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:
- Dodge Charger ’69 – large model of a classic supercar, built as an experiment before the Lamborghini Reventon model. Full suspension, lights, sophisticated engine model, full interior and studfull bodywork. Estimated completion time: October.
- Leopard 2 A4 – large model of a German MBT. Suspended on torsion bars, driven by four PF XL motors, built with focus on mobility and speed. Estimated completion time: September.
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.
- Quadramaran – a floating multihulled boat built entirely with Lego pieces, powered and steered by the PF system. Intended for outdoor tests.
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.
- 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.
- Hagglunds BV206 – small model of an articulated tracked carrier, scaled to the size of the LEGO rubber tracks.
- K2 Black Panther – model of a South Korean main battle tank fitted with a sophisticated suspension system.
- Kenworth Road Train – model of a Kenworth T900 in a set-up of Australian road train, with 3 trailers. With remote controlled gearbox, lights, remotely detached trailers and perhaps trafficators.
- 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.
- Liebherr R944C Tunneling Excavator – small model of an unusual tunneling excavator, with few motors and lots of pneumatics controlling its sophisticated arm.
- 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.
- Monster Truck – with floating axles and Power Puller wheels.
- Pushback Tug – model of a vehicle used to tow airplanes. Built with focus on the torque, it is supposed to be able to tow some furniture around.
- 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.
- 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.
@NobodyBeatsSariel
It’s done. Pics taken, video underway.
I’m looking forward to your next model. Did that one go off the list because you won’t finish it or is it done and there is probally a vid soon?
@Boris
Exactly. I will build a turntable similar to the one I used in a tower crane.
I would suggest using the Hailfire Droid wheels as the turntable, but I assume that you have only 2, and they’re already in use?
@Sebastian
The airtank, of course. It’s made specifically to store compressed air. Anyway, keep in mind that Lego pneumatics can compress air to 4 psi and no more. And I don’t think vaseline is good for bricks, perhaps a sealing foil + a Scotch tape would work better.
Hello!
yesterday, while on the loo, did I begin to think about how to build a submarine entirely in lego…
The main issue is the water. But I’am going to solve that problem with plastic bags and vaseline
but then i started to think about the “submerge” systems. And I realize that I will need some place to store the compressed air…
Any suggestions?
@Sariel
OK
@manne
Then why don’t you just go to Brickshelf and search for trial trucks? There are dozens of them there, many shown in detail, and it’s probably the best place to search in, much better than anything I could provide.
@Sariel
Ok but still,so i get a start in trtr.
@manne
I’ve been trying to make a really good TrTr suspension for the last whole year. There is no point in making instructions, because there is no single type of suspension good for all sorts of obstacles, and besides you never really stop building in TrTr – you just keep improving. That’s the problem, there are no ultimate TrTr vehicles, and the truck that was good a year ago would stand no chance today.
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Can u build the front and back suspention of a trtr and make instructions, and put itin ideas? That woud realy help me and other folks out.
@crawlerdude
I think Enzo looks somewhat similiar to Reventon, but who knows, maybe next year?
you should make a ferrari enzo
@Sariel
i can imagine how a module with drive, steering, and live axle suspension would be difficult to even build, and much more difficult to make reliable. oh well
btw: i got the off roader, and how understand the drive/steering/independent suspension unit works. thanks for the pointers…
@icanhaslego
I dropped it for now. I focused on the Alvis instead.
did you drop the kerax project, or is it just being published?
@Haz
Doesn’t look so interesting to me.
Lots of impressive ideas on your list. I would like to see a lego version of the TROJAN ARMOURED VEHICLE ROYAL ENGINEERS (AVRE) part of the british armys invetory.
http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16548&d=1162733632
@jgarcia
Read FAQ.
do you sell or trade your creatrions
@manne
Not at the moment, I think.
Cant u build a http://www.sisua.net/gallery/d/2810-1/54_sivu.JPG trtr?
@sergio
It’s because I’ve been busy with some extra projects for job lately, and moreover my building projects are getting more and more complex. But rest assured, the Kenworth should be completed in about one week
I’d like to see that Prowler.
By the way, i haven’t seen not much models the last time, why?
Ok:)Right now im building a tucker sno-cat like this one http://www.sethwhite.org/images/mcmurdo/mcmurdo%20station/tucker%20sno%20cat.jpg.
@manne
Basically one: try not to get stuck in the snow
@Sariel
Ok but tell me a little abaut it. Any tips and tricks?
@manne
No, we’ve given that idea up because snowfalls are completely unpredictable here.
Do you organize snowtrials? If so, tell me a little abaut it cus am building very much snowcats. Have u built a snowtrial vehicle?
PLIZZZ finish the renualt kerax fast….. wanna see it
@Sariel
True.
@OlSom
I does look challenging, no doubt about it, I’m just afraid that a lot of people would mistake it for the 8264 set. You know, I still have to tell people that my Tow Truck has nothing to do with the 8285 set.
If you are looking for some new construction equipment to build, i’d really love a 6×6 articulated dump truck, like
http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/articulated-dump-truck-42116.jpg
That would be challenging enough to you to build (i guess) with full funcionality.
I hope you like the idea!
@manne
I’m happy with the one I’ve built.
cant u build a LMC snowcat like this http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/LMC-1200.jpg that woud be cool. Gear it down so it is realy strong and can handle hard train or how its spelled:) put some connectorpins in the holes in the treads so it gets more grip. Thanks
Great works,gratulations. For the parts you are lucky cause you have Allegro under your hands. Maybe you don’t want used parts but from my respect Allegro is a big treasure.
@Murcielago53
You’re right, they’re cheaper, approx. $120 for a brand new one both at Bricklink and eBay. But this is still more $ than just the wheels and the wishbones would take. And one more thing – I don’t like the idea of buying 1246 parts just to get the 20 parts I need. It may sound choosy of me, but it means 1226 needless parts cluttering up my workbench. And I don’t really have much space left to build (plus shipping the entire set in the original box would be several times more expensive).
@Sariel
wouldn’t a 8674 set work best? They are easier to come by so they must be cheaper and it is based of the 8458 set.
@Dornbi
Good for you, but at Bricklink it currently takes $125, and even more at eBay. This is more than the wishbones and wheels would take, and the set is really rare, making it hard to buy a second-hand one somewhere else.
Sariel, why don’t you buy a second hand 8458 set? That would get you the F1 wheels and the wishbones. I bought mine for less than the sum of your estimates.
can’t wait to see your crusader project! Whew you have a lot planned for 2009, i’m especially intrigued to see how the Koenigsegg project will turn out.
@Jozza
The same applies for the suspension idea.
Sorry, I’ve been away skiing for the last week, will do
Hi.
I wanted to know if it is possible to make a sheet on a compact steered suspension with shocks to put on a 4×4, in the idea section.
Tanks.
Could you please state the ECT of models in the “Currently Building” section, the suspense is killing me
@skinke5000
If it was in the “Currently building” and now it’s gone, it means it’s in the publication stage. Have patience
were is your tower crane???
@Dornbi
More like a fan of tracked vehicles in general, I think
Btw. Are you a fan of tanks? I see quite many on the list.
Wow, that’s quite an impressive list! I hope you will find time for all this soon