RC trophy truck

[Zerobricks]

this is a little project I was playing with. The goal was to creat the smallest and lightest RC powered buggy with longf travel suspesnion and unleash it on some offroad terrain. Here is the result:

It uses very long travel suspesnion in front and back:

The suspension is very soft for maximum ride quality and to keep the truck's speed when going over uneven terrain.

Because its only Rear wheel drive with a differential, its not capable as a trial truck, but it sure is fast!

Video:

[allanp]

Impressive performence right there!

[DLuders]

It can do "donuts" real well! Are you planning on making LDD building instructions for it sometime?

[grohl]

It performs really well.

[Nazgarot]

Hi,

That's really a nice truck!

What motors are you using, and how is your return to center steering made?

-ED-

[Zerobricks]

I use RC motors, and the steering is done via RC unit.

Thanks!

[garson]

why not use larger wheels? that way you can get alot more speed for the same rpm

[le60head]

This model is great! I like it very much.

I'm eager to try and build a car using the RC Module myself. I recently got it second-hand, but there's an issue with the range.

Keep up your great models, Zblj!

[Zerobricks]

This model is great! I like it very much.

I'm eager to try and build a car using the RC Module myself. I recently got it second-hand, but there's an issue with the range.

Keep up your great models, Zblj!

Same thing by my module...

I could use bigger wheels, but than the bodywork has to be higher and there is more stress on driveline.

I am planning to make LDD instructions in few days.

[le60head]

Off topic:

Did you have problems with the range of the RC unit as well?

[Zerobricks]

Off topic:

Did you have problems with the range of the RC unit as well?

Yes, it starts to jerk at longer range.

[le60head]

Too bad :/

What do u mean by longer range? 2 meters?

Did you find a way to fix that?

I personally intend to get it to RC hobby models repair service.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Outstanding technic car!

Very compact design and fantastic suspensions ...in the video the car run very fast, I was afraid for the near water but you have driven well this beautiful MOC!

[Jurgen Krooshoop]

It surely drives well.

[Zerobricks]

As promised LDD file:

Download here

www.brickshelf.com/gallery/zblj/RCTrophyTruck/trophy.lxf

Why dont URL's work???

There are some pieces in rear suspension missing like CV joints and hubs, but all other stuff is there.

Edited November 26, 2011 by Zblj

[DLuders]

I want to build Zblj's Lego RC Trophy Truck soon, so I prepared this PDF Parts List that can be downloaded via MegaUpload SkyDrive. Thanks, Jernej, for your LDD .lxf model file!

Edited February 5, 2012 by DLuders