Future Projects
The future projects list has been divided into three categories that reflect the way I work: there is usually one main project at a time, and few more that are partially started and on which I focus when e.g. I need a break from the main one. Once the main project is finished, one of the partially started ones becomes the next main one.
Currently building:
- Tatra T815 6×6 Doublecab – model of a Tatra heavy-duty hauler designed for Truck Trial races. Full suspension, lights, V12 piston engine and a cabin built with the new Technic panels. Estimated completion time: March.
Partially started:
- Lamborghini Reventon – large model of a supercar, with 4×4 drive, full independent suspension, an illuminated engine block, lights and body made from panels.
- MAN M1001 – large model of a 4-axle heavy military truck. Full suspension, a fully remote-controlled cargo handling crane, and perhaps all-wheels drive.
In the queue:
- Bradley M2 – model of an Infantry Fighting Vehicle scaled to the new tread system. The goal is to test some advanced suspension system with front tread wheels driven, and to include more functionalities than in the usual tanks.
- Bugatti Type 35 – model of a legendary classic racing car, lightweigh Technic-style body, complex piston engine, full suspension, perhaps a remote-controlled gearbox.
- Caterpillar 385C Front Shovel Excavator – large model of a Caterpillar excavator. Power Functions + linear actuators, pneumatics used only to open/close the bucket, probably a subtractor in the drivetrain and a scissor lift mechanism under the cabin.
- Crawler Crane – designed to try truss constructions a little more, and to learn some weight balancing.
- F1 Car – large model of an F1 car based on the Ferrari 248.
- Ford GT40 – lightweight model of a supercar driven through a gearbox and designed for speed records. Probably fitted with 4 drive motors powered from 2 separate battery boxes.
- Hummer H1 – 14:1 scale model with a 4×4 drive & suspension system designed for Truck Trial races. Should be completed before the first race on April 10th.
- K2 Black Panther – model of a South Korean main battle tank fitted with a sophisticated suspension system.
- Koenigsegg CCR – large model of a supercar with body made of bricks.
- Liebherr LTM 1200 – model of a 5-axle Liebherr mobile crane in the typical scale. Probably with full suspension and linear actuators.
- Monster Truck – with floating axles and Power Puller wheels.
- PF Arm – an experimental PF-controlled arm, partially inspired by human elbow.
- Prowler – small remote-controlled probe moving on rubber treads, fitted with lights, live feed camera and simple manipulators. Somewhat related to my Moon Rover, but more reliable and compacted to a smaller size.
- Reach Stacker – medium size model, with linear actuators, lights, complex boom and probably up to 8 motors.
- Rosomak – a 14:1 scale model of the licensed Polish variant of Patria’s 8×8 Armored Modular Vehicle, fitted with full independent suspension, onboard camera and probably with remote controlled gearbox. Designed for Truck Trial races.
- Skidder – based on the Caterpillar 535C, a blend of Power Functions and pneumatics.
- Steiger Panther – large model of an articulated 4×4 tractor. Probably with a gearbox and floating axles.
- Tow Truck II – large rotator tow truck based on Peterbilt 379. 4 axles, full suspension, elevated, extended & rotated boom, lights, custom stickers.
- Trimaran – a floating multihulled boat built entirely with Lego pieces, powered and steered by the PF system. Intended for outdoor tests.
@NXTnut
No, I don’t think so. Not much interesting stuff in there.
Maybe you could try something from Irobot?
@Salih
Not just yet. I want to postpone it because I only have one month left until the first 2010 Truck Trial race (so I build Tatra), but also because I want to use a different photographic technique for the Lambo, and I need to buy a couple of things first.
Hi Paul
I am very curios about the Lamborghini Reventon and I just saw that you removed it from the “currently building” part. At least can you show a few pictures of it please?
@owen
I suggest you visit this: http://www.bricktrucktrial.com/
how so u win a trial truck race?
@NXTnut
I won’t.
If you ever make the Ripsaw, please make instructions.
how about a helicopter?
ok thanks ill try to make something cool with one. and cant wait to the Reventon @Sariel