeing it built :)

[darsedz]

That's really cool. Too bad there aren't more options for that rear tire. I could use a good drag radial myself.

I thougth to use one of thouse 94.3 x 38 mm, but real looks like a even bigger compared to front wheel...

Edited November 19, 2013 by darsedz

[Jim]

These bikes look awesome!! Very nice project you're working on.

[Lakop]

That's a great idea. I have it in my mind to build a "super bike', but I like your idea better. What rear tyre are you using? Would a unimog or power puller tyre be too big?

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[darsedz]

That's a great idea. I have it in my mind to build a "super bike', but I like your idea better. What rear tyre are you using? Would a unimog or power puller tyre be too big?

H

proposed rear tyre like here - 94.3 x 38 mm, similar diameter to front one

[Junpei]

Wow, I can't wait to see it in real life! I've actually never seen a drag bike, it looks a bit odd but I like it.

[Milan]

Looks like real one! Great.

[Rishab N]

Looks great!

[Technyk32231]

Very cool bikes! It's hard to notice, but the rear tire is actually slightly smaller in diameter than the front tire.

[darsedz]

Very cool bikes! It's hard to notice, but the rear tire is actually slightly smaller in diameter than the front tire.

Both tires has a similar diameter.

In comparision: two options: front 81 mm bike tire and front 92.4 mm bike tire... the bigger looks better, also a disc break (hexagonal plate) look more relistc...

For rear tyre ... maybe some custom sollutions for RC models it's a best options.

Edited November 20, 2013 by darsedz

[LegoMonkeyMan]

nice bike.

[darsedz]

bricks delivered so.... time to show King Gulf in the Lego brick implementation :)

Comparision with previous model BMW R100 custom

aprox 800 bricks, total length :)

[Junpei]

Wow, that looks awesome in real bricks! I don't think it is 800 studs long though...

[Gee]

This is super cool! Crying out for PF! It'd be a flier for sure with it's low weight.

[Seasider]

That's a cool drag bike

[darsedz]

This is super cool! Crying out for PF! It'd be a flier for sure with it's low weight.

Thanks for comments...

in case of PF - first atempt into implementing some PF (small motor + batery box and reciever inside rear frame... just to preserve whole design.

Motor placement requires little changes but not so radical.

tomorow I will check the whole weigth...

[Gee]

Looks pretty sweet to me. The battery box on the back will surely help with traction. Will a standard chain happily take the power of the motor? I assume yes?

[darsedz]

with a chain...I don't know... it need some "tests"

[Rishab N]

Looks even better as a physical model!

[Alien]

Stunning creation

[darsedz]

Thanks for comments...

I'm preparing now a one copy for owner of a real bike - Ian King (from King Racing) :)

[Alien]

I'm preparing now a one copy for owner of a real bike - Ian King (from King Racing) :)

OOOOO Nice.

What colours are you going to use?

Are you going do the decals also?